RCinNC
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They must make it a real adventure when you have to thread your way between objects. Lane splitting would be a real heart-stopper.
While it's true that the 804/805's have a maximum pressure rating of 33 PSI, the 705s however have a maximum pressure rating of 42 PSI, same as the OEM tires.scott123007 said:DO NOT inflate them to the owners manual recommended pressures. Not that they will explode or anything like that, but there is no advantage in doing so. Over inflating "could" be a cause for instability at higher speeds because they are designed to run with a maximum of 33 psi, both front and rear.
WJBertrand said:the OP is running the 705s
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You sure about that?
scott123007 said:No, guess not it says 805 doesn't it. I'm reading challenged today!WJBertrand said:the OP is running the 705s
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You sure about that?
Very interesting thank you!jackintherok said:Yep my standard pizza boxes (there's a note in them ... Do not exceed 85 mph with these bags on ... and other stuff) like made you feel there's not enough weight on the front end (at 80+). But rear tire pressure increase (technician at Yamaha told me use 39/40 instead of 36 psi in the back with bags on) ... and it worked some (running at 33 psi on the back did definitely not work on one blustery day), rear tire make (the old BWings on the new bike needed 40 psi with bags (maybe due to soft side walls), Pilot Road 3 and 4 were a lot better, now Battle axe Adventure X40R seems every bit as good as the P. Road 4, Michelin Anakee 3 had low traction ... open up out of bends and you start drifting at uncomfortable speeds, but offers another way of taking corners), the high screen supplied as an accessory (replaced it with the standard screen .. big difference), as mentioned blustery conditions (with bags the bike don't like them), the rider (I rode sports bikes and a Vmax before the S10 and they are much firmer up front)... I was holding the bars too tightly and a few sessions with finger-like contact in blustery conditions and making an effort not to correct made things a lot better. If I had to put them in order I'd say ... rider> the high screen>rear tire pressure>tire type... all can make life interesting in blustery/high speed conditions. Now I only exceed 85 with the pizza boxes, little wind and spider senses on 'max'. I am now running (with bags) at 33 front 38 psi rear, standard screen, Battle Axe Adventure rear (still Pilot Road 4 front), and that's OK. Without boxes different bike ... 120 no problem.
jackintherok said:....(technician at Yamaha told me use 39/40 instead of 36 psi in the back with bags on) ... and it worked some....
Nikolajsen summed it up.. I never looked at it that way but after watching a tractor trailer leaning over and shifting sideways in front of me on I25 north of T or C i gunned the throttle passed the truck and realized i wasn't taking as much of a beating.. I pulled over a few miles ahead and discussed this with my friend that was riding with me on his 2000 kawasaki concours. He was wondering why i started hitting 110 and he agreed it helped. April is around the corner high wind month..Madhatter said:at the risk of running down a rabbit hole, Ramsbella please explain extra high speed to deal with severe cross winds.... ive got to know.... I'm not troubled by cross winds as I adjust my speed to suit , just never thought busting a ton was the way to go...
Hey you asked!! HP in New Mexico are spread thin. Only see them in a cluster when they need to make their quota for the month.Madhatter said:I guess velocity of your bike over came the velocity of the cross wind , maybe that trucker should have punched it...... Mr. Highway Patrolman says , Sir do you no how fast your going ? rider says yes sir I do and here is why. Mr. Highway Patrol man says ,please turn around and put your hands behind your back..... not saying it doesn't work cause I have not tried it myself ( other than run it up to 80 which is the limit on the toll outside of Austin , and it didn't seem to help , didn't have the guts to try the ton.) riding in high wind is a challenge , one should not be afraid ,just careful...... a tall top box set up can add to the instability that cross winds impart ( makes it a sail ).... so we are back on topic...