jneed53 Posted July 16, 2009 Share #1 Posted July 16, 2009 (edited) Well, I boosted the Kumho's pressure to 42psi and that took away the squirreliness I had been feeling. I had the wife follow me down some side streets and then a freeway to observe the contact profile. She said she saw no real difference from the M/C tires. We also checked to see if the speedo would read differently. Nope -- mine is exactly 5% off as it always has been. Eventually, I may get that Avon Cobra for the front, but the current tire only has about 5K on it and hardly shows any wear. Woo-Hoo!! Finally made it completely into the Darkside. Edited July 16, 2009 by jneed53 typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest curtismiller Posted July 16, 2009 Share #2 Posted July 16, 2009 Aint it strange how we all feel a bike different.My ct experance was just the reverse of yours.I may change my medication. Glad you got there. Give thos bongos hell. Curtis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maritimer Posted July 16, 2009 Share #3 Posted July 16, 2009 I'm with you Curtis. My Kuhmo felt slippery at 42 lbs. It felt like I was gonna lose it. Took it down slowly a couple of lbs at a time and now sitting at 35 lbs and never felt better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kregerdoodle Posted July 16, 2009 Share #4 Posted July 16, 2009 I am going to mount my Kumho in the next week, so how much do ya`ll weigh?? Just wondering if the difference in tire air pressure ya`ll have is in direct responce to your weight... I weigh around 190 give or take.. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummingbird Posted July 16, 2009 Share #5 Posted July 16, 2009 You guys keep it up - I got my Kumho mounted, rode the Venture home, about 8 miles and parked it in the garage. I have 35# in it right now and did notice a little wiggle at 50 - 55 mph on a straight road but I did induce it. I deliberately swerved right then left to see what would happen. It didn't feel loose at all, just a little wiggle. btw - I'm right at 200# and won't be able to ride for at least a week. messed up knee and cataract surgery on Monday Maybe I need to go to 40# - I need to get it figured out before I go 2 up, my wife is already second guessing a CT on the bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest curtismiller Posted July 16, 2009 Share #6 Posted July 16, 2009 John and I each go about an eight of a ton. Curtis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jneed53 Posted July 16, 2009 Author Share #7 Posted July 16, 2009 I weigh in at 260#. The wobbling I had when accelerating into a turn that I mentioned in another post is also gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy Posted July 16, 2009 Share #8 Posted July 16, 2009 John glad you was able to get it set. And if Sally said it looked good from the rear veiw that's good enough for me too. I really Love mine, made a big difference on my Wing. 35psi in tire and by far the best ride .... Buddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footsie Posted July 18, 2009 Share #9 Posted July 18, 2009 When you do get to the avon cobra radial on frount, I think you will find that all of the handling problems are gone, completely gone. even with 35 lbs in the kumho. Ordered the cobra for My o4 yesterday. Gregg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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