New Avons Cobras!

[Forge]

I just got and installed a new set of Avon Cobra's on my new to me Valkyrie Interstate! They are a far cry from the 2001 vintage Dunlops that were on her when I brought her home. 

What kind of pressures are you guys with Avons on Interstates running?

[Firefighter]

Many opinions here, I always have at least 40 psi front and rear, 41, 2, 3, ok, under 40 and you risk tire cupping. I run a car tire rear now but same pressures.

[Willow]

44 rear
42 front

[97BLKVALK]

44 rear
42 front

[Harryc]

44 rear
42 front

Same when I run Cobras.

[cookiedough]

44-46 rear and 38-39 front.  I find 40psi front or above is too harsh a ride and since the front tire will last 15K miles or so much more than the 8-10K rear cycle tire,  you can get almost twice the life out of a front cycle tire vs. a rear cycle tire so why not make the ride tad bit smoother over bumps in the road.

You could go 42psi rear but I see no ill effect from even 46 psi rear cycle tire plus riding 2-up would prefer 45-46 over 44 psi riding 1-up.  You want the rear cycle tire to last as long as possible and 45-46 psi will last more than 42-44 psi since not too many cycle tires in the rear will go over 10K miles.

[Evie]

Look no further...you've done well.    Have 148K on my I/S & been through many tires.  Avon is my preference.    Warning...don't ruin a good set of tires by running the pressure too low.   I run 44 in rear and 38-40 in front.    If you don't keep the pressure up you'll get cupping, particularly the rear.

[msb]

Avon Cobras have definitely been the best of the various brands I've had in the 16 years I've owned my IS. Do a lot of two-up riding both day rides and long distance touring, and always keep 44-46 in the rear and 40 in the front, which gives the best ride and also wear.

[Forge]

Thanks guys. I'm starting out with 41 front and 45 rear to see how she goes. I appreciate the input.