Correct tire pressure for ducs

[bdub]

I run 38/36 in my Diablo Corsa 3.  Tryed 35 up front the day and that was okay. Didn't notice a differance.
I want to run more in the back but they end up feeling squimy around 40 so I just leave it at 38. It's getting squared up.

bdub

[arai_speed]

1 bar = 14.7 psi

So, 2.1 bar is 30.9 psi
2.2 bar is 32.3 psi

Thanks!  That's some mighty low tire pressure, I don't even run that on the track! 

[ducpainter]

Thanks!  That's some mighty low tire pressure, I don't even run that on the track! 

You should try it.

Tire life isn't optimal, but traction is.

[Speeddog]

Depends on the tires too.

I run 31/33 F/R with my diablos, but I'm about 160# without gear, on pretty good roads.

People seem to like running the Pilot Powers higher, which makes sense as they're a pretty light carcass.

[ducpainter]

Depends on the tires too.

I run 31/33 F/R with my diablos, but I'm about 160# without gear, on pretty good roads.

People seem to like running the Pilot Powers higher, which makes sense as they're a pretty light carcass.

If 32/34 is higher, then I agree.

[Augustus]

36 front and rear, it seems to work fine and is easy to remember.

[duc996]

32/34 on mine.

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[thruxton]

36 front and rear, it seems to work fine and is easy to remember.

that's what my suspension guru set me up with for street riding. i got no complaints with grip, compliance and mileage.

[Hollywood]

I was using the pressure that is stated in my 07 S2R owners manual.
2.1bar up front (+.3bar to handle rough/bumpy roads) or 35.3psi and 2.2bar or 32.3psi for the rear.

Then I noticed that on the frame there is this silver sticker.   What do ya know! The front and rear tire pressures are listed on it.  
32.7psi front and 36.9psi rear
If this is like its four wheel brethern. That sticker lists the recommended pressure for the tires that came on the bike when it left the factory.
It is more recent than the manual.

So, if your bike is new look at that sticker.

If your bike is an older model, and the sticker is still on the frame, then you can use it as a reference point. Since you probably don't have the same tires on now that came with it. If that sticker is long gone, well, there is always the owners manual.

As a rule I don't go higher than 3psi less than the max cold pressure,
What ever pressure you use just make sure it is not more than the max cold pressure on the side of the tire.

Hope this helps

[64duc]

Same info is found on the maintenance manual, now if someone could tell me just what that means I'll be a happier person 

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