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Offline SalNYC750

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74 CB750 Preferred Tire Pressure and Shocks Question
« on: May 27, 2019, 12:38:12 AM »
Fellaz I got Battleaxes on her front and rear what’s best tire pressure cold and after riding? Also when should I check pressure before or after a few miles?

Just rebuilt front forks and did swing arm bushings!!! Tighter then a bullfrog’s ass,,,,however how I do know if I need new shocks?
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Re: 74 CB750 Preferred Tire Pressure and Shocks Question
« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2019, 02:32:33 AM »
28 psi front 32 psi rear cold before riding. If shocks are originals you need new ones!
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Re: 74 CB750 Preferred Tire Pressure and Shocks Question
« Reply #2 on: May 27, 2019, 05:15:51 AM »
Sal, this isn't a recommendation but it's what I do.  I'm a bigger guy (roughly 260 lbs with all my riding gear) and I run Spitfires with 36 psi front and 38 psi rear solo or 40 psi rear with a passenger.  I also run Lester wheels.  I find that I like the handling much better at those pressures.  They are much higher than the stock pressures given above, so proceed at your own risk.  As far as shocks go, if you still have stockers, put them in a box on the shelf and treat yourself to some Progressives or Ikons or Racetechs.