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5/21/2020 8:59pm
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Riding out at 3 Palms in Houston. Track conditions are Intermediate/Sandy. Just picked up and mounted my first set. Did not feel safe at speeds. What tire pressure does anyone recommend?
Thanks
Thanks
Running lower will roll the sidewalls.
http://pulpmx.com/2017/08/17/michelin-starcross-5-soft-reviewed/
The Shop
I have found these last longer than Dunlops and give about 85% or more of the traction (i.e. not quite as good).
Me, I go for 14 lbs on my low-pressure auto parts store Special Gauge. I have the soft on my KTM 150 XC-W and medium on the KX and TC 125. I run mediums on the rear of all 3.
What Dunlaps are we referring to, specifically? I don't have good success with them, particularly on the KX.
FYI, to get the most accurate reading from a gauge, you need one that has double the range for your application. Thats why motion pros mechanical gauge max range is 30 pisg
A good gauge or at least one that has been adjusted / confirmed is accurate is very important. I learned the hard way, had a regular advance auto chinese special, come to fine out after 3 years of using it, it was 8 psi high, So I was running 21psi, face palm
If I get that Motion Pro and it clogs up with slime the first time I use it, I'm gonna be pissed.
I've been using these for years. Only prob is they don't like to be dropped.
https://www.chapmoto.com/accu-gage-low-pressure-sx-series-0-15-psi-tire…
Pit Row
Oh, I know... because it's my son's bike with the AER forks and he doesn't want me touching HIS tools!!!
Longacre has 0-30 liquid filled gauges for $50 bucks. Can be bought off eBay, Amazon, ect. Speedway also has them listed even cheaper as garage sale items, due to being 1/4lb off.
https://www.amazon.com/Longacre-52-52022-Liquid-Filled-Gauge/dp/B01LRIT…
Best thing to do is to test a bunch of pressures and find which pressure not only "feels" right, but also has the proper amount of "rim clean" on the rim edge.
Michelins, ide start at 14.5 and depending on your issues go up or down.. that tire likes more pressure if youre a faster rider.. if not it will roll on you.
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