Tire Pressure

[koko64]

If you call the tire manufacturer they'll tell you to follow the vehicle manufacturers recommendations.

I tried it.

That'd be right, I've had the opposite experience.

[koko64]

If the tyre manufacturer won't give you the info, try a tyre outlet as they often get good data from the factory. If the tyre manufacturer won't tell you (maybe ass covering), they might tell the people selling and fitting the tyres.
I get good info from some stores that have good factory contacts. Info like the pressure for the weight of the bike, how it will be ridden, solo, pillion, rider weight, tyre size and profile, etc. You need a store with knowledgable, motivated people. May years ago, before I knew better, I had Michelin sport/race compound tyres inflated to 41 psi by some idiot. I was skating around til I got home from the tyre dealer. I always set my own pressures now after consulting someone with legit info.

You have a light, low powered bike so the suggestion of 32/34 is a decent starting point. You may adjust the pressures a little over time to suit your preference, so you feel confident with how the bike feels to you.

[BastrdHK]

The method to my madness:  hot TP should be Cold TP + 10%. With each bike/set of new tires I mount, I start with OEM recommendations and work towards the 10%. With my current combo (Michelin Pilot Power 2ct) it eorks out to be 36f/42rr.

Jesus! 36/42 psi???  That is way too high.  I ride Michelin Pilot Powers and 2CTs and have been advised by Michelin reps at track days that 32/30 was a good track setting for the Pilot Powers.  Street should be 32/32 or 32/34 (the latter I personally prefer)  Although I don't really notice a difference on the street until the front is below 25psi.  The bike feels vague and unsettled in the corners at or below that pressure on the front.  If it gets low on the rear, it just feels like the bike does not want to turn in at all.

[EEL]

34/36 for me. I've ran 32/34 and i get a more balanced wear and better life out of my tires from 34/36

[dlearl476]

Jesus! 36/42 psi???  That is way too high.  I ride Michelin Pilot Powers and 2CTs and have been advised by Michelin reps at track days that 32/30 was a good track setting for the Pilot Powers.  Street should be 32/32 or 32/34 (the latter I personally prefer)  Although I don't really notice a difference on the street until the front is below 25psi.  The bike feels vague and unsettled in the corners at or below that pressure on the front.  If it gets low on the rear, it just feels like the bike does not want to turn in at all.

I stand corrected.  After a trip to ECS for some work this week, I not only found my stick (a good WURTH one) was reading 6psi low, but recommended 32/34 makes for a much smother ride.  They're crap when cold, and seem WAAAY under-flated, but when they get up to temp they're just right. 
FWIW, 36/42 is the recommended TP for my Sprint St, and when I first mounted Michelin's on the Monster, anything less sucked.  Plus they went up about 20% when heated.