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I have not seen anywhere a "recommend pressure".
All tire manufacturers are reticent to give such specific data. They only give maximum data on the sidewall. Even the OEM will only give a range.
I've contacted several different makers and none will give a specific setting. Too many variables.
 
terdog55 said:
I have not seen anywhere a "recommend pressure".
All tire manufacturers are reticent to give such specific data. They only give maximum data on the sidewall. Even the OEM will only give a range.
I've contacted several different makers and none will give a specific setting. Too many variables.
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The Tire Information is on the chain guard on the gen2. 42-back and 36-front. It is not even a “recommendation”, It is where Yamaha wants it set. I always set mine to 42b and 42f nowadays cause the bike is only a a hwy daily.
 
Vic 09 FZ1 said:
So, found this interesting …ive ridden(on and off) for more decades than i want to admit 😜.. though im not what you call a knee dragger by any definition of the phrase i cant help but wonder and mention about the whole tire pressure suggestions … pressure for normal-ish riding with a average sized person should in my opinion at the very least ”start” at manufacturer suggested pressure…or within a few lbs allowance for personal experience ,size not being average and type of riding each person is inclined towards (sporty -cruising the highways daily)… ive never “track day’ed” and my extreme riding has many more days behind than in front of me now that my bike actually can scare me lol… so id say start at manufacturer suggested pressure and test it , slowly ! Meaning if you’re aggressive dont dive into a 180* apex trail braking at full lean. Hehe 😜 get a feel for it and adjust from there …make adjustments for your riding style more lbs if going for mileage , less if you need the grip upped…👍🏼✌️
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I appreciate the info, Vic. I went for a 60 mile ride last night on back two-lane roads at 32/30 and the bike felt great. I just did a fun/normal ride. I didn't push it or really do any twisties at all. I'm just getting used to the bike since I haven't really ridden in like 6+ years. I've had my bike for over 3 years, but it basically sat in the garage gathering dust. Sad, I know. But I'm finally getting some riding time in and adjusting to the bike. It's definitely different than my R1s I used to ride constantly. You definitely lose the touch after being off a bike for that long. So, I'm trying to get the "feel" back. The tires are helping with that as I feel confident they will stick. That is always my worry. I'd rather be sure they stick and have to replace them more often than to get mileage out of them and be worried they will let go in a turn if I have to get through it quicker. I hope that makes sense. :)
 
terdog55 said:
I have not seen anywhere a "recommend pressure".
All tire manufacturers are reticent to give such specific data. They only give maximum data on the sidewall. Even the OEM will only give a range.
I've contacted several different makers and none will give a specific setting. Too many variables.
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You are correct. The only time I have been given "specific" advice on pressures is by the tire manufactures/tire person at a trackday. I don't know if they still do that since I haven't been to a trackday in forever, but they will usually help in setting suspension and adjusting the tire pressures for that track and the outside temps/track temps. That's where I was used to a 32/28 pressures anytime I went to a track. So, to hear the "recommended" pressures that are from the bike manufacturer being high was really strange to me. I never ran pressures that high even though I have decent weight on my own frame. LOL!! But lately I actually dropped a lot of weight and got back to my track day days weight (2003-2004), so that has helped me a bit. Any which way, I'm now running 32/30 on the street and it feels fine.
 
cannedSardina said:
The Tire Information is on the chain guard on the gen2. 42-back and 36-front. It is not even a “recommendation”, It is where Yamaha wants it set. I always set mine to 42b and 42f nowadays cause the bike is only a a hwy daily.
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True, but that is also for the original/stock Dunlops that came on the bike. That doesn't count for different type tires such as the Michelin 2CTs that I'm now running. So, I try and keep that in mind as well. :)
 
cannedSardina said:
The Tire Information is on the chain guard on the gen2. 42-back and 36-front. It is not even a “recommendation”, It is where Yamaha wants it set. I always set mine to 42b and 42f nowadays cause the bike is only a a hwy daily.
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And if you ask Michelin or Dunlop or any other OEM manufacturer they will specify not a thing. No such thing other than the maximum which is what that sounds like. There are just too many variables for anybody to specify an exact setting. If you weigh a buck 20 your tire pressure is going to be different than if you weigh 320 with all gear and your bike load up for camping trip . Yamaha does not specify an exact setting for suspension either yet there is information on there where to start at best.
 
terdog55 said:
I have not seen anywhere a "recommend pressure".
All tire manufacturers are reticent to give such specific data. They only give maximum data on the sidewall. Even the OEM will only give a range.
I've contacted several different makers and none will give a specific setting. Too many variables.
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It's in the owners manual 36/42 (F/R)
 
Eff-Zed-1 said:
How's that exactly?
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It might have some relevance to the OEM tires (although I doubt that), but means nothing regarding any other tires.
It is a safe, standard recommendation that manufacturers do I suppose to cover their butts, but is nothing like optimal pressures for all tires, in all conditions for all riders.

I have never run anything like pressure that high in a rear tire in my 50 years of motorcycling and I'm not going to start now.
 
killer5280 said:
It might have some relevance to the OEM tires (although I doubt that), but means nothing regarding any other tires.
It is a safe, standard recommendation that manufacturers do I suppose to cover their butts, but is nothing like optimal pressures for all tires, in all conditions for all riders.

I have never run anything like pressure that high in a rear tire in my 50 years of motorcycling and I'm not going to start now.
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Agree, it is a safe standard for oem and covers them. Depending on tire choice and application that number will change if you are looking for optimum performance. That is where the rider comes in. It is up to us to find a psi that’s best along with a suspension setting. In the off rd world knowing how to tune and change bike dimensions means comfort, safety and speed. Though many times you can adjust yourself into a worse position. Experience and knowledge goes a long way.
 
At this point, the "recommended" pressures by Yamaha are 36F/42R. I'm currently running 32F/30R on the Michelin 2CTs that I have on there. It feels solid and I don't feel like they are going anywhere (traction). Not that I'm hitting the roads/twisties hard, but I just feel more solid when they are at those pressures. As we have said, others may feel differently, especially on other types of tires.

Will they wear out quicker? Yes, they will. But as long as I feel solidly with them at those pressures, that's what I'm going to keep running. :cool:
 
FZ1_Demon said:
I appreciate the info, Vic. I went for a 60 mile ride last night on back two-lane roads at 32/30 and the bike felt great. I just did a fun/normal ride. I didn't push it or really do any twisties at all. I'm just getting used to the bike since I haven't really ridden in like 6+ years. I've had my bike for over 3 years, but it basically sat in the garage gathering dust. Sad, I know. But I'm finally getting some riding time in and adjusting to the bike. It's definitely different than my R1s I used to ride constantly. You definitely lose the touch after being off a bike for that long. So, I'm trying to get the "feel" back. The tires are helping with that as I feel confident they will stick. That is always my worry. I'd rather be sure they stick and have to replace them more often than to get mileage out of them and be worried they will let go in a turn if I have to get through it quicker. I hope that makes sense. :)
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Absolutely ,makes perfect sense . ✌️
 
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