Tire Pressure Thread

[1800 06 Champion Trike]

Re: rear tire pressure

I have Kellys on the back at 26-28 psi(no trailer vs trailer)
MPA rear tire mounted in reverse on the front at 40 psi

 

[John Luciano]

Re: rear tire pressure

Start at 22 and increase untill the ride gets stiff then drop Back 1 lb.

 

[oldbear]

Re: rear tire pressure

Doug at Roadsmith told me 28 rear/40 front

 

[Scott1]

Re: rear tire pressure

My MotorTrike I run 42 psi in the front BT-45 and the rears 24 psi. I adjust the air shocks depending on the number of passengers and if I am pulling a trailer.

 

[rmrc51]

Re: rear tire pressure

For what it's worth I have a MotorTrike conversion and I run 40 up front and 20 in the rear.

 

[Stephen]

Re: rear tire pressure

Question was...

can you roadsmith owners give us an idea what you run for rear tire pressure?

Roadsmith recommends 30 t0 40, I run 30 psi.

 

[meredog]

Re: rear tire pressure

Start at 22 and increase untill the ride gets stiff then drop Back 1 lb.

I did it just the opposite--------started at 22 and dropped down to 16 pounds. Have rode probably 5000 miles with these tire pressures and only thing it has done is soften the ride---a lot !!

 

[Russ 4053]

Air pressure in tires

I know I have seen this on this forum, just can' recall. How much pressure should I run in front tire and rear tires on a '97 Goldwing with a Motor Trike conversion? The front tire is a Dunlop Elite 3 and the rear tires are BF Goodrich Radial T/A's. Thanks.

 

[Lucky]

Re: Air pressure in tires

You are rite the tire pressure has been discussed a bunch.I run 41 front,20 leftrear,22right rear.90SE/Motortrike.Pearl wore the E3 out quick.I run MPA reversed front.RIDE SAFE

 

[Memnoch451]

Re: Air pressure in tires

You are rite the tire pressure has been discussed a bunch.I run 41 front,20 leftrear,22right rear.90SE/Motortrike.Pearl wore the E3 out quick.I run MPA reversed front.RIDE SAFE

What is your thinking on the uneven tire pressure on the rear from left to right?

Inquiring minds want to know?

 

[07BlueCSC]

Re: Air pressure in tires

At 7000 miles the E3 will have the center worn out and will not pass inspection.

 

[Russ 4053]

Re: Air pressure in tires

Thanks for the response. I belive I will run 41 front and 24 in rears. Hey Lucky, why the different pressures in the rears on your trike? Just courious. Also , what does MPA stand for?

 

[Lucky]

Re: Air pressure in tires

I ride to the right of the lane with the left side on the crown.RIDE SAFE

 

[Gold Rush]

Re: Air pressure in tires

Thanks for the response. I belive I will run 41 front and 24 in rears. Hey Lucky, why the different pressures in the rears on your trike? Just courious. Also , what does MPA stand for?

Like Lucky, many rider carry a pound or two extra air in the right side. Especially if they ride mostly in the right side with that left tire on the higher level. It helps keep the trike running straight down the road.

BTW.. MPA is Michelin Pilot Activ. That and the Bridgestone BT45 Battleax are the two preferred trike front tires. They last much longer and give better performance.

 

[Russ 4053]

Re: Air pressure in tires

Thanks for the info. I have changed my mind and try the way that Lucky does. Also is the front tire mounted in reverse instead of the way they are supposed to be mounted.

 

[Gold Rush]

Re: Air pressure in tires

Russ that's a matter of choice. I don't think any of us can say for sure one way or another. Some of the tire companies have gone on record saying reverse is best. If you ride hard and use a lot of front brake maybe so. I am pretty aggressive so I do run my BT45 in reverse.

 

[pastence]

Re: Air pressure in tires

I also run 20lbs left 23right 41 front ,it dose help counter for the crown of the road.

 

[Russ 4053]

Re: Air pressure in tires

Thanks everyone for all the info. I wrote all info down so I can remember it next time!

 

[Duck]

Re: Air pressure in tires

On the Michelin Pilot Activ tire you are running up front, is that a front tire or the the Michelin Pilot Activ back tire that you have installed in the front?

 

[Nana]

Re: Air pressure in tires

On the Michelin Pilot Activ tire you are running up front, is that a front tire or the the Michelin Pilot Activ back tire that you have installed in the front?

The MPA discussed above is a rear motorcycle tire mounted on the front of the trike.