side panel melting / tweety

[Kurt Simpson (Editor Dual Sport News)]

> 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

I'd suggest about 32 front and rear onroad... Kurt

[Backroad Bill]

> How do I determine the proper tire inflation pressure for the tires > on my 1998 KLR-650?

Marc, Read the fine print on the side of the tire.

[Fred Hink]

[b]The "fine print" on the side of the tire is for Maximum load at Maximum pressure.  This may not be the proper air pressure for every day riding.[/b] [b][/b]  [b]Fred[/b]  

----- Original Message ----- [b]From:[/b] billmonahan@... [b]To:[/b] DSN_klr650@egroups.com [b]Sent:[/b] Tuesday, October 10, 2000 6:40 PM [b]Subject:[/b] [DSN_klr650] Re: How to Determine Proper Tire Inflation Pressure for On-Road Riding? > How do I determine the proper tire inflation pressure for the tires > on my 1998 KLR-650?  Marc, Read the fine print on the side of the tire. Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@... Let's keep this list SPAM free! Visit our site at http://www.egroups.com/group/DSN_klr650 To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@egroups.com

[Tom Bowman]

Marc Clarke asked:

> 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

Your tires are inflated properly when there is a maximum of 10% pressure gain from dead cold to "hot" (ten minutes or more at highway speed with whatever max load you carry). Get a digital gauge and a notebook and start checking, and don't forget the pressure is proportional to outside air temperature so your equation will be different at different seasons. And never go over the maximum cold inflation pressure listed on the tire sidewall. Tom Bowman A14"Stella"

[Backroad Bill]

John, Freeway runs increase the temperature coming off the muffler. It will melt your sidepanel. I had mine replaced under warranty, but the second one melted just as readily. Get a new one from the dealer, and for the future, look upon it as a sign that you ride your motorcycle with gusto (spanish for pleasure).