Had a ride out after several months of inactivity, and I didnt check my tyre pressures. Bike felt fine, perhaps a bit more compliant over the bumps, but totally fine in bends. Perhaps more planted than usual.
Checked them today and they were about 32, front and rear. Pumped them back to 36/42 which is normal. It will be interesting to see if I fel any difference.
I know track day gods reduce pressures for hard riding, but I don't ride hard. What pressures do others use?
Tyre pressures
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Re: Tyre pressures
36/42
Only time I paid much attention beyond that was to check the pressures fully loaded before setting off touring.
I've always assumed the the lower track pressures are because the tyres get hotter and that the actual operating pressure is, pretty much, the same as on road.
Only time I paid much attention beyond that was to check the pressures fully loaded before setting off touring.
I've always assumed the the lower track pressures are because the tyres get hotter and that the actual operating pressure is, pretty much, the same as on road.
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Re: Tyre pressures
Official Falco pressures are like everything else, 36F/42R but I prefer 32F 36R for solo riding. If I take a pillion its 36F/42R.
KTM specify 2 bar (29 psi) F & R for the 690 Duke, so that's what I use.
And for the LC it's whatever Haynes recommends (I forget every time and have to check).
KTM specify 2 bar (29 psi) F & R for the 690 Duke, so that's what I use.
And for the LC it's whatever Haynes recommends (I forget every time and have to check).
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