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Tire Pressure Question

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by hbennick, May 23, 2010.

  1. hbennick

    hbennick Member

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    SO, I have an 82 Yamaha xs400r Seca. The manual says tire pressure should be 26/28lbs for less than 198lbs load, and 28/36lbs for 198-474lbs and 2 up riding. The tires say 41 lbs for 2 up riding. I'm about 185lbs, so I split the difference and put in about 32/34.

    Is there a rule of thumb for this? Follow the manual, or follow the tires?
     
    hbennick, May 23, 2010
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  2. MiCarl

    MiCarl Active Member

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    If the tire manufacturer has a recommendation (and I don't mean the maximum pressure listed on the sidewall) go with their recommendation. They know way more about the tire than Yamaha did 25+ years ago.
     
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    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    The 41lbs is the max load inflation. I wouldn't run at 41lbs.

    You're fine at 28/34, might want to go to 28/36, especially for 2-up.
     
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