Suzuki V-Strom (VStrom) Owners Club DL250, DL650, DL1000 & DL1050

Oily Rag - Dedicated to Pat, Greywolf. 26/06/45 - 04/06/18 => Tyres => Topic started by: GrahamT on July 07, 2009, 10:29:25

Title: Pressures
Post by: GrahamT on July 07, 2009, 10:29:25

Does everyone here use the Suzuki recommended pressures, or Bridgestone's or some other value?
I ask because I noticed the bike tramlining on grooves in the M4 yesterday. When I have had this before it was because the tyre pressures were too low.

On the CBR and Diversion forums, it was often recommended to use 36 lbs/sq in front and 42 rear as all road tyres were designed for the same pressure, no matter what the bike manual or Haynes says.
This is the first bike I have had with trailie type tyres, so I am not sure what is recommended.

Thanks for any recommendations.

Title: Re: Pressures
Post by: Stumpy on July 07, 2009, 10:47:35

Always used 36/42 for mine.  Never had any issues with these.

Title: Re: Pressures
Post by: GrahamT on July 07, 2009, 12:02:29

Thanks Stumpy.
Suzuki recommend 33/36 which seemed a bit low.
I'll give them a bit more air tomorrow.

Title: Re: Pressures
Post by: jenky9r on July 07, 2009, 14:34:26

What tyres do you have on it? As the 33/36 is also what is recommended by conti for the trail attacks on my 1000 which I've been running for the last few weeks without any grip problems.
I would be interested to know if you notice a great difference when you up the pressure as I also thought 33/36 was a tad low!

Title: Re: Pressures
Post by: GrahamT on July 07, 2009, 14:48:31

Quote from: "jenky9r"

What tyres do you have on it?

I have the OEM BridgestoneTrailwings (?) as I only got it on Saturday.
I can't say I have had any problems with grip, but then as the tyres are new I haven't tried getting my knee down yet  lol  (if you saw me you would know why that was so funny)
What I don't like is when the tyres seem to follow a groove in the road, or "slide off" the white lines, and the bike feels unstable (tramlining)
Whenever I have had this in the past with pure road tyres, (Battlax, Roadrunners, etc.) I check the pressures and they are always too low. I read you should always use the tyre manufacturer's recommendations, not the bike maker's, but I didn't know if this applied to Trailwings.
I will try 36/42 and report back if it makes a difference.
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I justr checked the Bridgestone website. They recommend 36/40 for Trail wings (Higher than Suzuki's 33/36) and 36/42 for Battle Wings
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Title: Re: Pressures
Post by: DESERTRAIDER on July 08, 2009, 21:18:50

yep just looked in my bridgestone book and they say 36/42

Title: Re: Pressures
Post by: Kawasuki on July 09, 2009, 08:18:16

When I had my KLV I ran 36/36 I ran this as an instructor, and playing in between training. I got good mileage and excellent grip at these pressures, give em a try  :thumb:

Title: Re: Pressures
Post by: VstromDan1000 on July 10, 2009, 09:14:10

I'm a 36/42 kind of bloke too :crazy:

Title: Re: Pressures
Post by: KLV-Rider on July 10, 2009, 09:28:00

36-42 on Trailwings and Battlewings. 33-36 on the Conti TrailAttacks.

Title: Re: Pressures
Post by: Eric The Viking on July 12, 2009, 19:33:39

36 - 42,

Title: Re: Pressures
Post by: StromGeeza on July 12, 2009, 21:40:06

I like 36-24-36...

Geez

Title: Re: Pressures
Post by: SgtSmash on August 28, 2009, 12:41:23

In relation to this, the bike runs the standard pressures listed in the manual - 33/36

I've got Tourances fitted (courtesy of Andy) but I've got to change the rear tyre now, so it will be another Tourance until I'm ready to change both at the same time at which point I'll probably be looking for some advice and recommendations.

Is there any need to change the pressures from what is listed in the manual?

I have a varied riding style - quite sedate usually but I'm going out next week with a few lads from work where I know the pace will be "spirited".

Any advice re: pressures?