o-no-moto Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 So I was wondering my 95 fzr 600 was factory equipped with 140 60 18 bias plys with I believe 40 psi rear tire pressure. Should I adjust pressure for a radial at all for better wear. Keep in mind I do alot of 2up riding with my smokin hot girl friend on the back.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 They were fitting bias plys on a sport bike in 95?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 They were fitting bias plys on a sport bike in 95?!?the wifes 1993 shadow had a bia ply on the rear when we got it, but obviously thats a cruiser with a spoke wheel. I just ran the recomended pressure in it after i put a radial on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-no-moto Posted December 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Yeah they sure did. I also was saying wtf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Tire pressures are per tire size and load (weight of bike and rider/s and stuff).Doesn't matter if it's radial or bias. Although one of each is usually a bad idea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-no-moto Posted December 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 I know what you mean. I had a jeep with plys on the front and radials on the rear and holy sheeeeit. It was like driving a bass boat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 I know what you mean. I had a jeep with plys on the front and radials on the rear and holy sheeeeit. It was like driving a bass boatRode in a TransAm that had the reverse, the radials were in front. At 50-60 it wouldn't stay on the roadway. Like a bucking bronco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Chad, your bike surely doesn't outweigh mine and you + girlfriend = maybe 20-30 lbs more than me suited and solo. Now, I understand my rear is wider at 190 vs your 140 or 150, but you should be fine with running your radials around 38-40psi for 2-up and maybe 36ish single seated. Like we discussed at work bro, you will be hard pressed to find any single compound tire that'll outlast a dual compound for longer tire life and even wear. I love dual compounds on my 14. They tolerate a lot of slab work with commuting, but still grip well cornering at street paces/surfaces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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