Sburke
Junior Member
I have a 06 fz6 with conti motions, the temps are above 70 here and unsure what the proper tire pressure should be. Any help would be appreciated.
From the manual *ahem*:
Tire air pressure (measured on cold tires)
Loading condition*
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front
225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm²)
(2.25 bar)
Rear
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²)
(2.50 bar)
Loading condition*
90–189 kg (198–417 lb)
(FZS6WC)
90–190 kg (198–419 lb)
(FZS6W)
Front
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²)
(2.50 bar)
Rear
290 kPa (42 psi) (2.90 kgf/cm²)
(2.90 bar)
High-speed riding
Front
225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm²)
(2.25 bar)
Rear
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²)
(2.50 bar)
Maximum load*
189 kg (417 lb) (FZS6WC)
190 kg (419 lb) (FZS6W)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
and accessories
Edit: This is for the 2007 but it's probably applicable.
Can you explain what "Loading condition" means?
From the manual:
Loading condition = Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and accessories.
So if you're going on a trip, since most adult males weigh ~180, it makes sense to get closer to the 36/42 number to account for cargo. I am a featherweight at ~150 so even under load I hover between 33/36 and 36/42.