proper psi for monster tires.

[tristantumble]

i don't have the manual with me at work, but have to put some air in my tiers on my way home. what is the recommended psi for front and rear tiers (stock tiers) for a m695.

thanks.
tt.

[Grampa]

i don't have the manual with me at work, but have to put some air in my tiers on my way home. what is the recommended psi for front and rear tiers (stock tiers) for a m695.

thanks.
tt.

it should say on the side of the tire

[Spidey]

Careful:  make sure you're not reading the MAX psi on the sidewall.  If it's something lik 42 psi, that's a max.

You'd should probably run somewhere in the range of 32-34f/33-36r.  Everyone has different psi they use even with the same tire. 

[the_Journeyman]

I usually run about 33 front and 36 rear ~

JM

[tristantumble]

Careful:  make sure you're not reading the MAX psi on the sidewall.  If it's something lik 42 psi, that's a max.

You'd should probably run somewhere in the range of 32-34f/33-36r.  Everyone has different psi they use even with the same tire. 

thanks for that, because the side wall does say 42 Cold, so 33 front and rear should work for me then?

[Spidey]

Most people run the rear about 2-3 psi more than the front.  33/35 (give or take) is just fine.  I *think* I'm running 32/34, but I don't remember eggzactly. 

[somegirl]

I always consult my handy-dandy frame sticker.

For a 695 it is 32.7 psi front, 36.9 psi rear.

[tristantumble]

I always consult my handy-dandy frame sticker.

For a 695 it is 32.7 psi front, 36.9 psi rear.

thanks mrs incredible, the frame stickers are off the bike sitting in a box right beside the manual.

[Goat_Herder]

I always consult my handy-dandy frame sticker.

For a 695 it is 32.7 psi front, 36.9 psi rear.

The PSI recommendation is a little too precise, isn't it?  One decimal point!

[He Man]

I always thought it was the tire you were using.

I just wing it and keep the front and rear between 32-35 and i just ride.

[ODrides]

36 front and rear for normal riding.  Less at the track.

[tristantumble]

thanks for all the input, i just got back from putting air in the tire, and it was a challenge to get the air into the rear tire. the brake rotor kept the air hose from fitting properly, after some fiddling i was able to get it going, but it wasn't pretty.

[somegirl]

I use a bicycle floor pump to fill the tires, overfill them slightly, then use a dial pressure gauge with a bleed valve to set the pressure accurately.

[DarkMonster620]

I started with the Owner's Manual pressures; from there, I started, during the break in period, to 'feel' the bike with more/less up front, more/less rear. I ended up like this with the Pirellis that came on the bike 33psi/36psi[If less when using my gear and or with backpack, rear would 'slide'].
When I installed the Dunlop's, I started with the 'FULL GEAR' pressures, from there on, I adjusted. Ended up using 32psi/35psi. I would assume that the Dunlop's have a more rigid sidewall, but people, these donuts are great in the water, they GRAB THE ASPHALT as if it was dry and they do talk to me, they let me know way ahead of time when the limits are coming.
So my 'advance novice rider' advice, try different pressures, with all your gear on, then with your girl and no gear or just you and the hydro pack...You'll enjoy the tests and end up buying new tires and getting to know your bike better.