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Post by floridagull on Feb 9, 2016 14:25:57 GMT -5
The plate (actually sticker!) on my 2008 Baccio VX150 says that tire pressure should be 29 pounds front, 36 pounds rear. I weigh 215 pounds, and my wife weighs about 120, so we are at 335 pounds total when we ride together. Tire size is 130/60 X 13. Any thoughts as to whether this is a good pressure combination?  |
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Post by oldchopperguy on Feb 9, 2016 19:52:33 GMT -5
Floridagull,
Your 150 is very similar to my first scoot, a Xingyue 150. Same tire sizes, same pressure recommendations on mine.
I seldom rode 2-up, and weigh 230, but after 7 years I finally settled on 34 pounds front and rear. I found that less pressure rode smooth, but actually cut performance a little, and, made the scooter a little "wobbly". I liked the handling best with both tires a little hard. But that's just me.
I think any pressure between 28 and 36 will work OK, but you really have to try different pressures to see what feels best to you. Riding 2-up, I'd stick with at least 34 pounds in the rear, and at least 30 up front.
Those factory recommendations are always a good starting point.
Ride safe!
Leo in Texas
PS: My Kendas were NOT good about holding air... I had to air 'em up nearly weekly! |
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Post by floridagull on Feb 10, 2016 9:29:58 GMT -5
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Post by cyborg on Feb 10, 2016 9:48:47 GMT -5
I would go by the tire manufacturers recommendation ,,it'll be on the side of the tire
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Post by floridagull on Feb 10, 2016 10:56:10 GMT -5
Isn't the pressure printed on the side of the tire the MAXIMUM inflation pressure?  |
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Post by rockynv on Feb 10, 2016 13:46:01 GMT -5
Isn't the pressure printed on the side of the tire the MAXIMUM inflation pressure? That is the pressure to support a bike that matches the maximum capacity of the tire. My 326 lb bike takes the same tires as an 800 lb cruiser and if I inflated the tires to the MAX on the sidewall it would ride like it was on rocks with the suspension and I taking a beating. Over inflated tires will tend to wear out faster in the middle and the contact patch where the tire meets the road will also become greatly reduced. With motorcycle/scooter tires properly inflated for the weight that they are carrying the contact patch is only about the size of a credit card so you really do not want to make that any smaller by over inflating or braking and cornering can get very interesting. |
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Post by floridagull on Feb 12, 2016 13:57:22 GMT -5
I checked the tire pressures last night - 21 front, 26 rear...  I guess II'll be adding some air before I ride again...  Perhaps a dumb question, but can I use a decent bicycle pump to pump up scooter tires? My son uses one on his electric bicycle tires - which are quite scooter-like... BTW, they are Kendas... |
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Post by nulldevice on Feb 12, 2016 15:12:31 GMT -5
Yes, an electric bicycle air compressor works on a scooter tire. I carry one and a tire plug kit under the seat of my scooter. I have used both. Be patient. They are high pressure but low volume.
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