Tyre Pressure

Discussion in 'Triumph General Discussion' started by tomrx7, Aug 25, 2019.

  1. tomrx7

    tomrx7 Member

    Aug 11, 2019
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    morning folks when I got the trophy 1200 the gentleman I got it from ran the tyres at 34/38,and it ran good at those pressures but in reading the manual it’s states 36/41 so put the pressures up, on motorway journey I thought there was something wrong with the bike it felt completely unstable at 70/80 so much so I back off to 60/65,also felt more viby and the mirrors seemed to vibe more than I thought they did,thought I would drop the pressures back to 34/38 and try it and everything back to normal, so obviously the bike doesn’t like the recommended pressures , the bike has just completed a euro tour with the previous owner and the back tyre is a little squared off, would I right in thinking that because the tyre is squared off the higher pressure will be upsetting the balance of the rear wheel
     
  2. Kenbro

    Kenbro Noble Member

    Jul 9, 2019
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    I can’t help with this, but, I would be inclined to also email customer services at the tyre manufacturers as well as taking answers here.
    Regards,Ken.
     
  3. sprintdave

    sprintdave Nurse,he's out of bed again

    May 25, 2014
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    If it suits you at 34 38 without issues keep em there, just keep an eye on the wear in the middle . Maybe when you get new tyres give the 36 41 a try and see how it goes, you may prefer lower pressure. FWIW I run my sprint on 34 39 and my speed triple at 32 36 for a smoother ride....oooo errrr , both should be 36 41
     
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