Tire Pressure Thread

[oldbear]

Doug at Roadsmith told me 28 rear/40 front

[Scott1]

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]

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

[Stephen]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[Russ 4053]

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]

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

[Gold Rush]

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]

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]

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]

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

[Russ 4053]

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

[Duck]

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]

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.

[Duck]

Thanks, Nana, that's what I was thinking but wanted to make sure before I order one.

[Motogordo]

Sept. 12, 2012

I purchased my 2005 GL1800 Trike (Lehman Monarch II) a few weeks ago from "East Coast Cycle Center" Bensalem, Pa. I love it. My question is this: The mechanic suggested I put 36 in front and 26 in rear. Everything seems to be fine. I just put on a new BS Exedra G709. I am reading all the articles about front tire pressure where people seem to put 41 in the front tires. What will be different if I up the front pressure to 41 instead of 36 ? How will that effect tire wear and handling when making turns?
Motogordo