This one is personal to me. Way back when I started. In NYC we pretty much went to our local shop and the huge major one in Manhattan. Picking my first bike was done at that major shop. They had the inventory that helps with picking out what you want. Rather than going from small shop to small shop. They typically only had one or two brands. But in that huge dealer, I noticed that during the winter off season, the showroom was full and the service dept was empty. Once the season was on the show room was not as full but the service dept was packed. Especially with crashed bikes. Literally dozens and dozens of recked bikes. My first ride on my first bike was oh so very careful. Once I got home I pretty much read that owners manual from cover to cover. I had no experience with repairing but I knew about tire pressure from my bicycle riding. I did have the gauge and a pump. To my surprise the motorcycle the day after I picked it up had a tire pressure that was 150% of recommended. Those suckers were green and rock hard. Instantly I realized that the reason the service dept was loaded with wrecked bikes was they were selling to newbies and maybe experienced riders machines with those green and over pressured tires. A formula for disaster! I would visit that mega shop and wait just down the block and would wave over new bike owners and introduce myself and tell them my story. Without hesitation they would let me check their pressures and the bike over all. Practically 95% of the time their tires were way over pressure. it was quite a revelation to me and to the folks I’d check tire pressure on. It’s is also pretty shocking to look up the price of new tires. Top that off with learning their lifetime in miles. For me that means a new set every year, for now. I’ll end that maybe it another great reason to have a smaller bike. Their tires are a bit less expensive. My dragon is the first liter bike I’ve ever had. While it is very sexy to see that 185 on the back, boy is that one expensive bit of rubber! I’m saving up to replace the front and rear. Thank you #fasteddie for passing on the experience and info. Our best education is the actual experience of other riders.
Sadly, just because someone works at a bike shop doesn't mean they have good intentions or even know what they're talking about...you have to educate yourself.
I love this Motorcycle Journey. Just when you’ve got your head around one aspect there’s another elegant fascinating aspect to learn next. Such a great life metaphor in that you don’t really know what you need to know next or why it’s important until you’ve really demystified and maybe even mastered what you needed to know last. You do such an excellent job in individually encapsulating all these lessons, making them approachable and with your selfless delivery even humanizing them as well. Really glad you’re out there!
Maybe something interesting to add to this (again really cool) video. I heard from a tire expert, that a lower tire pressure and a supposedly bigger contact patch resulting in more grip is a big myth. If the grip increases at all, it's just marginal. A tire should have its defined pressure in order to perform with its full potential. The only reason to lower the tire pressure e.g. on a race track is because it gets much hotter, due to the more aggressive riding. Hot air expands, resulting in higher tire pressure. To compensate that, you decrease the cold pressure in the first place, so you will end up with the desired pressure when it's stinking hot on the track. Safe rides y'all
Thank you. I confess I don't check my tire pressure like I should, because I suck at it!!! I just wind up letting air out... then pump it up, check the pressure and let it all out again, over & over. I know, I need to practise... but I'm glad you did the video.
I had front tire air leeking for the first 3 months I bought my R3, till they realigned it so now I'm used to checking everytime I go out. Awesome video Greg!
Your videos are really awesome. Thanks for being so friendly and humble with us noobs. I recently got my first bike ever (Yamaha R3) and felt overwhelmed about how much there's to learn and how little I can get out of my bike. How every, your videos have been really helpful and in a couple weeks I've manged improve a lot. Shut up and practice is my new mantra. Thank you!
That's awesome!! Great bike too!! Keep that thing for a long time and really learn how to ride it! Don't be tricked into thinking you need a faster bike..just learn to be a faster rider!
@@MotoJitsu thank you man! I'm focusing on getting safer; watching your videos made me realize that my cornering was really bad and unsafe. How ever, I now confidently corner at 80km/h thanks to the counter-steering explanations you've made.
@@MotoJitsu what do you think is more important to learn first? Or is they a "path" of stuff to focus on? I was thinking counter-steering > emergency breaking > swerving > smooth cornering
Take another course...then practice what they teach. Then take another course, and repeat. Then practice some more. You have to counter steer to corner so that's two for one.
Got my first bike about a month ago, and license, i rode it a couple times then i checked the tire pressure and each tire was almost 10 lbs to low. I was blown away.
@@MotoJitsu Yrs ago, back when i was wet behind the ears... 😊 i bought a cbr600 sight unseen. After having it shipped down to me, i then rode it for about 6 months and all i ever did was put more fuel in it. Never checked the chain, tyre tread, tyre pressures, nothing... Looking back now, i really am amazed i never got hurt on that bike. Glad to have survived! Fast Eddie, just wanted to say that ive watched quite a few of your videos now, and your content, your presentation, and the way you get the idea through is absolutely amazing!! What your doing for these youngsters is incredible and you deserve much more than a pat on thenback. I have no doubt your teachings have already saved lives.. i reckon even some older farts like me could learn a thing or two.. if they get their heads out of you know where.... 😂😂 Just really wanted to say what a fantastic job you have done, and continue to do.. God Bless you Brother, happy riding 😊
I have a Joe Blow pump too. They are often overlooked because people think they’re just for bicycles. They’re easily capable of 100psi which is way higher than needed for a motorcycle. My tube rotted over time and I just replaced it. Had it at least 10 years and it’s still going.
My brand new 2020 R6 came from the dealership with low tire pressure. Always check even if its straight from the dealership! Also just learned they have a total control training center here in Colorado!!! badass!
Great video performing a simple task. The explanations are very useful, even though most of us know how to check and adjust tire pressure. Oh, and I now hang my helmet on the mirror. Thanks for looking out for us newer riders!!
Such an easily and often overlooked thing tire pressures. I think most bike rider's are more considerate and thoughtful with maintenance I general, but most car drivers don't give a shit like my Dad, he drives short distances every day and never checks the tire pressures until the tires start to look flat and only then puts air in them. Handy video Eddy 👍
Fast Eddie comes through again! I received my bike from Harley and have been riding it around happy as a clam for about a month. I saw this video and said hey, maybe I should check the tires. 26.5 psi in rear, 26 psi front. Just a tad off from the 40 rear, 38 front thats recommended. I feel stupid, but enlightened! Thanks bud!
I have a Longacre Racing gauge that reads to the .2 psi, and absolutely love it. It even has a built in button valve so you don’t have to disconnect from the valve stem
Since I only get to ride my bike once every two weeks or so (due to time constraints), I _ALWAYS_ go to the nearest gas station and check the tire pressure and pump the tires up (I struggle a lot when trying to get a good seal between the valve and the nozzle of the air hose so some air gets out in the meantime). I did buy a pressure gauge that was tested and found to be one of the most precise on the local market, but it wasn't designed with motorcycles in mind and it does not fit between the spokes of the rear wheel, sadly. All in all, I have done about 5000 km on my current tires and they are still in pretty good shape so it does pay dividends to take good care of them. I never thought about overpressuring them, though. Seems like an interesting idea worth exploring more.
Fast Eddie is my kind of biker. He's practical, smart and willing to share his experience and knowledge. Also doesn't hurt that he's kind of cute with a voice to match.:)
The unique situation here Is that it’s the kymco Spade Adult minibike( Awesome bike to ride by the way) It has those kind of fat tires ( 12 inch rim) And the bike only weighs about 260 pounds. Slight changes in the tire pressure have a direct impact on the stiffness of the ride. Thx!!!
Always love your videos full of priceless information. I’m always checking my tires almost daily. Do you have any ideas on why a rear tire would be losing air? Say about 4 psi overnight? Thank you fastest Eddie.
Your valve stem could be leaking, there might be a pinhole in the tire, or air might be slipping through the tire and the rim. Put some soap and water in a spray bottle and spray it all over the tire. Wherever the air is coming from you will see bubbles start to form.
Great advice as usual. I particularly appreciate the fact that you use a calibrated pressure gauge. It is very important. Gauge on (bicycle) pump, especially low price, are not reliable at all. I use an electronic gauge device to check pressure at 0.01 bar accuracy. Just perfect.
@@MotoJitsu , just to say that I'm a newbie in this universe. My bike instructor is pretty good. But your videos put motorcycling to next level. You allow me to focus on what is important, to get safer and more confident. I THANK YOU !!
Bro you are awesome all of your videos are really interesting and actually you have been doing all or us a big favor sharing your experience. My respect and admiration goes out to you.
Hi Ed my tire pressure is stated right on the side of my Suzuki Vstrom . The bike suspension is designed for that pressure never mind what the tire said . That’s where people get confused. Ride safe Pal cheers.
Great video Eddie. I'm really obsessive about tyre pressure accuracy due to having had a few near misses in the past - due to low tyre pressures. Great work !!!
Hey Eddie, thanks for you videos. I watch yours and Canyon chasers all the time. I have your app and I have taken two ChampU online courses and have learned so much. Especially trail braking! What a game changer. So I have two bikes. A Goldwing and a Harley wide glide. The question (observation) is the recommended pressure for the rear is 42 on the GW. I ride 2 up a lot. At 42 set cold, after an hour of good riding of both freeway and twisties the rear tire will expand to over 52 pounds one time. I have a FOBO2 TPM app that informs me that is dangerously high. Now that I have the TPMS I have become a tire pressure nazi and am trying to figure out what the actual best pressure is for me and my riding style. Whats you thoughts on maybe setting the rear at 38 instead of 42 and letting it heat up and expand within a safe zone. Or should I just ride and forget?
Great instructional video! I also live in San Diego; hope to run into you someday. By the way, whats the name of the tire pressure gauge you are using the the video? I am interested in purchasing one for myself.
On my BMW I have a tire pressure monitor, what BMW calls RDC. The tire pressure can be constantly displayed in the TFT display of my bike, if the rider wants to. This feature is extremely useful, as a couple of months ago there was a small puncture in the rear tire, but when I turned on the engine of my bike one day, a red warning message was displayed in the TFT display telling me that the pressure in the rear tire was way too low. The value then was at 1.3 bar when the correct tire pressure should have been 2.9 bar.
Can you explain why it is generally recommended to have such a dramatic difference in tyre pressures for the track and the street? When I say street, I don't mean city riding or touring long ways, but spirited canyon carving on a twisty mountain road on a hot day. I mean the difference in riding might not be that different apart of the riding lines, assuming it's someone who's not pushing the bike to it's limit either on track or roads. I would also want to have maximum grip available despite faster tyre wear. In short: twisty mountain road vs. track, what is there so different that would require such a big pressure change?
Who said it's recommended to have a dramatic difference in pressure? On the street I keep my tires like it says to in the owners manual (on the bike I have now 2018 BMW S1000R) 36 cold in the front and 42 cold in the rear. For these tires (Dunlop Q3+'s) on the track, I drop to 32/32. I met a Dunlop former racer at the track and that's what he recommends for that tire, for the track. On the street I'm not braking from 140 to 60 for a corner so the pressure I use is just fine for street riding. On the track, I'm dragging elbow and pushing hard...so lower tire pressure, better grip, more confidence, etc.
@@MotoJitsu I was at the track during an academy/race event recently on my 2018 S1000R. The instructors and guys from the tyre booth recommended 29f/26r (cold) which seemed to work OK. After the first day, the Michelin guy looked at my rear tyre wear pattern and told me to decrease it even more. I'm using Rosso Corsa II tyres. Also to note this is in Thailand with weather +35c/95F so very warm. For 32/32 is this measured hot or cold? Thanks for the advice, as usual, good stuff. I guess the key is that there is a big difference in the riding style on the track compared to street use for you. Personally, I'm not yet pushing the bike that far on the track, so the difference is not huge compared to my street riding (no speed limits here, in practice ;)
@@santaon2wheels600 Different tires work best at various pressures...then there's personal preference too. I rode 30/30 before then I realized I didn't like it...now I ride (on my tires 32/32).
Hello sir I’ve watched several of your videos and you’ve helped me regain confidence in practicing skills for riding after 9 years of not doing so after my accident on my old dual sport bike. I thank you for the information and great content, I was wondering what the name or brand of the tire pressure gauge is and the hand pump you are using in this video? I’m looking to have one digital gauge for my house, and a pencil gauge to keep in my backpack as I ride. The hand pump will make it easier to fill up the pressure when it’s only a few pounds off vs a compressor. Keep up the content, it’s much appreciated appreciate your service and stay safe this Memorial Day weekend.
Great content as always, but what if the owner's manual is 20 years old 'cause the bike is old, and the tyres are so different than the tyres used 20 years ago? is it the indicated pressure still usefull?
Daft question; does it make a difference if you measure the tyre pressure with the weight of the bike on/off the wheels? i.e. on a centre stand or upright off a stand?
If I change my stock tires for another ones (diff brand and even diff size) should I still take into account the tire pressure listed on owners' manual or should I look for another number?
@@MotoJitsu My bike came brand new from the dealership with just 17psi front and 25 rear. I bought a good tire guage because i didnt believe my pen stick shaped car tire guage. I was scared to add almost 20lbs of air pressure to each tire to have exact same pressure you have in your main road bike in this video. Time to air em up! Congrats on the BMW s1000r btw!
The pump in this video is "JoeBlow HP" (which stands for High Pressure). It delivers ~100psi which is needed for road bicycles but it has small piston&volume. Better choice is to opt in for a MOUNTAIN-bike specific pump, like "JoeBlow Mountain". You'll get lower max pressure (~70psi) but much higher pump volume and will be able to pump the whole motorbike tire in like 10-20 compressions. It has a gauge on it as well ;)
At a dedicated tire shop I asked the guy to let me compare my guage readings against his and was able to check my collection of tire gauges against his reading. This allowed me to decide which guages to keep on hand and which were junk. Now I am enlightened that my craftsman electric pump guage is bogus.
Once the gauge is properly aligned, why do you not accept the first reading and go by the second one? Easy enough to do it that way, but I am just curious if there is something that I am missing. Thanks for sharing.
600rr recommended tire pressure is 36f/42r. Max tire pressure for my rear tire is 42. The first time i tried this the rear was too hard. After i got home it was past the recommended Max tire pressure on the side wall. Not sure why Honda recommended 42? I run 36f/36R. Seems to work. What are your thoughts on the pressure for the rear? I believe the stock tire is a Dunlop 180/55 ZR17 and i have that on my bike right now.
What if you have tires that aren't stock? Would the pressures listed in the bike's manual still be accurate? I bought my 2004 R6 used and the Diablo tires that are on it aren't stock (at least I don't think they are).
Hey man. Did you Update your opinion on tire pressure? The owners manual may say a recomended pressure, but doesnt this depend on the the specific tire? For example a street tire shouldn't have the same pressure as a race tire. I think.
Been riding for 11 years now and if I'm on a sport-ish style bike, the pressures for the type of riding that I do are between 30-32 front and 28-30 rear, cold. If I'm on a bike like I have right now, GS Adventures, stock pressure is best.
How much air in rear for long highway trips? A commercial cut in and I couldn’t make it out. My new tires are 3 months old with 5,000 miles and I’ll be lucky if I can get 8,000 out the of the rear. Have the same tires Michelin Pilot.
i honestly dont know what psi to put in my cbr,i had 40rear,38 front and bow trying 35r 35f,i rather get more traction so i might leave it at that. Dont forget to lower your pressure by few pounds if you ride in cold winter days,make sure you gently ride the bike so tires warm up first before making hard turns or even slight leans.I havent had any issues but i never ridden at around 40 degrees and my other bike was alot smaller,i think when i was on the bike it was around 50-60 degrees so no loss of traction
Hi, I apologize in advance for my bad english, cause I'm italian and still not so confident with the lenguage. But i would like to ask if this specific tire gauge works also on bike wich has the "little thing where you put the air in" like an L. Because mine have, and i'm interestend after this video to buy one Thanks!
MotoJitsu I admit I rely on it. I check it every time before actually riding. But I am not sure if it is really accurate. I know that manometers at gas stations are really horrible in accuracy. Have you ever checked bike´s measurement vs manual?
yo eddie i need your advice, please help :) i just bought 2007 honda hornet, and need new tires for the bike, and as a begginer i dont know alot about tires. guy at shop told me to choose between dunlop roadsmart 3 (sport touring tires) and sportsmart 2 max (hypersport tires). i am going to buy them on monday. i would mostly use them for city commuting and some twisties on weekend, and motojitsu ofc. :D we dont have too much rain here in europe and winters arent harsh. from my research these hypersport seems like overkill, do you think roadsmart 3 are good begginer friendly tires for my conditions and would i feel safe on them? thank you :)
Get Pilot Road 5's if they fit or Pilot Road 4 Trails if you can still find them...I have the Pilot Road 4 trails on my bike and use them for street and track...they're awesome. Either way, make sure the time stamp on the sidewall of the tire says the tire is actually new. Make sure the second two numbers out of the four, say 18. If the number is 4318 that means the tire was made on the 43rd week of 2018, don't let them put old tires on your bike.
MotoJitsu thanks ed, i guess ill go with sport touring tires then! i dont know do they have pilot road tires, ill check, and they have good discount on dunlop now, but they are both in same category so i hope there shouldnt be any major difference if i get dunlops. ill check to make sure that they are new, thank you for advice!
I got a question. So on the manual it states to use Metzeller Sportec tires on my Duke. What if i want to use a different brand of tire from a different manufacturer? Do i still apply the same PSI according to "MOM"
Friends told be to put F 30 and R 30psi on my R6. But I'm 240lbs and feels too soft. What do you recommend for heavier riders or should I go what stock psi said and put 42psi to the rear?
those "friends" have no idea what they're talking about...unless you're riding on a track...then I would start with 32/32. Yes, leave the bike to what is says in the owners manual, probably 36/42 cold.
@@MotoJitsu no I'm not riding track. Still watching a bunch of your videos to get to that level. All street riding for now. Thanks for the respond brother.
I have to say that I cannot agree with recommended tire pressure. It's said the same thing since Motorcycles came out. 36f 42r. Tire and suspension technology have advanced so much yet the pressure has never changed. Plus we have seasons, ppl live in different climates, humidity, ect ect. So I guess I'm saying this stuff can vary so much.
Problem that I see is if you check your tire pressure at home cold, and need air, a lot of people don't have a compressor at home if they need air. They have to ride somewhere to find a compressor. Your tires are no longer cold, and you no longer have an accurate reference for filling the tire. How long would you have to sit and wait for the tire to be considered cold again.
@@MotoJitsu its kind of liquid that we put inside tire so whenever there is a puncture it seals the whole immediately... so there is a debate or confusion, as the liquid occupies some space inside, will it require more air to get the same street performance?
1 ) Check your tire pressure every time you ride and when temperature changes (morning to afternoon). Because a cold tire pressure at 15 degree Celsius is not the same when it becomes 25 or 30 or 35. It's not apples to apples. 2 ) you must'nt rely on those "numbers" in the manual! The "pressure numbers" are good for.. A ) what rider wheight (120, 160, 180, 200, 220 pound....)???? B ) what temperature (5, 15,.. 40 degree Celsius)?? C ) what riding style (slow /normal/ fast) D ) what Brand and model (Soft carcasse, Medium carcasse, hard carcasse) E) environment??? We don't know!! So, you have to figure out your tire pressure. The pressures in any books are quite useless, or only a starting point, can not tell this often enough even to experienced riders!!! How to figure out your tire pressure? Go und ride and get the tire warm (>30 min) then measure warm pressures. It should gain 3-4 psi). Under 3 psi you are a little overinflated, more than 4/5 psi underinflated. ;) "normal" fast riders should explore 2 tire pressures. For Colder temperatures and hotter conditions not to complicate it. Fast riders, even when they are lighter riders should have more pressures supporting their ability (hard braking, more gas/throttle) stressing tires. Ability overcomes everything. Fast eddie your michelin road 4 is a very Soft tire on a heavy bike with a good and faster rider. So you automaticaly need way more pressure as written in "the book". You could try 40 psi or more in the front when braking harder /turning faster :) but i Think you sold the bike
I don't agree with anything you just said...but that's ok. I keep my pressure to what it says in the owners manual and it's perfectly fine, never had one issue and my tires last a long time relatively speaking. If you change brands, then you go off the tire manufacture's recommendations. Only time I lower the pressure is when I'm at a track or I'm doing aggressive practice (knee dragging)...but I know people who run their pressures lower no matter what and they go through tires every 2k miles. All your choice...but I recommend sticking around the pressures they recommend in the owners manual, they didn't just guess what that number is, it's there for a reason.
@@MotoJitsu helloouuuu;) yes It's ok to start with "book numbers" as a starting point. But the book doesnt answear all my questions so the beauty of riding a bike is to ride and figure out whats best for me/you. If the book can answear my questions its ok. But it can't. Its Like listening to the guy on the street who says :"just trust your tires dude." You have to figure out your personal pressure, the same principle as setting sag, rebound, ergonomics.. or would you trust tue "book" or manufacturer Settings?
so i got 35 35 in tires,then i start riding so they warm up to lets assume 37 37. How do you think it will affect the pressure when my weight applied on the bike?will it stay the same and just apply more force on tires?,im 180 pounds
It's been 36 / 42 on almost every bike for decade's regardless the size and weight of the bike and any other changes that can effect it, kind of odd no !?
@@MotoJitsu I was only pointing something out, too many variables left out of that equation to set in stone 36/42. Obviously anyone can change it to what they want
interesting but in my country the asphalt traction is poorest in the world to I better drop it 3 pounds front and rear, when I ride, I don't ride much its a hobby so won't kill the tire
@@MotoJitsu true but a roads are slim so will wear them less its like 32 front on manual on normal street i guess in my country lebanon street to have same wear should be 30, few less then manual so far 5000 miles on them and tire rubber spikes still show hehehe
Airing up a low back tire would be a workout, even for a young NinjaWarrior, with a bicycle pump. For about $100, an electric air compressor will get the job done much faster. Can also run air tools off it, air up car tires, etc. However, I doubt Fast Eddie even owns a car.
Only a workout if you just changed tyres/fixed a flat... that initial from 0 takes forever, but when you have pressure in them it is only a few pumps to the right number.
This one is personal to me. Way back when I started. In NYC we pretty much went to our local shop and the huge major one in Manhattan. Picking my first bike was done at that major shop. They had the inventory that helps with picking out what you want. Rather than going from small shop to small shop. They typically only had one or two brands.
But in that huge dealer, I noticed that during the winter off season, the showroom was full and the service dept was empty. Once the season was on the show room was not as full but the service dept was packed. Especially with crashed bikes. Literally dozens and dozens of recked bikes. My first ride on my first bike was oh so very careful. Once I got home I pretty much read that owners manual from cover to cover. I had no experience with repairing but I knew about tire pressure from my bicycle riding. I did have the gauge and a pump. To my surprise the motorcycle the day after I picked it up had a tire pressure that was 150% of recommended. Those suckers were green and rock hard. Instantly I realized that the reason the service dept was loaded with wrecked bikes was they were selling to newbies and maybe experienced riders machines with those green and over pressured tires. A formula for disaster!
I would visit that mega shop and wait just down the block and would wave over new bike owners and introduce myself and tell them my story. Without hesitation they would let me check their pressures and the bike over all. Practically 95% of the time their tires were way over pressure. it was quite a revelation to me and to the folks I’d check tire pressure on.
It’s is also pretty shocking to look up the price of new tires. Top that off with learning their lifetime in miles. For me that means a new set every year, for now. I’ll end that maybe it another great reason to have a smaller bike. Their tires are a bit less expensive. My dragon is the first liter bike I’ve ever had. While it is very sexy to see that 185 on the back, boy is that one expensive bit of rubber! I’m saving up to replace the front and rear.
Thank you #fasteddie for passing on the experience and info. Our best education is the actual experience of other riders.
Sadly, just because someone works at a bike shop doesn't mean they have good intentions or even know what they're talking about...you have to educate yourself.
I love this Motorcycle Journey. Just when you’ve got your head around one aspect there’s another elegant fascinating aspect to learn next. Such a great life metaphor in that you don’t really know what you need to know next or why it’s important until you’ve really demystified and maybe even mastered what you needed to know last. You do such an excellent job in individually encapsulating all these lessons, making them approachable and with your selfless delivery even humanizing them as well. Really glad you’re out there!
Thanks!
best motorcycle advice channel on youtube. you are VERY clear in explanation and go in depth. good advice, greets from holland and new sub !
Thank you so much! Please share with others!
btw I ride a Piaggio MP3 Yourban 300cc, eventhough its "Trike" your vids help out alot. I wanna become one with my motorcycle :)
Maybe something interesting to add to this (again really cool) video. I heard from a tire expert, that a lower tire pressure and a supposedly bigger contact patch resulting in more grip is a big myth. If the grip increases at all, it's just marginal. A tire should have its defined pressure in order to perform with its full potential. The only reason to lower the tire pressure e.g. on a race track is because it gets much hotter, due to the more aggressive riding. Hot air expands, resulting in higher tire pressure. To compensate that, you decrease the cold pressure in the first place, so you will end up with the desired pressure when it's stinking hot on the track. Safe rides y'all
Yup :)
Thank you. I confess I don't check my tire pressure like I should, because I suck at it!!! I just wind up letting air out... then pump it up, check the pressure and let it all out again, over & over. I know, I need to practise... but I'm glad you did the video.
Get out there and do it!! lol
Find yourself a right angle gauge. It makes things sooo much easier.
I had front tire air leeking for the first 3 months I bought my R3, till they realigned it so now I'm used to checking everytime I go out. Awesome video Greg!
Awesome! Good for you!
Your videos are really awesome. Thanks for being so friendly and humble with us noobs. I recently got my first bike ever (Yamaha R3) and felt overwhelmed about how much there's to learn and how little I can get out of my bike. How every, your videos have been really helpful and in a couple weeks I've manged improve a lot. Shut up and practice is my new mantra. Thank you!
That's awesome!! Great bike too!! Keep that thing for a long time and really learn how to ride it! Don't be tricked into thinking you need a faster bike..just learn to be a faster rider!
@@MotoJitsu thank you man! I'm focusing on getting safer; watching your videos made me realize that my cornering was really bad and unsafe. How ever, I now confidently corner at 80km/h thanks to the counter-steering explanations you've made.
Courses and practice my friend, you'll be good! Hopefully you're fully geared up too!
@@MotoJitsu what do you think is more important to learn first? Or is they a "path" of stuff to focus on? I was thinking counter-steering > emergency breaking > swerving > smooth cornering
Take another course...then practice what they teach. Then take another course, and repeat. Then practice some more. You have to counter steer to corner so that's two for one.
Your videos really touch on the very basic things that are extremely important. Nobody talks about this. 👍
:) thanks over 170+ to go through :)
Got my first bike about a month ago, and license, i rode it a couple times then i checked the tire pressure and each tire was almost 10 lbs to low. I was blown away.
An entire month went by and you didn't check? That's why I suggest minimum once a week yourself..don't rely on others.
@@MotoJitsu
Yrs ago, back when i was wet behind the ears... 😊
i bought a cbr600 sight unseen. After having it shipped down to me, i then rode it for about 6 months and all i ever did was put more fuel in it. Never checked the chain, tyre tread, tyre pressures, nothing...
Looking back now, i really am amazed i never got hurt on that bike. Glad to have survived!
Fast Eddie, just wanted to say that ive watched quite a few of your videos now, and your content, your presentation, and the way you get the idea through is absolutely amazing!!
What your doing for these youngsters is incredible and you deserve much more than a pat on thenback. I have no doubt your teachings have already saved lives.. i reckon even some older farts like me could learn a thing or two.. if they get their heads out of you know where.... 😂😂
Just really wanted to say what a fantastic job you have done, and continue to do..
God Bless you Brother, happy riding 😊
Smart & experienced rider. My Tuono factory 2006 Fr Tire pressure is 2.3 bar and 2.5 bar for the Rr tire (33.5 and 36.5 Psi)
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I have a Joe Blow pump too. They are often overlooked because people think they’re just for bicycles. They’re easily capable of 100psi which is way higher than needed for a motorcycle. My tube rotted over time and I just replaced it. Had it at least 10 years and it’s still going.
Awesome!
My brand new 2020 R6 came from the dealership with low tire pressure. Always check even if its straight from the dealership! Also just learned they have a total control training center here in Colorado!!! badass!
yes!!
Great video performing a simple task. The explanations are very useful, even though most of us know how to check and adjust tire pressure. Oh, and I now hang my helmet on the mirror. Thanks for looking out for us newer riders!!
You're welcome!
Thank you for this video now I don’t have to wonder how many times to check TP. Same here with helmet on mirror tip 👐
Alex-Jando Ruelas You’re welcome!
Such an easily and often overlooked thing tire pressures. I think most bike rider's are more considerate and thoughtful with maintenance I general, but most car drivers don't give a shit like my Dad, he drives short distances every day and never checks the tire pressures until the tires start to look flat and only then puts air in them.
Handy video Eddy 👍
Thanks!
Fast Eddie comes through again! I received my bike from Harley and have been riding it around happy as a clam for about a month. I saw this video and said hey, maybe I should check the tires. 26.5 psi in rear, 26 psi front. Just a tad off from the 40 rear, 38 front thats recommended. I feel stupid, but enlightened! Thanks bud!
Dannnnnggg that was low!! Good thing you caught it!
Good thing you put out videos that matter. Just joined Patreon. Keep it up. Hope to ride together one day!!
Thank you so much Alexander!! :) If you're ever in San Diego let me know! We'll meet up!
I have a Longacre Racing gauge that reads to the .2 psi, and absolutely love it. It even has a built in button valve so you don’t have to disconnect from the valve stem
nice
As always thank you. Im a new rider and appreciate the in depth information covering every detail basic or not.
You're welcome :) Glad to help
Since I only get to ride my bike once every two weeks or so (due to time constraints), I _ALWAYS_ go to the nearest gas station and check the tire pressure and pump the tires up (I struggle a lot when trying to get a good seal between the valve and the nozzle of the air hose so some air gets out in the meantime). I did buy a pressure gauge that was tested and found to be one of the most precise on the local market, but it wasn't designed with motorcycles in mind and it does not fit between the spokes of the rear wheel, sadly.
All in all, I have done about 5000 km on my current tires and they are still in pretty good shape so it does pay dividends to take good care of them. I never thought about overpressuring them, though. Seems like an interesting idea worth exploring more.
try it out!
Thanks Eddie for passing the knowledge, I'm a newbie and watching your instructional videos really helps me a lot!
You're welcome!
Brilliant and I’ve got the Lee Parks’ book on Kindle - so can be referenced via my iPhone. Thanks again for your vlog.
Great idea! Awesome book!
Fast Eddie is my kind of biker. He's practical, smart and willing to share his experience and knowledge. Also doesn't hurt that he's kind of cute with a voice to match.:)
The unique situation here Is that it’s the kymco Spade Adult minibike( Awesome bike to ride by the way) It has those kind of fat tires ( 12 inch rim) And the bike only weighs about 260 pounds. Slight changes in the tire pressure have a direct impact on the stiffness of the ride. Thx!!!
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Another great video! Absolutely spot on about the importance of proper tire pressure!
Thank you!
Always love your videos full of priceless information. I’m always checking my tires almost daily. Do you have any ideas on why a rear tire would be losing air? Say about 4 psi overnight? Thank you fastest Eddie.
Your valve stem could be leaking, there might be a pinhole in the tire, or air might be slipping through the tire and the rim. Put some soap and water in a spray bottle and spray it all over the tire. Wherever the air is coming from you will see bubbles start to form.
Thanks! There must be a slow leak in the tire somewhere.
Great advice as usual. I particularly appreciate the fact that you use a calibrated pressure gauge. It is very important. Gauge on (bicycle) pump, especially low price, are not reliable at all. I use an electronic gauge device to check pressure at 0.01 bar accuracy. Just perfect.
Thanks!
@@MotoJitsu , just to say that I'm a newbie in this universe. My bike instructor is pretty good. But your videos put motorcycling to next level. You allow me to focus on what is important, to get safer and more confident. I THANK YOU !!
Thank you :)
Bro you are awesome all of your videos are really interesting and actually you have been doing all or us a big favor sharing your experience. My respect and admiration goes out to you.
Thanks!!
Hi Ed my tire pressure is stated right on the side of my Suzuki Vstrom . The bike suspension is designed for that pressure never mind what the tire said . That’s where people get confused. Ride safe Pal cheers.
Thanks!
Great video Eddie. I'm really obsessive about tyre pressure accuracy due to having had a few near misses in the past - due to low tyre pressures. Great work !!!
Once a week is good :)
Very thorough and attention holding info on tyre (uk spelling) pressures.... Thanks....
You're welcome!
I have the same road pilot 4 tyres on my bike and I love them!
:)
I never get Tired of your videos. They Wheelie Pump me up to ride.
Awesome!
Hey Eddie, thanks for you videos. I watch yours and Canyon chasers all the time. I have your app and I have taken two ChampU online courses and have learned so much. Especially trail braking! What a game changer. So I have two bikes. A Goldwing and a Harley wide glide. The question (observation) is the recommended pressure for the rear is 42 on the GW. I ride 2 up a lot. At 42 set cold, after an hour of good riding of both freeway and twisties the rear tire will expand to over 52 pounds one time. I have a FOBO2 TPM app that informs me that is dangerously high. Now that I have the TPMS I have become a tire pressure nazi and am trying to figure out what the actual best pressure is for me and my riding style. Whats you thoughts on maybe setting the rear at 38 instead of 42 and letting it heat up and expand within a safe zone. Or should I just ride and forget?
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Thanx again Eddie for more great content, I’ll be getting my merch soon
Awesome! Thank you!
Great instructional video! I also live in San Diego; hope to run into you someday.
By the way, whats the name of the tire pressure gauge you are using the the video? I am interested in purchasing one for myself.
Thanks!! it's a Lee Parks Designed one....find it at www.leeparksdesign.com
On my BMW I have a tire pressure monitor, what BMW calls RDC.
The tire pressure can be constantly displayed in the TFT display of my bike, if the rider wants to.
This feature is extremely useful, as a couple of months ago there was a small puncture in the rear tire, but when I turned on the engine of my bike one day, a red warning message was displayed in the TFT display telling me that the pressure in the rear tire was way too low. The value then was at 1.3 bar when the correct tire pressure should have been 2.9 bar.
on the bmw's I've had, that system seemed pretty accurate :)
@@MotoJitsu I possess no really accurate tire pressure gauge and have decided to trust the BMW RDC system.
Good call on the separate tire guage. Bike pumps measure the line pressure
Nice. Simple and basic, but it works!
Thanks Fast Eddie saying you're not so great taking bike to limits. Myself as a rookie knowing need to slow down. Thanks
You’re welcome!
I never had the confidence to do this on my own till your video Thank you
That's great! You're welcome :)
My dad got aluminum valve stems with a 90 degree angle to make it easier to reach on his bike. Makes it way easier to check.
sure is!
Can you explain why it is generally recommended to have such a dramatic difference in tyre pressures for the track and the street? When I say street, I don't mean city riding or touring long ways, but spirited canyon carving on a twisty mountain road on a hot day. I mean the difference in riding might not be that different apart of the riding lines, assuming it's someone who's not pushing the bike to it's limit either on track or roads. I would also want to have maximum grip available despite faster tyre wear.
In short: twisty mountain road vs. track, what is there so different that would require such a big pressure change?
Who said it's recommended to have a dramatic difference in pressure? On the street I keep my tires like it says to in the owners manual (on the bike I have now 2018 BMW S1000R) 36 cold in the front and 42 cold in the rear. For these tires (Dunlop Q3+'s) on the track, I drop to 32/32. I met a Dunlop former racer at the track and that's what he recommends for that tire, for the track. On the street I'm not braking from 140 to 60 for a corner so the pressure I use is just fine for street riding. On the track, I'm dragging elbow and pushing hard...so lower tire pressure, better grip, more confidence, etc.
@@MotoJitsu I was at the track during an academy/race event recently on my 2018 S1000R. The instructors and guys from the tyre booth recommended 29f/26r (cold) which seemed to work OK. After the first day, the Michelin guy looked at my rear tyre wear pattern and told me to decrease it even more. I'm using Rosso Corsa II tyres. Also to note this is in Thailand with weather +35c/95F so very warm. For 32/32 is this measured hot or cold?
Thanks for the advice, as usual, good stuff. I guess the key is that there is a big difference in the riding style on the track compared to street use for you. Personally, I'm not yet pushing the bike that far on the track, so the difference is not huge compared to my street riding (no speed limits here, in practice ;)
@@santaon2wheels600 Different tires work best at various pressures...then there's personal preference too. I rode 30/30 before then I realized I didn't like it...now I ride (on my tires 32/32).
Hello sir I’ve watched several of your videos and you’ve helped me regain confidence in practicing skills for riding after 9 years of not doing so after my accident on my old dual sport bike. I thank you for the information and great content, I was wondering what the name or brand of the tire pressure gauge is and the hand pump you are using in this video? I’m looking to have one digital gauge for my house, and a pencil gauge to keep in my backpack as I ride. The hand pump will make it easier to fill up the pressure when it’s only a few pounds off vs a compressor. Keep up the content, it’s much appreciated appreciate your service and stay safe this Memorial Day weekend.
I'm glad! I think it's Joe Blow. You too!
Thank you sir, I appreciate it and I will as well.
@@talonx1000 You're welcome!
Another great video Eddie! Thanks!!
Thanks Alex!
Great content as always, but what if the owner's manual is 20 years old 'cause the bike is old, and the tyres are so different than the tyres used 20 years ago? is it the indicated pressure still usefull?
Daft question; does it make a difference if you measure the tyre pressure with the weight of the bike on/off the wheels? i.e. on a centre stand or upright off a stand?
No difference at all, just do it with cold tires :)
Another great video! Thanks a bunch!
thanks!!
If I change my stock tires for another ones (diff brand and even diff size) should I still take into account the tire pressure listed on owners' manual or should I look for another number?
Then call the manufacturer and get their advice....but generally the owners manual is a general guideline no matter the tire.
Sir for the bmw gen 2 what is your recommendation tire pressures in the street riding
Thanks for the video and demonstration! Very helpful.
You're welcome!
@@MotoJitsu My bike came brand new from the dealership with just 17psi front and 25 rear. I bought a good tire guage because i didnt believe my pen stick shaped car tire guage. I was scared to add almost 20lbs of air pressure to each tire to have exact same pressure you have in your main road bike in this video. Time to air em up! Congrats on the BMW s1000r btw!
Thanks Eddie, New ridder here, great info always. You taught me how to handle corners much better. Bicycle pump? Had no idea. Hmmmm
Thanks!
The pump in this video is "JoeBlow HP" (which stands for High Pressure). It delivers ~100psi which is needed for road bicycles but it has small piston&volume.
Better choice is to opt in for a MOUNTAIN-bike specific pump, like "JoeBlow Mountain". You'll get lower max pressure (~70psi) but much higher pump volume and will be able to pump the whole motorbike tire in like 10-20 compressions. It has a gauge on it as well ;)
Who cares what you use, just check & adjust it every week.
@@MotoJitsu agree! 😊 Just saying MTB pumps make it a breeze. Have just checked and adjusted mine. Thanks for the reminder!
This one I'm using is a breeze :)
At a dedicated tire shop I asked the guy to let me compare my guage readings against his and was able to check my collection of tire gauges against his reading. This allowed me to decide which guages to keep on hand and which were junk. Now I am enlightened that my craftsman electric pump guage is bogus.
😁👌🏼
Bicycle pump is a good idea and a good arm work out also.
Yes!
When in doubt, ask MOM (Motorcycle Owner's Manual)... ;)
lol yes
Once the gauge is properly aligned, why do you not accept the first reading and go by the second one? Easy enough to do it that way, but I am just curious if there is something that I am missing. Thanks for sharing.
To ensure it's consistent.
great..thanks
Jim D you’re welcome
600rr recommended tire pressure is 36f/42r. Max tire pressure for my rear tire is 42. The first time i tried this the rear was too hard. After i got home it was past the recommended Max tire pressure on the side wall. Not sure why Honda recommended 42? I run 36f/36R. Seems to work. What are your thoughts on the pressure for the rear? I believe the stock tire is a Dunlop 180/55 ZR17 and i have that on my bike right now.
That's the max the tire is allowed to have...tires warm up when ridden upon. Contact the tire manufacturer to get suggested pressures for your bike.
What if you have tires that aren't stock? Would the pressures listed in the bike's manual still be accurate? I bought my 2004 R6 used and the Diablo tires that are on it aren't stock (at least I don't think they are).
Then research the tire manufacturer's recommendation for that bike.
Hey man. Did you Update your opinion on tire pressure?
The owners manual may say a recomended pressure, but doesnt this depend on the the specific tire?
For example a street tire shouldn't have the same pressure as a race tire.
I think.
Been riding for 11 years now and if I'm on a sport-ish style bike, the pressures for the type of riding that I do are between 30-32 front and 28-30 rear, cold. If I'm on a bike like I have right now, GS Adventures, stock pressure is best.
How much air in rear for long highway trips? A commercial cut in and I couldn’t make it out. My new tires are 3 months old with 5,000 miles and I’ll be lucky if I can get 8,000 out the of the rear. Have the same tires Michelin Pilot.
What's in your owners manual....that's what you set it too.
What are your thoughts on Insurance? do we need to insure our motorcycle?
Full coverage, 100%.
What's the name of that thing you're using to check pressure? Please tell me.
Tire pressure gauge. www.leeparksdesign.com
great choice of bikes
Thanks!
Always good information.
Thanks!
is normal air good is nitrogen better for motorbike tyres
You can get a compressor and an accurate digital gauge for less than 100 bucks and it will last you for 20 or 30 years. Well worth it.
Sure can
i honestly dont know what psi to put in my cbr,i had 40rear,38 front and bow trying 35r 35f,i rather get more traction so i might leave it at that.
Dont forget to lower your pressure by few pounds if you ride in cold winter days,make sure you gently ride the bike so tires warm up first before making hard turns or even slight leans.I havent had any issues but i never ridden at around 40 degrees and my other bike was alot smaller,i think when i was on the bike it was around 50-60 degrees so no loss of traction
What does your owners manual say?
Enjoyed this vid.Found it helpful once again :)
Thank you!
Came for the lean videos stayed for the tire pressure :)
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@@MotoJitsu when i checked mine it only had 18 an required 34 just remedied it tho
wow, check it way more often
Hi, I apologize in advance for my bad english, cause I'm italian and still not so confident with the lenguage.
But i would like to ask if this specific tire gauge works also on bike wich has the "little thing where you put the air in" like an L.
Because mine have, and i'm interestend after this video to buy one
Thanks!
works for all bikes :)
@@MotoJitsu thanks!
Doesnt your GS have tyre pressure control so you could check it even when riding? Is it accurate?
Sure does...but I don't rely on technology, I check & adjust myself at least 2 times a week.
MotoJitsu I admit I rely on it. I check it every time before actually riding. But I am not sure if it is really accurate. I know that manometers at gas stations are really horrible in accuracy. Have you ever checked bike´s measurement vs manual?
I check and adjust my pressure before I leave in the morning, I have my air pump I use, I never go to gas stations to check.
The reading on my gauge never matches bmws tps read out. I stick with the gauge.
yo eddie i need your advice, please help :) i just bought 2007 honda hornet, and need new tires for the bike, and as a begginer i dont know alot about tires. guy at shop told me to choose between dunlop roadsmart 3 (sport touring tires) and sportsmart 2 max (hypersport tires). i am going to buy them on monday. i would mostly use them for city commuting and some twisties on weekend, and motojitsu ofc. :D we dont have too much rain here in europe and winters arent harsh. from my research these hypersport seems like overkill, do you think roadsmart 3 are good begginer friendly tires for my conditions and would i feel safe on them? thank you :)
Get Pilot Road 5's if they fit or Pilot Road 4 Trails if you can still find them...I have the Pilot Road 4 trails on my bike and use them for street and track...they're awesome. Either way, make sure the time stamp on the sidewall of the tire says the tire is actually new. Make sure the second two numbers out of the four, say 18. If the number is 4318 that means the tire was made on the 43rd week of 2018, don't let them put old tires on your bike.
MotoJitsu thanks ed, i guess ill go with sport touring tires then! i dont know do they have pilot road tires, ill check, and they have good discount on dunlop now, but they are both in same category so i hope there shouldnt be any major difference if i get dunlops. ill check to make sure that they are new, thank you for advice!
I'm getting Q3's for my KTM 390 soon too :)
I got a question. So on the manual it states to use Metzeller Sportec tires on my Duke. What if i want to use a different brand of tire from a different manufacturer? Do i still apply the same PSI according to "MOM"
change to whatever tires you want to, just ensure they're the same size then go off what the new tire recommendations are for your bike
Friends told be to put F 30 and R 30psi on my R6. But I'm 240lbs and feels too soft. What do you recommend for heavier riders or should I go what stock psi said and put 42psi to the rear?
those "friends" have no idea what they're talking about...unless you're riding on a track...then I would start with 32/32. Yes, leave the bike to what is says in the owners manual, probably 36/42 cold.
@@MotoJitsu no I'm not riding track. Still watching a bunch of your videos to get to that level. All street riding for now. Thanks for the respond brother.
@@jrcastrorwc No problem, yes I would ride what the owners manual says, I rode 36/42 on my S1000R everywhere and had no issues
@@MotoJitsu just felt waaaaaaay too soft for my fat ass. I will readjust my psi. Keep up the great vids. They really do help
glad to hear it :)
I have to say that I cannot agree with recommended tire pressure. It's said the same thing since Motorcycles came out. 36f 42r. Tire and suspension technology have advanced so much yet the pressure has never changed. Plus we have seasons, ppl live in different climates, humidity, ect ect. So I guess I'm saying this stuff can vary so much.
Read Total Control, 2nd Edition by Lee Parks..chapter 1 about traction to learn about tires.
Do you mind if I ask what city/ state your in?
San Diego, CA.
@@MotoJitsu are you doing any classes in SD. I’m in PB.
Great vid! Me and My r6 thankyou!😊
you're welcome
Problem that I see is if you check your tire pressure at home cold, and need air, a lot of people don't have a compressor at home if they need air. They have to ride somewhere to find a compressor. Your tires are no longer cold, and you no longer have an accurate reference for filling the tire. How long would you have to sit and wait for the tire to be considered cold again.
If we use tire gel, should we go for higher tire pressure or lower or usual...
Do what the owners manual says
@@MotoJitsu nth is mentioned in the manual about tire sealant gel...
Sealant? As it there’s a hole in the tire? Replace it
@@MotoJitsu its kind of liquid that we put inside tire so whenever there is a puncture it seals the whole immediately...
so there is a debate or confusion, as the liquid occupies some space inside, will it require more air to get the same street performance?
If there's a puncture, replace the tire asap. That's my advice.
40 1\2 ..36 works for me. Street Rod 750
Nice!
i was looking for such tool online..any advice on where to get one, accurate?
Leeparksdesign.com
Take a Total Control course. They’ll hand you one for free!
It’s a good pump
Yes!
Be gentle on the air gage. Treat as you lover and not your sparring partners. Stop punching the stem in. The gage is a delicate precision instrument
I'm not
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How do you know when you need to replace your rubber?
It gets down to the wear bar.
@@MotoJitsu Simple, Thanks! I put almost 10k on my current tires and they look really great still. I'm glad there's nothing else to it
Maybe I missed it, but why do you discard the first pressure reading?
Might of made a mistake
1 ) Check your tire pressure every time you ride and when temperature changes (morning to afternoon). Because a cold tire pressure at 15 degree Celsius is not the same when it becomes 25 or 30 or 35. It's not apples to apples.
2 ) you must'nt rely on those "numbers" in the manual! The "pressure numbers" are good for..
A ) what rider wheight (120, 160, 180, 200, 220 pound....)????
B ) what temperature (5, 15,.. 40 degree Celsius)??
C ) what riding style (slow /normal/ fast)
D ) what Brand and model (Soft carcasse, Medium carcasse, hard carcasse)
E) environment???
We don't know!! So, you have to figure out your tire pressure. The pressures in any books are quite useless, or only a starting point, can not tell this often enough even to experienced riders!!! How to figure out your tire pressure? Go und ride and get the tire warm (>30 min) then measure warm pressures. It should gain 3-4 psi). Under 3 psi you are a little overinflated, more than 4/5 psi underinflated. ;)
"normal" fast riders should explore 2 tire pressures. For Colder temperatures and hotter conditions not to complicate it. Fast riders, even when they are lighter riders should have more pressures supporting their ability (hard braking, more gas/throttle) stressing tires. Ability overcomes everything.
Fast eddie your michelin road 4 is a very Soft tire on a heavy bike with a good and faster rider. So you automaticaly need way more pressure as written in "the book". You could try 40 psi or more in the front when braking harder /turning faster :) but i Think you sold the bike
I don't agree with anything you just said...but that's ok. I keep my pressure to what it says in the owners manual and it's perfectly fine, never had one issue and my tires last a long time relatively speaking. If you change brands, then you go off the tire manufacture's recommendations. Only time I lower the pressure is when I'm at a track or I'm doing aggressive practice (knee dragging)...but I know people who run their pressures lower no matter what and they go through tires every 2k miles. All your choice...but I recommend sticking around the pressures they recommend in the owners manual, they didn't just guess what that number is, it's there for a reason.
@@MotoJitsu helloouuuu;) yes It's ok to start with "book numbers" as a starting point. But the book doesnt answear all my questions so the beauty of riding a bike is to ride and figure out whats best for me/you. If the book can answear my questions its ok. But it can't. Its Like listening to the guy on the street who says :"just trust your tires dude." You have to figure out your personal pressure, the same principle as setting sag, rebound, ergonomics.. or would you trust tue "book" or manufacturer Settings?
Suspension set up is a pretty exact science, can’t trust with what feels good to you.
@@MotoJitsu but you did it right! You put more pressure in the front tire when you needed it for more stability matching your ability:)
@@MrMedicusNeo That's not what I did nor do.
So wish you were my neighbor 👍💪🏼
:) thanks
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I wonder if it hurts the rim when u run over a pothole with a low tire pressure.....
have to hit it very hard with very low pressure
I can see the pressure on the dash
Sweet! My bike too, now just ensure it's adjusted depending on what you're doing.
I check before the first ride of the day while bike is warming up. takes 30 secs at most.
smart!
Cushioning is better at 20 20
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so i got 35 35 in tires,then i start riding so they warm up to lets assume 37 37.
How do you think it will affect the pressure when my weight applied on the bike?will it stay the same and just apply more force on tires?,im 180 pounds
Not much, you'll be good.
Is there a law for free air for motorcycle tires?
Pretty sure in CA
I believe the law in CA is that you must purchase gas there first. 9 times out of 10 though, if you go in and ask, they will turn it on for you.
Yes
It's been 36 / 42 on almost every bike for decade's regardless the size and weight of the bike and any other changes that can effect it, kind of odd no !?
Change it to whatever you want.
@@MotoJitsu I was only pointing something out, too many variables left out of that equation to set in stone 36/42. Obviously anyone can change it to what they want
it's a good place to start
interesting but in my country the asphalt traction is poorest in the world to I better drop it 3 pounds front and rear, when I ride, I don't ride much its a hobby so won't kill the tire
You'll just be wearing out the tires way faster than normal.
@@MotoJitsu true but a roads are slim so will wear them less its like 32 front on manual on normal street i guess in my country lebanon street to have same wear should be 30, few less then manual so far 5000 miles on them and tire rubber spikes still show hehehe
Next week how to tie shoe laces.
Sounds like you'll need it.
Mai peetamber a Apalachicola
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Airing up a low back tire would be a workout, even for a young NinjaWarrior, with a bicycle pump. For about $100, an electric air compressor will get the job done much faster. Can also run air tools off it, air up car tires, etc. However, I doubt Fast Eddie even owns a car.
Mostly it’s only 2-3lbs at a time if you check weekly.
Only a workout if you just changed tyres/fixed a flat... that initial from 0 takes forever, but when you have pressure in them it is only a few pumps to the right number.
volume too low
500 dollars to replace tires? fast eddie needs to get some tools.
What does it cost for a dealership to replace yours?
i dont know. i get my tires off revzilla and install them myself only takes about an 1 hour.
I don't have a tire machine.
neither do i. all i got is pro motion bead breaking levers and some wheels savers + tools needed to remove the wheels.
In Aus, it is avg of $50ish for them to change/mount a tyre, some more so depending on the bike.
22 minutes on checking tire press. Seriously
Not everyone knows everything like you do.
@@MotoJitsu witty