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Old 23-07-2008, 07:10 PM
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Avon tyre pressure

No, this isn't another tyre thread. It's some info that I just got that might help anyone with an FLHR fitted with Avon Venoms.

I've just spoken to the tech department at Avon regarding the pressure in the back tyre of my Road King.

I have been told that the correct pressure for an Avon Venom MT 90B16 74H is 44 psi solo....add about 3 psi more for a pillion, and under no circumstances ever exceed 50 psi. It will however be ok to run at 50 psi, but no more than that. They are not designed to run at any higher than this safely.

This info isn't on their website.

So this may be of help to the next person asking the question.

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Old 23-07-2008, 10:40 PM
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Re: Avon tyre pressure

Avon techies gave me something very similar for Venoms when I had my 2003 Fatboy, ( the std HD Dunlops being 36 psi back and front ).

Venoms:
Front = 38 psi
Rear = 44 psi ( solo )

As you say + 2/3 lbs for two up in the rear ony.
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Old 20-09-2009, 02:10 PM
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I missed this at the time. I also have consulted Avon about tyres and pressures. I have a 1990 FLHS and use 38F 44R. When riding two up I use +4 on both of those, but if fully laden, such as when touring with bulging luggage, use 44F 50R. Handling is great!

Not sure about a 2003 dresser, but my bike originally had MT/130 wide tyres both ends. Avon recommend using a 140 rear, as they described the 130 as marginal when fully laden. I now use one of those with the same pressures.

There can be clearance problems with this wider tyre in some bikes and I removed the rubber curtain on my belt guard. There is just 3/16 inch between belt and tyre!
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