Can a few PSI make a difference on the road?

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Just checked the tyre pressures for the first time on my R1. Front was reading 30PSI cold - I used to run 32 PSI on the GSXR but somebody said I should be running around 34PSI for road riding. So, went for 34PSI and found the front to be skittish (spelling?) compared to my run the other day which was when the front was at 30PSI.

Waiting for them to cool and will try lowering again...

What do you guys run?

Rear is at 36PSI currently - used to run 34PSI but it feels good at the moment.

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Chilli said:

My Gixer is 36front and 42 rear. God only knows what they actually are, as I haven't checked them since I bought it! Newbies.....not big or clever, I just haven't got round to it.

It does appear to make a big difference - I always knew dropping them by a substantial amount improved grip but was a little shocked to find only a few PSI appears to make a difference.

I'm going to go back to 34 rear, 32 front and give her a shakedown when the wife returns from Tesco's - I get the better chore!

So your 750 has probably got the right pressures simply because they’ve lowered themselves

PS - beware, I'll be posting a pic of the R1 later! You know you want one!