Motorcycle tyre pressure

[Angus]

I just put new metzler tournance next Tyres on the bike. Very happy with the performance but I want to check the tyre pressure is correct. When I go to their website it says to check the owner motorcycle manual for the tyre pressure. The stock Tyres are different type but will the tyre pressure be the same?

[Mojo-Jojo]

Yes, tyre pressure is the same as it states in the manual. 

[kwackboy]

Yes , tyre pressures should be the same .. 

[nigel s]

Same answer here, as manual,but only as a start point.Tyres are part of the suspension, trying a couple of psi either way is not a problem just change one thing at a time and keep notes ,don't go silly and you will find your own tyre/ psi preference.Std may well be your preference,but trying costs nothing

[Gert]

A too low tyre pressure will heat up the tyre a lot quicker and maybe give a slightly better grip. The down side is that the tyre will wear a lot quicker.  The trick is to find a happy balance of tyre pressure with good mileage / tyre life and retain good road grip.  Riding style also plays a role in what type of tyre pressure to use.
As stated above, the manual gives a suggested starting pressure, however the pressures will vary depending on tyre brand / construction vs the rider plus total bike weight (with and without luggage / passanger) and road surface.  As a solo rider, the tyre pressure on my K6 Wee is pumped to 36 F and 40 R with Michelin Anakee 3.   The K5 Wee has Shinko 705s pumped to 33 F and 38 R.
How much front mudguard / mudguard clearance is there with the metzler tournance fitted?
Another can of worms is the question, does one air down when green-lanning / off road...  what about rim damage on aired down tyres.

[Angus]

A too low tyre pressure will heat up the tyre a lot quicker and maybe give a slightly better grip. The down side is that the tyre will wear a lot quicker.  The trick is to find a happy balance of tyre pressure with good mileage / tyre life and retain good road grip.  Riding style also plays a role in what type of tyre pressure to use.
As stated above, the manual gives a suggested starting pressure, however the pressures will vary depending on tyre brand / construction vs the rider plus total bike weight (with and without luggage / passanger) and road surface.  As a solo rider, the tyre pressure on my K6 Wee is pumped to 36 F and 40 R with Michelin Anakee 3.   The K5 Wee has Shinko 705s pumped to 33 F and 38 R.
How much front mudguard / mudguard clearance is there with the metzler tournance fitted?
Another can of worms is the question, does one air down when green-lanning / off road...  what about rim damage on aired down tyres.

18mm at front mudguard clearance. Pumped them up yesterday to 36 F 38 R ...Huge handling difference in a good way.

[nigel s]

Result!