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marky mark

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Well I just took my Panigale into the local motorcycle suspension specialists to get all the static sag, and rebound/damp set, for my riding style as I was finding my bike a bit twitchy in corners, turns out it was the best $56 i ever spent. After they had messed with all the adjusters the guy says take it for a spin, then come back and tell me what you think. I did this and came back very happy, then the guy says what tire pressures do you run, so i tell him 42ps1 rear, 36psi front....no, no, no he says, for aggressive street riding 30psi rear, 34 front cold.......... me Ive been riding with too high tire pressures for 15 years?...lol. He reset my tire pressures as mention and I took it for another spin, holy .... what a difference...ya learn summat everyday dontcha...lol
 
Pressure recommendation in the manual are around 30. I run 30 to 32 in both on the street.
 
I like the "Flat" setting on the street even over the "Progressive" setting (as long as you have the correct spring rate..)

JarelJ set me up with the info..
I'm 155lbs and will use the 80Nm spring... I do wonder though if I should go for the 75Nm that is suited for a 150lb rider ?
 
What are you guys...lettuce eaters? Hell I'm 210lbs bollock naked, plus gear, I have the stock spring in there at the moment.
 
Sloopy said:
Pressure recommendation in the manual are around 30. I run 30 to 32 in both on the street.
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How does the front handle at the preesure, under heavy braking coming into a steep downhill corner, can you feel any tire carcass flex?
 
marky mark said:
How does the front handle at the preesure, under heavy braking coming into a steep downhill corner, can you feel any tire carcass flex?
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Take out for a ride and see. I find I have good feel and feedback at 30 to 32 front.
 
marky mark said:
What are you guys running up front then?
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Do you not find pot holes and other road imperfections a problem?? I would think the ride would be very jarring??? No??? I run 30 ..but always open to ideas...:)
 
I ride some pretty bumpy roads from Time to time and see no need for more than 32. Cold taken before I ride.
 
I ride 32 rear and 30.5 front cold. I love it! I can make any corner the way I want!
But I'll try the 30 rear and 32 front!
 
Prince Albert said:
I like the "Flat" setting on the street even over the "Progressive" setting (as long as you have the correct spring rate..)

JarelJ set me up with the info..
I'm 155lbs and will use the 80Nm spring... I do wonder though if I should go for the 75Nm that is suited for a 150lb rider ?
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Awww, don't be modest Prince. You don't look a pound over 150 in your pic.
 
Prince Albert said:
I like the "Flat" setting on the street even over the "Progressive" setting (as long as you have the correct spring rate..)

JarelJ set me up with the info..
I'm 155lbs and will use the 80Nm spring... I do wonder though if I should go for the 75Nm that is suited for a 150lb rider ?
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I am 135 on 85Nm springs in the back, and 9Nm in the front, maybe i should try 80Nm
 
jyli19 said:
I am 135 on 85Nm springs in the back, and 9Nm in the front, maybe i should try 80Nm
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Send JarelJ a PM he will set you up with the correct "numbers"
I think you need the 75Nm spring most likely because you are 135LBS correct?
 
marky mark said:
What are you guys running up front then?
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30 cold

By the wear patterns it is the correct pressure most of the time. No complaints from me but the front does wear pretty fast at that pressure. I wonder if you raise the pressure if the temp. still reaches a good operating level and the grip is consistent.

I will have to experiment a little.
 
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I run 32/32 when it is hot day, 30/30 when it is cold.
On the track I run 24/24 when track temp is below 20C.
All figures are cold pressures.
 

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