rugguy
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« on: May 08, 2014, 09:46:37 AM » |
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I have been all over trying to determine the proper tire pressure for my Avons. The Avon recommended pressure from their online specs differs from what my tire shop put in and differs from what I have read elsewhere. I finally called their Tech Support Line (1-800-624-7470 x5) and asked Shawn. Here are the tire pressures he recommended for my 2000 I/S, my specific tires and blend of solo/two-up riding.
Front AV71 42psi
Rear AV 72 45psi
Just thought I'd share.
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BobB
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« Reply #1 on: May 08, 2014, 10:48:56 AM » |
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That is very close to the pressures that eventuality migrated to after riding on Cobras for years.
Cold settings; 41 psi front and 44 psi rear.
I have a TPMS on the bike and after running a while the pressures can rise to 44-46 front and 50-52 rear.
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sandy
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« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2014, 04:31:38 PM » |
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I find 42F and 46R to be what I like.
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Bighead
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« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2014, 04:33:55 PM » |
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I run 42f and 44r.
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Earl in Pensacola
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« Reply #4 on: May 09, 2014, 05:58:44 AM » |
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I've been using Avons since the Venoms came out and I also was told by Avon Rep to run stonecold 42 F&B to help prevent front and rear tire "cupping". However, I didn't like the "harder" ride ('97 Tourer), so I've settled in on 38F & 40R, which has prevented 95% of frt. & rear tire cupping!! The REAL benefit has been that I always get 20K miles or more on rear and 28 to 30K on the front. Presently, my rear tire has 20K and is still good for a couple more, the front is at 23K and also still good-to-go. I do not "run them bald".
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« Reply #5 on: May 09, 2014, 06:24:53 AM » |
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« Reply #6 on: May 09, 2014, 07:11:41 AM » |
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I've been using Avons since the Venoms came out and I also was told by Avon Rep to run stonecold 42 F&B to help prevent front and rear tire "cupping". However, I didn't like the "harder" ride ('97 Tourer), so I've settled in on 38F & 40R, which has prevented 95% of frt. & rear tire cupping!! The REAL benefit has been that I always get 20K miles or more on rear and 28 to 30K on the front. Presently, my rear tire has 20K and is still good for a couple more, the front is at 23K and also still good-to-go. I do not "run them bald".
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« Reply #7 on: May 09, 2014, 09:02:21 AM » |
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I don't even get half that on the rears. 7k if I am lucky and I run mine at 45 both front and rear. You must have way better road surfaces where you are from. Winter tire chain use really roughens up the road surface even on the I-5 here.
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« Reply #8 on: May 09, 2014, 03:39:09 PM » |
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I've been using Avons since the Venoms came out and I also was told by Avon Rep to run stonecold 42 F&B to help prevent front and rear tire "cupping". However, I didn't like the "harder" ride ('97 Tourer), so I've settled in on 38F & 40R, which has prevented 95% of frt. & rear tire cupping!! The REAL benefit has been that I always get 20K miles or more on rear and 28 to 30K on the front. Presently, my rear tire has 20K and is still good for a couple more, the front is at 23K and also still good-to-go. I do not "run them bald".
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« Reply #9 on: May 09, 2014, 07:18:13 PM » |
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Mileage increase--I actually DO get that many miles on my tires. I'm pretty sure that the two biggest contributing factors are that the Phat lady has been REALLY good to me for the last 278K and I don't want to kill her by trying to "out-run" everything on the road any more. (My right wrist also seems to have gotten a lot stiffer over the years!) #2--I've become very much aware of how much those tires and the related labor costs, so I also try to go alot easier on the "breaking".
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« Reply #10 on: May 09, 2014, 09:11:54 PM » |
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My last rear Cobra got 26,970 miles and it still had a bit left. 46 PSI all the time and no cupping. I've been using Avons since the Venoms came out and I also was told by Avon Rep to run stonecold 42 F&B to help prevent front and rear tire "cupping". However, I didn't like the "harder" ride ('97 Tourer), so I've settled in on 38F & 40R, which has prevented 95% of frt. & rear tire cupping!! The REAL benefit has been that I always get 20K miles or more on rear and 28 to 30K on the front. Presently, my rear tire has 20K and is still good for a couple more, the front is at 23K and also still good-to-go. I do not "run them bald".
Wow...... +1 Trailer miles do not count..... I'm going to have to raise the BS flag. You must have forgot to log a tire change or read the odo incorrectly. |
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« Reply #11 on: May 10, 2014, 10:07:21 AM » |
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Yesterday I put Ride-On in my new Avons and aired both up to 45 psi.
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« Reply #12 on: May 10, 2014, 10:15:43 AM » |
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Last set of Avon's I ran 38F and 40R and got 19,500 miles with some tread left. I don't run very hard. Recent trip to Key West I averaged 38 MPG in 2900 miles running 65 on the interstate and the speed limit on the two lanes. The GPS did record 82 MPH at one point.
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« Reply #13 on: May 10, 2014, 08:10:49 PM » |
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cobra avon for me and about 40 on front 44 on back. last 2 tire changes (always change front and back together with front having more tread) about 15k and 14k miles with rear down to wear bars. may have had another 1-2 k but I like new tires. seems about right. 30 k on avons must have had 10k on trailer.  |
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« Reply #14 on: May 11, 2014, 05:28:47 PM » |
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The most I have ever gotten out of a rear is about 9 k and it was worn out. But having said that I put a set on my IS last year before I went to California and back clocked about 8k on that trip and the tires do still look almost new. I guess maybe all those straight hiway miles did help a bunch. I can only hope that they make another 8k as I am headed to Canada in about 5 weeks  we shall see  |
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« Reply #15 on: May 12, 2014, 05:51:42 AM » |
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I've been using Avons since the Venoms came out and I also was told by Avon Rep to run stonecold 42 F&B to help prevent front and rear tire "cupping". However, I didn't like the "harder" ride ('97 Tourer), so I've settled in on 38F & 40R, which has prevented 95% of frt. & rear tire cupping!! The REAL benefit has been that I always get 20K miles or more on rear and 28 to 30K on the front. Presently, my rear tire has 20K and is still good for a couple more, the front is at 23K and also still good-to-go. I do not "run them bald".
I get good mileage and ride comfort from lower psi. I have become an easy rider as I get older I guess. I switched to bias ply tires some time ago. That helps with the ride comfort also, and they cup less. 10K to 20K on tire wear most changes. Hoser |
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« Reply #16 on: May 12, 2014, 04:46:00 PM » |
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On my I/S, I prefer 38 psi front and if I bump it up to 40 or 41, it is too harsh/jolting thru handlebars of a ride on front suspension. Am sure progressive front shocks would help since I think the front suspension is too mushy for me. As far as rear suspension, since am heavier and if riding 2-up about 500lbs. total for 2 people, I prefer 45-46 psi and stock OEM rear shocks set at 4 of 5 for pretty firm ride.
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