Tire Pressure?

[lqdesertrider]

I have a 2004 Road Glide.

I ride 50% of the time 2 up.

What tire pressure do you suggest?

I have heard 36 - 40 depending on the load?

Thanks

 

[Bud White]

thats what the manual reccomends 36-40 i run about 38 in the rear all the time so i dont usually change it

 

[jonnierock]

Most will tell you tire mileage is dependent on air pressure. Most people and me included, will tell you extra pressure will really help on mileage. I've got a 06 Electraglide, and a 09 Road glide. I run 36 front and 40 rear all the time. They run cooler with more air, and high tempertures is what kills tire mileage.
Hope this helps Jonnierock

 

[glider]

36 front and 38 rear is a good running pressure. Keep in mind that a higher pressure will wear the center of the tire more like any vehicle will.

 

[hntwrobin]

I have a 2004 Road Glide.

I ride 50% of the time 2 up.

What tire pressure do you suggest?

I have heard 36 - 40 depending on the load?

Thanks

What brand of tire are you running? Metzlers run at a higher pressure than Dunlops. As a rule everyone else is right 38-40 in rear and 36 up front.:s

 

[jonnierock]

I find lower pressure causes sidewall flex, which in turn causes more heat and less mileage. I've kept track, and when running 40 PSI in the rear, which is fine according to dunlop, I get a least a couple of extra thousand miles out of my tires.
Jonnierock