I recently checked my tires (which I neglected to do for too long) and I noticed on my Pilots on the tire the PSI is recomended at 42 but my bike manual says 36.... I know on cars you should go with the PSI on the tire reguardless of what your owners manual says... Is this the same with a bike ? I'm sure it is & I have the squid question of the week but, rather ask then troubble occur..

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pilot powers require higher pressure than most other tires, go with what michelin recommends for them

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The answer to the universe is 42... must be the answer to the proper tire pressure as well....

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The tire should read a psi used for max load, not a recommended psi for normal riding. Different brands/types of tires work best at different pressures, but when all else fails, you can use your MOM recomended settings as a baseline.

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I agree with Eric on this one. Def depends on what type riding you do, how much you weigh, and a few others.

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Freddie Spencer told me that the Pilot series runs a higher pressure than most others and its best to call a michelin rep and ask. The Racer's Edge guys told me to run 37 front 38 rear in my '04 Interceptor on the track, and it stuck like glue so I assume they were dead-on with thier recommendation.

I'm sure whatever pressure your owner's manual says will be fine, but unless your bike came stock with Pilot Powers then I'd call a rep and ask just to be safe. The owner's manual is listing pressures for whatever tires your bike came with.

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Thanks for the replys all... I put them both at 42 PSI & i'm only riding on the street but i'll contact them thanks...

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Try different tire pressures, 42 psi is kindda high. I got qualifiers and run them 34~36 to around the city and if I go in a group ride, down to 32… some peeps here are hard to follow with hard tires.
42 PSI will affect adversely your traction. Chances are that will be beneficial for your tires (tires will last forever). But I wouldn’t do it.

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Too high, unless you're two-up with 100lbs of luggage. Start at your manual's recommendation of 36/36 and tweak it from there.

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2007 Suzuki GSXR600 - wifebeater and flip-flops optional
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http://www.gleno.net

Will do

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