New bonnie tire pressure?

[Chris Gilmour]

What should the rear and front tire pressure be on the stock tires? Thanks.

 

[KingOfFleece]

It's on the bike lable-front down tube.

 

[Chris in NC]

Lemme help.. 33 Front / 36 Rear - tire pressure is critical for proper handling on these bikes.

 

[phil]

I think it depends on what type of tire you have, The metzlers I got with the bike says 41 in the back and 36 in the front. There a sticker on the back to that tells you aswell.

 

[Lobo]

and check least twice a month. mine will drop a few lbs depending on the weather.

 

[T-boy]

Mine says 33 front, 38 rear. I check the pressure every 2 - 3 weeks. Usually down a pound or 2.

 

[Texas94fs]

I run 30 front and 36 rear street, and 28 front and 29 rear track.

 

[Chris Gilmour]

Thanks all. I got it form the dealer and have been driving for a week, and noticed a bit of movement in the back in turns---not really a slide, but something not right. I bought a pressure gauge and it turns out the rear tire had 10 psi or so.

I hope I don't have a leak. I think I have around 38 psi or so in the rear now, and it's much, much better.

 

[strokerlmt]

I check my tires before I ride. I have a gauge in the garage. I also filled my rear and front ....then tapped it several times with my boot. Not scientific but I bet I could tell if I was 5lbs down. Sounds corny but I kick the tires after every stop.....looks good....probably stupid but it makes me feel better.
LMT
BTW I have never had a blow out , flat tire, lose of air whatever in all my riding years.

 

[koifarm]

Tried running mine with the sidecar at recommended pressures but find that a couple pounds down on the front and rear make it handle a bit better. The sidecar tire runs at 32psi. It seemed a bit "bouncy" or stiff with factory pressures and seems smoother with them down a bit. I do check about every other time I go out though...and change to summer air on May 20 and back to winter air on Labor day.

 

[KingBear]

This brings up the point that it's a real PAIN IN THE ASS for me to put air in the tires. I have to push the chuck against the valve really, really hard to get any air flowing at all. Is there one chuck that's better than another? Mine's just a regular one like this...

 

[tooblekain]

This is what I got: from Walmart but only paid about $15 at Walmart:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Campbell-...0000003260370&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=11379830

With the flexible hose, you have to snake through a couple spokes to get it to fit and clamp right

 

[koifarm]

gauge

I use one very similar to tooble but one that is not permanently attached to the air hose. Makes it easy to get the pressure without losing fingers or turning into a pretzel to get a reading. A bit less expensive as well.


http://www.autosportcatalog.com/ind...ferralID=7c5f7fe9-5a11-11df-8d8b-0026b95a1734

 

[aquinas]

I stumbled across this post because I could not get any of the rather large tire chucks and gauges to fit my stock '08 Bonnie valve stems.

I like the idea of the gauge on the chuck that Koifarm posted above.
http://www.autosportcatalog.com/tire-gauge-with-filler-chuck.cfm

Can anyone else recommend a good gauge? I have the air compressor in the garage and inspect her regularly but I hate digging around between the spokes and getting dirty before work. I'm looking for the easiest one you guys have found. thanks

 

[tooblekain]

I stumbled across this post because I could not get any of the rather large tire chucks and gauges to fit my stock '08 Bonnie valve stems.

I like the idea of the gauge on the chuck that Koifarm posted above.
http://www.autosportcatalog.com/tire-gauge-with-filler-chuck.cfm

Can anyone else recommend a good gauge? I have the air compressor in the garage and inspect her regularly but I hate digging around between the spokes and getting dirty before work. I'm looking for the easiest one you guys have found. thanks

A really good top of the line gauge is pretty expensive but is very accurate...this is a gauge I recommend and will be getting it soon:

http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0402/

Ive used it first hand and it's awesome. It adjusts to the environment's barometric pressure by opening up a nipple. Once done, you will have very accurate air pressure readings. This is especially important for track riding where a couple pounds can make a difference. You will never have to worry abotu this gauge being inaccurate.

 

[northcountry]

Air

Like most I top off every couple weeks. A few lbs. less, as better on the gravel roads. Thinking where is it leaking? Got an old trailer, (ford axle-tires) and in 15 yrs. have never topped off. Is it the stems, thinner tubes or????

 

[slowgator]

Digital

I got one of these a few years ago for less than $10 and it still works fine on original battery. Easy to use and comes with handy carry case. I use it before every ride. 33 front and 38 rear on stock Metzelers.

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs...D25X-_-202070724&locStoreNum=1854&marketID=28

 

[TXRider60]

I've always done the weekly pressure checks, on every motorcycle I've owned, but have a hard time doing it (bad back and knees)-- so I'm really excited about the "Tire Pressure Monitor Caps" (pressure-specific valve caps that alert you if you have a pressure drop): I've installed a pair on my 2009 Bonnie-- $4.99 each from Shadetree Powersports. Manual says 33 and 41, so I got caps for 32 and 40, and after second-guessing them a couple of times I'm developing confidence in the little rascals. They stay green if the pressure holds, small drop adds a yellow band, bigger loss adds a red ring.