{"id":74943,"date":"2022-11-28T12:53:59","date_gmt":"2022-11-28T12:53:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/?p=74943"},"modified":"2022-11-28T12:54:01","modified_gmt":"2022-11-28T12:54:01","slug":"motorcycle-tyre-pressure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/motorcycle-tyre-pressure\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Check Motorcycle Tyre Pressure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Your motorcycle tyres not only offer you a needed grip but also helps in maintaining rider safety. Having the right pressure in your motorcycle tyre is important to have a smooth and safe ride. Therefore, maintaining your bike\u2019s tyre pressure prevents them from premature wear and provides you with the best traction control on the road. With that, we have compiled a guide to explain how to check and manage motorcycle tyre pressure for better fuel economy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steps to Check Motorcycle Tyre Pressure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Checking motorcycle tyre pressure is an easy task. The optimum motorcycle tyre pressure varies from one to another. Also, your bike usage is an added variable to decide the required tyre pressure. For instance, if you ride with heavy luggage on the back then the required PSI should be a bit higher. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, motorcycle manufacturers recommend the pressure for both front and rear tyres in the owner\u2019s manual. This ensures that you load the motorcycle and set the pressure accordingly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s find out how to check motorcycle tyre pressure and manage it properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consult Owner\u2019s Manual<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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You can check motorcycle tyre pressure with the help of the owner’s manual<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Have the vehicle manual handy and confirm the pressure indicated by the manufacturer \u2014 in the case of custom wheels, check with a specialist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check the Tyre Pressure When It is Cold<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Always check the motorbike tyre pressure when the tyres have not been driven or when they have been driven very little. When you ride a motorcycle, tyres heat up and increase air pressure. If you check the tyre pressure after riding a bike for a while, it will appear that your tyres are over-inflated and you may get the wrong reading and adjust the pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is recommended that you check your motorbike tyre pressure when the vehicle has driven less than 2 km. This will give a realistic reading of your tyre pressure. If necessary, it can be adjusted by adding air if there is low pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have Your Tools Handy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Have a pressure gauge to measure the tyre pressure correctly<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first and most important point to checking the inflation of motorcycle tyres is to have a digital pressure gauge to measure the motorbike tyre pressure correctly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adjust the tyre gauge to the number of pounds (PSI) or bars indicated by the manufacturer or specialised professional. Always do it with a quality pressure gauge, because some that are installed in gas stations and are free to use are unreliable, they are usually in the sun and this is already a determining factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The usual values \u200b\u200bof pressure for tyres on the road range between 2 bar in the front tyre and 2.5 bar in the rear tyre, before entering the circuit these must be lowered to 2.2 bar and 2.5 bar respectively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Properly Place the Gauge on the Valve <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Place the gauge well on the valve, otherwise, you will measure the pressure partially. Don\u2019t forget to move the valve and make sure it doesn’t lose air. Squeeze the calliper hose lock (if fitted) and put it onto the wheel valve. In case of leakage, remove and reposition the hose to the valve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wait for the Final Reading<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Wait for the equipment’s final whistle, indicating that the ideal pressure is already established in the tyre, and remove the hose. Securely reinstall the tyre valve caps. to prevent wear, clogging and corrosion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adjust the Pressure Accordingly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Adjust the air accordingly to get the required pressure<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Once you know the tyre pressure, adjust accordingly to get the required pressure. If the pressure is high, deflate the tyre and if the air pressure is low, inflate it.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Repeat the Process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Repeat the process for the other tyre. You may need to readjust the gauge as required, between the front and rear wheel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Causes of Tyre pressure loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are several reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n