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From: toddv@copper
Newsgroups: net.cycle
Subject: Air pressure in the rear tire.--Query
Message-ID: <100@copper.UUCP>
Date: Wed, 9-Oct-85 14:35:53 EDT
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Posted: Wed Oct  9 14:35:53 1985
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My rear tire is supposed to hold from 28 to 36 pounds of air.
A single rider is supposed to ride on 28 pounds of air.
Two riders are supposed to ride on 36 pounds of air.
I find it incredibly inconvenient to adjust the air pressure every time
I have a rider (about three times a week).

(The bike is a Honda CM450 with a curb wieght of 400 pounds wet.
I weigh about 150.  My rider weighs just under 150.  I put 35 miles per
day on the bike solo.)

What are the consequences of keeping 36 pounds of pressure in the tire all
of the time? 

Will it wear out the tire prematurely?

Will it decrease traction in the turns?  On the straights?

Will it affect stability or manueverability?

I've been riding it this way for about three weeks and I haven't noticed any
response changes or even a rougher ride.  Any experienced netters that can
relate warnings or dangers?

                                       Todd Vierheller