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Tire pressue check cold or hot??
Hello Gents
So yesterday i went out on a ride on my 2019 Tri-Glide. I checked the air pressure on the tires before leaving. and aired rear tires to 24 LBS / Front Tire ( American Elite Rear tire reversed) 40 LBS. After about a 20 mile ride I rechecked the tire pressure, the front pressure was 46 LBS / rear tire were at 26LBS. So my question is 46 LBS two much air pressure for the front? Thanks for your input.
El Lobo
As you ride the tires heat up causing the PSI to be higher
Try 36 PSI in the front tire and 24 in the rear, check when tires are cold, (before you ride)
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
Tire air pressure;..101…..Always check When Cold…. The recommended tire pressure for the Triglides front tire is 36 pounds in the front tire cold!…Originally Posted by El Lobo
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Get a good gauge and check your others against it
This is a great set up I have used for many years
https://www.amazon.com/Accu-gage-Mil.../dp/B07C651MXY
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
That's a good gauge Jack, I've used this one for years, it's very accurate
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010A6B6KG...7-31954fbac203
2021 CVO TriGlide - Sunset Orange & Black
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Milton pencil type tire gauge made in USA.Got one in all my vehicles. Overinflation will show a distinct wear line down the center of the tire.
A good rule of thumb is that your tire pressure should increase "about" 10% after they warm up from riding (or driving anything). Lots of variables though. Your "cold" tires could have been checked in a cool garage and then take the bike outside into New Mexico heat and ride on the hot roads..... Or your gage may not be the most accurate and not produce good readings from one time to the next. I think T.P. reading should be checked and tracked a few times so you know you are getting consistent results. Once you know how your tires react to pressures when riding, you can confidently inflate to a good known pressure when cold and not worry. Motorcycle tires, especially rear tires, are very stout. I wouldn't worry about 46 PSI.....
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Hello brother trikers
Thank you all for ur input.
El Lobo
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