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rebel without a clue
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PostPosted: 20:41 - 19 Sep 2007    Post subject: Newbie - please help Reply with quote
Hi all,

Just wondered if anyone can help me with a tyre pressure question.

My manual says:-

Front
0 ~ 90Kgs = 1.75bar (26psi)
90 ~ 183Kgs = 2.25bar (32psi)

Does this mean if the bike is loaded over 90Kgs (for example a fat bloke on it AKA me Embarassed ) my front tyre should be at 2.25bar?

I hope someone can help as I know full well that incorrectly inflated tyres are dangerous.
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PostPosted: 20:50 - 19 Sep 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
I think thats just the bike itself, most people I know are over 90kg Confused
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rebel without a clue
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PostPosted: 21:04 - 19 Sep 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
GazzaThePiaggioMan wrote:
I think thats just the bike itself, most people I know are over 90kg Confused


Thanks for your reply

The manual says the bikes 'wet' weight is 156Kgs.

Just noticed it states max load is 183Kgs (cargo, rider ,passenger and accessories)

So I think I've answered my own question there, 90 ~ 183kgs must be the load excluding the bike weight.

Sorry for asking silly questions guys.
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PostPosted: 21:37 - 19 Sep 2007    Post subject: tyre pressures Reply with quote
are you sure about the weight of the riders
im no where near 90kg
more like 55kg
mind you im fairly short lol
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PostPosted: 21:52 - 19 Sep 2007    Post subject: Re: tyre pressures Reply with quote
david1959 wrote:
are you sure about the weight of the riders
im no where near 90kg
more like 55kg
mind you im fairly short lol


Yeah I'm sure Embarassed i'm 92Kgs

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PostPosted: 23:03 - 19 Sep 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Laughing

KGs are nothing really, My friend is only 2 inches taller than we and over 30kg heavier. Mind you, he does spent half his life drinking protein shakes Laughing
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PostPosted: 00:30 - 20 Sep 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
That's the load on the bike, so anything over 90kg you put in 32psi
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PostPosted: 00:31 - 20 Sep 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
And if your over 183kg Shocked
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PostPosted: 08:39 - 20 Sep 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Polarbear wrote:
That's the load on the bike, so anything over 90kg you put in 32psi


Thanks for the reply.

I thought so but when it comes to tyre pressures it's better to check.

Polarbear wrote:
And if your over 183kg Shocked


My arse would be dragging on the tarmac
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PostPosted: 14:07 - 20 Sep 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
How much air would you need for this guy????
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