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Post by Devo McDuff on Jul 22, 2007 12:28:23 GMT
Now I can legally carry a pillion I want to give it a go. How rigid should you be with upping tyre pressures when carrying a pillion? Does it make a big difference? What I mean is, say I decide to give someone a lift somewhere and my pressures are set to the recommended standard for 1 ... will it be safe for a short journey, or even maybe just to the petrol station to change them. Guess I should buy a decent foot pump, that would make it easier. I did get hold of one but it was completely useless. Any recommendations? Probably silly questions I know, just don't want to end up with messed up paint work cos I've been daft!  |
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Post by Devo McDuff on Sept 2, 2007 12:09:20 GMT
Gonna put this one back on the agenda, never got a reply and I find it hard to believe that one of you hardcore veteran experienced knowledgeable scootering peeps on here doesn't know the answer to this I've had a few mates on the back (not at the same time mind, that would be pushing my luck!) without changing the pressures and it's felt alright, reasonably short journeys though. I want to start going further afield though with a chick (not very PC I know but if Lucia isn't about I should get away with it ;D) on the back .... is it important to have the pressures changed on longer trips? |
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Post by Feed Your Head on Sept 2, 2007 14:58:54 GMT
I always put the tyre to the reccomended pressure when carrying a pillion, just to be safe., regardless of distance. and put it back when riding without for the same reason. there was a bit in one of the scootering mags recently about over and under inflated tyres, and what exactly happens tot he grip and tread.
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Post by Spence on Sept 5, 2007 13:26:01 GMT
You'll find that if you don't up your rear tyre pressure when carrying a pillion, the very least you'll experience is a spongey feeling in your back tyre when negotiating bends and roundabouts. Not funny for you, but even less funny for your pillion. Especially if it's a "chick" you're trying to impress. Even more especially if you bin the scooter and she gets hurt, and her dad and brothers come round and work you over.
Sorry, just hypothesising there.
Riding on the wrong tyre pressures results in lack of grip and an increased risk of punctures. If you haven't got a foot pump, stop at the first garage you come to and use their air and pressure guage.
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Post by Feed Your Head on Sept 5, 2007 14:27:16 GMT
got an old fashioned raliegh bicycle hand pump which actually does damned good. the pressure guage fits on it and when i've checked it with a pump from a garage, it was dead on! keep it on my tool box. Anyone else got one?
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Post by Devo McDuff on Sept 5, 2007 19:12:41 GMT
Question fully answered, don't tit about with tyre pressures. Ta lads.
PS The chick in question is brotherless ... thankfully!
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Post by satchmo on Sept 28, 2007 19:40:25 GMT
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Post by Devo McDuff on Sept 28, 2007 19:52:57 GMT
Looks good.
Does it have BAR and PSI on the guage?
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