scooterg
Big Dawg
Roketa Bali 250
Posts: 28
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Post by scooterg on Aug 31, 2007 20:00:56 GMT -5
Greetings Everyone,
I would like to ask some of you more experienced Scooter Riders what do you think is the best air pressure to carry in the rear tire of the Roketa Bali 250? It has the 10" rear wheel, so I'm just wondering what is the best pressure to carry for traction, and handling on the road, and perhaps a more comfortable ride?
Your opinions are appreciated. Happy Scootering!!!!!!
Scooterg
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Post by scooterollie on Aug 31, 2007 21:50:16 GMT -5
Scooterg;
Welcome to the Dawg pound! What part of MD?
I have a Bali 250 with the 10" rear tire, also. Pressure somewhat depends on your weight. I keep mine at under 30 lbs. - about 28 right now - but I only tip the scales at about 150. Some folks make the mistake of pumping up the tires to the "MAX" pressure listed on the side wall. Not good! Too firm, will give a harsher ride as well as potentially being more dangerous on some road conditions.
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scooterg
Big Dawg
Roketa Bali 250
Posts: 28
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Post by scooterg on Sept 1, 2007 12:17:43 GMT -5
Hi Scooterollie,
Thanks for the reply. I'm in the Damascus area of Maryland. I really enjoy my Bali 250, it's really a lot of fun. So far,,,1,000 miles,(not Km) and no major troubles.
Thanks for the sugggestion on the rear tire pressure, I'm going to try it. Might make those bumps in the road a little softer on the ride.
Scooterg
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Post by scooterollie on Sept 1, 2007 19:33:56 GMT -5
Scooterg;
Lived in Hampstead, Carroll Co. for more than 30 years. Daughter is in Marriottsville area. Migrated to WV Panhandle a few years ago. Pass by your area often on the way.
Glad you found it useful. I have installed a set of tire valve caps with red LEDs that blink when the tire pressure goes 4 or more lbs. below the pressure at which they were originally installed. Helps easily monitor tire pressure.
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Post by Gary on Sept 1, 2007 20:41:15 GMT -5
Ollie-
Now that is high tech! Let me know when the make a set with bluetooth connectivity to some LEDs on your dash.
Gary
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Post by scooterollie on Sept 2, 2007 7:26:47 GMT -5
Gary;
I have thought about installing an after market tire pressure monitor! Correct tire pressure is even more critical with two wheels!
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Post by Gary on Sept 2, 2007 7:54:29 GMT -5
Ollie -
Those valve caps really do sound cool. Do you have a link to where one can buy them?
Thanks,
Gary
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Post by scooterollie on Sept 2, 2007 15:02:44 GMT -5
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Post by cabanaman on Jul 5, 2008 16:45:08 GMT -5
While pdi'ing my 2008 bali 250 I found the tires at 45 psi(ouch). Let them down to 35. All newbies need to do a good checkout.That would have rode like a rock.
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