I remember reading somewhere that someone suggested sticking around 12-14PSI. However, the service manual says that you should stick to 22PSI for both the front and the back.

Is this correct?

 

It all depends on you, the terrain you ride on, and the type of tires you're using.

I run 12-15psi front and back. Works for me, may not work for you.

 

On my trakmaster II I run around 19psi. A little less in the rear. Any more and it feels odd on the street.

 

Cool, I wasn't sure what the general rule of thumb was with dirt bikes. I know with cars that it's important to follow whatever the manufacturer recommends in the door jam.

By the way, does anyone in here get their tires balanced? Is it even possible to balance dirt bike tires?

 

I run about 22 on the street but those pressures will be too bouncy for the trails.

 

If you do run lower pressure, be sure an install a rim lock and make sure it's good and snug so you don't rip the valve stem out.

 

And leave the valve stem nut up against the valve cap NOT at the rim.

1. Lets you see if the tube is starting to get pulled around.

2. Lessens the chance of ripping the valve stem out of the tube.

 

I ran 21psi until about 2 yrs ago. I installed rim-locks, and started running my tires down at 13-15psi. Amazing difference on the rocks, roots and ruts. Front wheel does not bounce off things nearly as easily. You have much more traction. Running lower pressure has helped my off road riding a lot. If you run a lot of pavement it's a whole different game. That's why i have two sets of wheels easy swap
Dan

 

I guess nobody want to answer my question about balancing tires

I would assume that it's a good idea to do it with Supermotos but since I have dual sport knobbies would it be worth getting them balanced? And if so, where would I go to have it done? Any tire installation place?

 

I half assed balanced my wheels with spoke weights that i already had. Rim locks still throw them off pretty good. going to install the motion pro lite rimlocks and see if i can get them to ballance any better.