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HotRod
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2001 I/S First one was a 1999 I/S

Henderson, NV
« on: October 09, 2009, 05:16:16 PM »
I always forget how much air to put in my tires,duh! Should I just go by what the tire says or what? I will be solo tomorrow for a 450 mile ride.
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Dave Weaver
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« Reply #1 on: October 09, 2009, 05:18:28 PM »
HotRod,
  Let us know what tires you are running.
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HotRod
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2001 I/S First one was a 1999 I/S

Henderson, NV
« Reply #2 on: October 09, 2009, 05:31:23 PM »
Quote from: Dave Weaver on October 09, 2009, 05:18:28 PM
HotRod,
  Let us know what tires you are running.
Metzlers,rear 180/70r 16, and the front is Metzler 150/80r 17
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R J
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« Reply #3 on: October 09, 2009, 05:31:43 PM »
I would say 45# front.

Rear:

Car tire  36#
Bike Tire  45 - 50#.
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sheets
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Jct Rte 299 & 96, Calif.
« Reply #4 on: October 09, 2009, 05:37:43 PM »
I always run 40 front - 42 rear, solo, regardless of the brand.  Two-up; 45 rear.  Ymmv,
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John Schmidt
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a/k/a Stuffy. '99 I/S Valk Roadsmith Trike

De Pere, WI (Green Bay)
« Reply #5 on: October 09, 2009, 05:54:16 PM »
I always used the 200 Metz with the stock front Metz, generally more mileage and better handling. Pressures: 40/42, front/rear. That usually gave me over 15k on the front, over 10k in back. I've gone over 12k in back with no problem. A stock size rear will usually give less mileage.
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HotRod
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Henderson, NV
« Reply #6 on: October 09, 2009, 05:59:55 PM »
Thank you gentlemen,that helps a ton. cooldude
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Farther
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Quimper Peninsula, WA
« Reply #7 on: October 09, 2009, 06:19:03 PM »
I just topped off my Metz with 45 front & rear.
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~Farther
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