Found my Gas milage problem

[KanjiBusa]

Holy Smokes!!, I have been noticing the past few rides that I am having a few problems fighting my turns, It was difficult and strainuous on my arms and wrists, So I pull over to a gas station to check my tire pressure......It was 31PSI!!!! That is after I had been riding!!! so cold it is around 28!!! OMG!!! I put about 40PSI in each tire knowing that the pressure out of the pump is cold. I got on the bike and INSTANTLY without even moving noticed a difference, I took my first turn out of the gas station and the bike almost fell over cause it turned THAT much better. I took another turn, Like a knife through butter smooth. IT WAS INCREDIBLE!!!! I never knew PSI could effect manuvering and milage that badly!!!

from the Noob
KB

 

[guido4512]

Glad you caught it!

 

[05 Busa LE]

Always a good idea before you ride to check her for tire pressure, chain adjustment, and a quick run-over on the critical bolts.

 

[DaCol.]

Nothing like finding out stuff to really learn what effects they have on a bike. Glad you noticed the difference  

 

[omslaw]

You were just riding with your 'track day' pressure

 

[heavybusa]

Might want to stay on top of that.

 

[spikedoutbusa]

 

[Sloto200]

I check my tire pressures at least once a week...

 

[rockadaous]

it'll wear your tires out faster too

 

[CrashTestDanny]

I found my gas mileage problem too - all in the right grip.

 

[dadofthree]

Vman never gave up his tyre pressures but it sounded south of 28

 

[dadofthree]

Lead wrist

 

[justtight]

(heavybusa @ May 16 2007,17:24)

   Might want to stay on top of that.

+1

 

[slep_rock]

before, during, and after Preventive Maintenance Services and Checks (PMCS)

 

[species0113]

i run at 32 front and back all the time and get between 43 and 50 mpg with full system and pc3

thats why i say hey man nice shot.

 

[BusaWhipped]

(dadofthree @ May 16 2007,23:46) Vman never gave up his tyre pressures but it sounded south of 28  

He's also running race tires