Tyre pressures?

This may seem like a stupid question, but I’ve never given it much thought before - usually travel light.

Set-up all the oxford luggage, tent etc on the bike today in preparation for my forthcoming Scotland trip with Daddy Cool.

In the Fazer handbook there are 2 tyre settings - one for a pillion and one for solo riding. Well, in terms of additional weight to solo riding I estimate I’m carrying 25-30 kilos extra, less than half the weight of an average pillion. We will be riding on some demanding twisties through the Scottish mountains. Should I split the difference between the two tyre pressures stated?

Thanks in anticipation.
Ken

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Originally Posted by monday21

This may seem like a stupid question, but I’ve never given it much thought before - usually travel light.

Set-up all the oxford luggage, tent etc on the bike today in preparation for my forthcoming Scotland trip with Daddy Cool.

In the Fazer handbook there are 2 tyre settings - one for a pillion and one for solo riding. Well, in terms of additional weight to solo riding I estimate I’m carrying 25-30 kilos extra, less than half the weight of an average pillion. We will be riding on some demanding twisties through the Scottish mountains. Should I split the difference between the two tyre pressures stated?

Thanks in anticipation.
Ken

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36/42.....psi.....front/rear - I would guess is your pillion setting? I would I run with that when carrying gear.

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Originally Posted by BMWGraeme

[quote author=monday21 link=1344186867/0#0 date=1344186867]This may seem like a stupid question, but I’ve never given it much thought before - usually travel light.

Set-up all the oxford luggage, tent etc on the bike today in preparation for my forthcoming Scotland trip with Daddy Cool.

In the Fazer handbook there are 2 tyre settings - one for a pillion and one for solo riding. Well, in terms of additional weight to solo riding I estimate I’m carrying 25-30 kilos extra, less than half the weight of an average pillion. We will be riding on some demanding twisties through the Scottish mountains. Should I split the difference between the two tyre pressures stated?

Thanks in anticipation.
Ken

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36/42.....psi.....front/rear - I would guess is your pillion setting? I would I run with that when carrying gear.
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Ye that sounds about right Graeme - will check book again on day. Cheers. I suppose I can always let a bit of air out if the handling doesn't feel right. Just thought full pillion pressure might be too much.

Will be fine 36/42 Ken - I usually leave it at that whatever weight I'm carrying and can't tell the difference usually.

I leave mine on solo settings for carrying luggage.

I have had mine set as if I'm carrying a pillion for the last five years. If I'm on it on my own I'm about 300lb so good job when my wife is on the back as well she is quite small/light.

Always a good idea, hadm 6PSi in the rear, and 11PSi in the front - no wonder it cornered like I was riding a toaster!

I ride the XJ6 with pillion pressures because I am usually carrying loads of kit about on it.

Stuntsunlimited: You bad man!

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Originally Posted by monday21

This may seem like a stupid question, but I’ve never given it much thought before - usually travel light.

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;D ;D ;D Stupid question from you Ken? ::) ::) & Travel Light ;D ;D ;D

****, I really should check mine sometime :-?

don't worry Goldie, the way you corner upright, you could ride on rims :)

Hehe you've seen her ride as well then ;D

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