Rode newer rocket on 14psi (1 bar) rear tire pressure for around 6 months

[Tripps]

I usually run 38 front, 42 rear, on a Touring

 

[wjb]

I think I might try the valve cap bluetooth pressure sensors, as long as they are capable of real time or near real time inflation via onboard air pump automatically activated by satalite linkup.

 

[Journeyman]

Just FYI,
I didnt check the tire pressure in very long time over 6+ months and I assumed that dealer might have filled up at last service plus rear tire never looked flat/low so i didnt bother. Only thing I noticed was little bit less power and heavier riding bike but I didnt take it seriously as I assumed it might be lower temperatures like 15C etc
I did a lot of riding on highway riding during these 6+ months
Today, i found today that rear tire had 13psi and front had 24psi. I followed the owner manual and filled it up to 42psi ( 2.9bar) as written in manual.

Cheers!

@imcool
Just want to say you're a good man to admit such a mistake. We've all made them- not sure I would have made that particular mistake, but I've certainly made my fair share of others. Keep riding. Keep learning....

 

[imcool]

@imcool
Just want to say you're a good man to admit such a mistake. We've all made them- not sure I would have made that particular mistake, but I've certainly made my fair share of others. Keep riding. Keep learning....

check your email please

 

[Crasher]

I usually run 38 front, 42 rear, on a Touring

My manual says 42psi both ends. I hadn't thought to try anything else as it all seems to work fine. I am approaching 16000ks on the rear and there is still tread left. Apparently I must ride like a fairy to get this many Ks from what I have read. Fair enough I don't do burn outs but I do love to crank the throttle and feel the woosh on frequent occasions. Maybe the country riding is way less abrasive on tires. There is a real pronounced flat across the centre but still depth left on the rain grooves. Hey and **** it but I am going to get my moneys worth....about $450 AU for a rear!! However having said that I am lucky to get 5000Ks off my old shovel and maybe 6000 on my 1098.
Be interest to know how many Ks others are getting.

 

[Journeyman]

My manual says 42psi both ends. I hadn't thought to try anything else as it all seems to work fine. I am approaching 16000ks on the rear and there is still tread left. Apparently I must ride like a fairy to get this many Ks from what I have read. Fair enough I don't do burn outs but I do love to crank the throttle and feel the woosh on frequent occasions. Maybe the country riding is way less abrasive on tires. There is a real pronounced flat across the centre but still depth left on the rain grooves. Hey and **** it but I am going to get my moneys worth....about $450 AU for a rear!! However having said that I am lucky to get 5000Ks off my old shovel and maybe 6000 on my 1098.
Be interest to know how many Ks others are getting.

I get a little over 4,000 miles per tire, roughly. I go through three sets/year.

I never have ever done a burnout in my life.

42psi both tires- check often

I wear the tread on the sides (twisties) before the middle (highway miles). Our roads are very curvy and the texture is usually rough. I suspect those getting really high mileage are riding mostly Interstate or straight two-lanes on smooth roads (less hard acceleration, less hard braking).

Front Tire
• ~3,500 Bridgestone Exedra
• 7,890 Shinko
• 13,180 Shinko

Rear Tire
• 3,150 Exedra Max (more miles on this tire- long road trip with mostly highway miles)
• 8,427 Exedra Max
• 12,530 Exedra Max