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Post by cyberscoot on May 23, 2018 21:33:05 GMT -5
Just bought a 2016 SSR Pacifica 150 (also known as Znen ZN150T-18 and many other makes and models). Basically a new bike with 1 mi on the odometer.
Went through the owner's manual. No specifics on tire pressures. Also searched the forum. Anyone out there know what the tire pressures are?
Here are the tire specs:
OEM Front Tire: Duro DM1122 100/80-16 50S, max air pressure 36 psi cold
OEM Rear Tire: Duro DM1004 120/80-16 60P, max air pressure 32 psi cold
Thanks guys and gals for your help.
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Post by chewbaca on May 24, 2018 0:35:35 GMT -5
you should always fallow the instructions on the sidewall of the tire
whether or not your scooter book recommend a psi is irrelevant
it's the tire manufacturer that knows what's needed for that tire
to work best
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Post by cyborg55 on May 24, 2018 9:22:33 GMT -5
Yep
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Post by cyberscoot on May 24, 2018 15:59:53 GMT -5
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Post by hillbillybob on May 27, 2018 6:47:45 GMT -5
Your recommended tire size and pressures are listed somewhere on the machine. Either stamped into a riveted on plate, or a stick on label.
Every vehicle I own, be it a scooter, motorcycle, atv, car, tractor, or truck.....has one or the other.
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Post by dyoung1167 on Jul 7, 2018 16:33:30 GMT -5
use the pressure that works for you. the back tire needs to stay "full and round meaning barely any squash effect" while sitting on it and the front not carrying the weight of the rear will usually take a few pounds less. enough to again stay round but not so hard that its like just riding on the rim. Mine for instance are 13's - rear at 34psi and front around 28. remember those tires are considered part of the suspension.
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Post by floridagull on Aug 3, 2018 9:29:46 GMT -5
FWIW, my People GT 300i (with same size wheels and tires) seems happy with 28 front, 32 rear...with both my wife and I on it...about 340 pounds together...
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Post by mjsfoto1956 on Aug 3, 2018 14:41:16 GMT -5
Pretty sure most scooters run with slightly more pressure in the rear tire than the front -- especially true if you have a passenger and/or loaded topbox. I run my 150cc Zuma clone with 32psi front and 34 psi rear. YMMV.
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Post by scootdoggydog on Aug 6, 2018 4:15:12 GMT -5
The specified pressure is usually load based, with more weight use a higher pressure. Experiment with the pressures, sometimes they can feel much better at a different pressure than what is specified. Just don't go overboard about it.
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