Hi. New to the site. Just bought a yellow 2003 900. Recently sold my 1200 gs which had too many problems. I used to own a 1991 850. Enjoyed that so thought I'd try the 900. Very nice. Hoping to make it to Scotland next week. Maybe leave Thursday or Friday. Making a good route up on my gps if anybody fancies riding from Newcastle Upon Tyne. Going in b and b, can't do with all that snoring. Could anybody tell me what the tyre pressures are in psi, as when I rode back with the bike yesterday there was 24 psi in the front and 30 in the back, and the bike didn't feel right at all. But I did get rid of the chicken strips of the tyres. I suppose I'll be back shortly with a lot of questions, but for now it looks like a good site. Cheers all, Tony.
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Posted 04 September 2006 - 04:38 pm
QUOTE(mr t @ Mon 4th Sep 2006, 05:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi. New to the site. Just bought a yellow 2003 900. Recently sold my 1200 gs which had too many problems.
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Posted 04 September 2006 - 04:47 pm
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Hi. New to the site.
welcome tone
QUOTE(mr t @ Mon 4th Sep 2006, 05:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Could anybody tell me what the tyre pressures are in psi, as when I rode back with the bike yesterday there was 24 psi in the front and 30 in the back, and the bike didn't feel right at all.
dunno bout the
er pressures, sure someone will be along shortly to help
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Posted 04 September 2006 - 05:04 pm
it's no good asking me, I just pump them up until they're hard.
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Posted 04 September 2006 - 05:33 pm
QUOTE(mr t @ Mon 4th Sep 2006, 05:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Could anybody tell me what the tyre pressures are in psi, as when I rode back with the bike yesterday there was 24 psi in the front and 30 in the back, and the bike didn't feel right at all.
Welcome.
Those pressures are most likely too low. One of the 900 bhoys will probably be along to give ya exact pressures. I run 29psi front and 36psi rear on me 850.
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Posted 04 September 2006 - 05:37 pm
Welcome Mr T
I'd check the tyre manufacturers website rather than rely on the service guide. Metzeler recommend higher pressures in their Z6 tyres than the service guide gives - and I think it varies from type to type.
I'd check the tyre manufacturers website rather than rely on the service guide. Metzeler recommend higher pressures in their Z6 tyres than the service guide gives - and I think it varies from type to type.
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Posted 04 September 2006 - 05:37 pm
welcome Tony, be noice ta see ya in Scotland if ya can mek it. GS huh....!!
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Posted 04 September 2006 - 07:45 pm
i aint gittin on no plaaaane ...crazy fool!! heerwer sucka
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35psi fr
42psi rear (may knock that down a couple of psi's)
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gleetings dude
bridgestone 20's
35psi fr
42psi rear (may knock that down a couple of psi's)
sayanora
flom chickenchowman...
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Posted 04 September 2006 - 07:58 pm
The manual says 36psi both front and rear....
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Posted 04 September 2006 - 08:03 pm
Welcome to the zoo Tony.
I've got Avon Azaros, 34 front 40 rear.
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I've got Avon Azaros, 34 front 40 rear.
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Posted 05 September 2006 - 01:15 am
QUOTE(sumsmeister @ Tue 5th Sep 2006, 05:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The manual says 36psi both front and rear....
Mine says 29 and 36. with the 900s they did vary the front pressure when they changed the spring rates in the forks, they lowere the recommended pressure when they raised the spring rate. 2003 should be the firmer springs.
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Posted 05 September 2006 - 11:12 am
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Hi tony
I run Metzler Z6s at 34f and 38r
I run Metzler Z6s at 34f and 38r
Ditto Dandy's settings here.
ohh and they are the pressures I use when i try to remove the elphants . meeself and dandy are roughly the same weight, so that probably explains the same settings.
*cough* 13 1/2 stone *cough* if that helps at all
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Posted 05 September 2006 - 11:27 am
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If I was 13 and a half stone I'd be full of sh1t..but there again........................ 
somewhere near though ehh
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Posted 05 September 2006 - 11:59 am
I'm running Metzelers at 35 Front and 41 rear but I am a fat bloaty bassar 110 kilosish
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Posted 05 September 2006 - 04:06 pm
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I'm running Metzelers at 35 Front and 41 rear but I am a fat bloaty bassar 110 kilosish
is that WITH or WITHOUT your gear on ????????????
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Posted 05 September 2006 - 07:53 pm
2.5 bar front and 2.9 rear Metzler Z6 on a 2003 900
I weigh 70kg BTW
I weigh 70kg BTW
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Posted 05 September 2006 - 08:36 pm
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2.5 bar front and 2.9 rear Metzler Z6 on a 2003 900
I weigh 70kg BTW
I weigh 70kg BTW
That's pretty hard. Prescribed pressures for 1up of average weight are 2.25 bar front and 2.5 bar rear.
Although I must admit I use 2.4 and 2,8 myself
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Posted 05 September 2006 - 09:57 pm
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The manual says 36psi both front and rear....
hey sum
96 onwards
not in my owner manual front 2.25 bar
rear 2.75 bar
haynes book of lies front 33 psi
(all load/speeds)
rear 40 psi
but yours is a lot newer. 91-95 models have lower fr/28psi r/33psi....depends on he tyers too i suppose.
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