Wed Oct 16 10:50:12 1996 - Message No. 84
From: Michael Dipper

Subject: Re: more pressure in tires (was common @..)


Hi Martin,

On 16 Oct 1996, Martin Franz wrote:

> Up to now, I did (an do) believe the contrary (ehh gegenteil):
> - with more air, the tire gets more "round", you drive on less rubber. This
> rubber will go away more quickly, making your tire square. Square tire == worn
> out, put to trash tire, see nervous bike from thomas.

That's true. But on my AT the front tyre gets worn quicker on THE SIDES
and not in the middle. I made the experiences that the so being built
"mountain" in the middle can be eliminated a bit, if you have more
pressure, because you don't ride on the sides as long as you aren't in
curves. Also while braking you use only this "mountain".

But that's of course not valid for the rear tyre.

Conercering less comfort and less brake power you seem to be right.

I personally use 2.2 bar (rear, for better curve stability) and 
2.4 bar at the front.
 
> I vote for "less air, less square !"

:-)    Desert rider !

> - to send tips/tricks to moto maga is maybe a nice idea, BUT, don't think, that
> it makes much sense. 

posting of mine coming later (sleeping in the mailqueue ...)

> And, speaking for me, free accomodation is cool, but not neccesary, some weird
> camping place with at least a toilete is also nice. Its the people, I like to
> meet...

That's very true. Why not taking a campground in the warm Italy in
spring (enjoying the "Lagerfeuerromantik", aeh ... the pleasure sitting
around a fire and grilling a sausage :-)


--- Micha ---

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