how to determine proper tire inflation pressure for on-road riding?
Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2000 8:30 pm
I am completely new to motorcyling and pretty new to this list (yes,
I searched the archives), so please be gentle...
How do I determine the proper tire inflation pressure for the tires
on my 1998 KLR-650? I purchased the motorcycle used. The original
owner replaced the stock tires with a brand new pair of Pirelli MT70
tires before selling the motorcycle.
I bought a copy of the owner's manual and a copy of the service
manual. The owner's manual suggests tire pressures, but I fear these
tire pressures may be applicable only for the stock tires. I admit
my ignorance. I looked through the Pirelli web site looking for
inflation pressure numbers, weights, and guidelines--but my search
for information was unsuccessful.
Do I just use the owner's manual's numbers for tire inflation
pressure for my Pirelli MT70 tires? If now, please suggest how I
determine the correct inflation pressures.
-- Marc, A12