Had my 1st pro suspension setup - feels good/different.

[steve porter]

And for the record, less pressure doesn't mean more grip on the road as it may do in sand or dirt, that's about tyre shape , they are designed to operate in a hot pressure range and setting them cold to manufactures specs will keep them in that range on the road. On the track you use hot pressures as in a controlled environment you can make adjustments to account for track temp and speed, but on the road there are too many variables to not set them to cold spec

[Eric GSX1400K3]

Hiya folks. Hope you are all well and keeping safe.

Low tyre Tyre pressures can have some interesting effects on handling.  

My bike club often arranges for speakers to come to our meetings.  Some time ago we had a visit from the UK rep for Bridgestone, who gave us a presentation on motorcycle tyres.
(yes I know - we live fast and loose here in the UK  ).
It was very interesting overall. His chat wasn't exclusively about Bridgestone tyres by the way.

He did talk about tyre pressures.  I seem to recall that he suggested that road tyres should be inflated to the recommended pressures at all times and it is a false economy and possibly dangerous (due to carcass over heating) to reduce pressures or exceed pressures for road use.  Road tyres are designed to operate at their best at those pressures.  I do remember him saying that although there are usually two pressures quoted for the rear tyres (in our case 36  psi for solo and 42psi for two up riding), he simply runs his at the higher pressure for all his riding as, on the road it is highly unlikely any of us would notice the difference. 

Since then I have run my rear at 42psi all the time, as it saves chopping and changing when the missus decides to either come along for the ride or not, whatever the case maybe!!!.  (Currently I'm using Bridgestone T31 front and rear.)

I'm on the same tyres and same pressures, bike feels planted and stable.

[ARH]

For me checking tyre pressures is a must do... and part of my pre ride checks every time I go out...  Tyre condition, pressures, oil level, brake and clutch fluid level.  Takes 2 mins and could potentially save your life!  Had a situation a couple of years ago where I discovered a damaged tyre valve when checking the pressures...damned thing broke off in my hand!  God help if if that had happened when out riding....  found out the valve had not been correctly fitted when tyres were changed 3 months before..

[SA14]

I hear ya. I've checked 90% of the time and when I bought it I rode it with almost flat tyres (they didn't look flat) so you'd think I'd learned by now but didn't check this last time. Need to buy a small compressor because every time I check it I let air out trying to fit the gauge on perfectly. It's almost impossible the first time even with 90 degree valves. Stopping at the servo every time to check the air is getting old but I guess falling off wouldn't be as much fun as it sounds either.   

[Mick_J]

I check my tyre every time I ride and adjust for two up as required.  Run my 1400 at 36 in both tyres and it seems fine to me.  While I'm checking the pressure it also allows me to inspect the tyre condition and the chain for oil, just my pre ride routine.