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Posted by CDNRatMan
- March 03, 2013, 21:59:50 PMOk just went through the 800 owner's manual and here is what they say.
Frt with 395 lbs = 28psi
rear 215 lbs = 28 psi
rear 395 = 32 psi
so I am going to try it at 28 psi all round because I ride alone and seldom carry gear that would weigh that much , but increase it for a road trip....at least try it
Posted by Troll
- March 03, 2013, 19:54:22 PMhttp://www.bigotires.com/librarydetail/How-to-Decode-the-Markings-on-a-Tire-Sidewall
Pay attention to the safety note. I'm running my Michelin Commanders at Kawasaki's recommended pressure. Michelin says to use the factory inflation pressures,
Posted by Never too late
- March 03, 2013, 19:27:11 PMOk ..... Thanks.... I 'll give them a try at that psi set up.
Cheers
Ntl
Posted by CDNRatMan
- March 03, 2013, 19:22:30 PMSounds like what I was running my Maxxis at and now that I have the Metzler 880's I was going to try them out at the same pressure...
Posted by Never too late
- March 03, 2013, 19:09:50 PMHi everyone
Found a big screw in my old tire and was forced to get some new white walls
I am running Metzler 880 's WW ( front 130 / 90 16 67 rear 140 / 90 b16 77 ) and they were set up at the Kwai shop with 28 psi on the rear and 26 on the front.
It looks like this is a fairly common tire for the drifter 800's....I was just wondering what everyone else has their tire pressure at ? Because the guidelines on the tire are like 42 psi.
Just curious
Cheers
NTL
Posted by CDNRatMan
- January 14, 2013, 11:38:04 AMI just got off the phone with Pete's tires and John Hopkins is correct......lol....I have never seen that on the side of a tire myself so was not sure. He also told me less and less companies are making the wide white walls anymore, they are becoming a dieing breed of tires. So I am ordering them tomorrow after work and should have them in 5 days.
Posted by chief
- January 14, 2013, 09:37:00 AMAbout tire sizing and markings -
http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/tiresizinginfo.htmlRemember we have a lot of information in the Accessories and Mods/Tips section of the web site.
http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/reviewpost/index.php
Posted by John Hopkins
- January 14, 2013, 08:00:24 AMREINFTL stands for reinforced sidewall tubeless tires..
John.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- January 13, 2013, 22:08:06 PM I am going to apply some common sense here too, and remember other vehicles and rides, I can not think any reason why you can not put a tube into a tubless tire. New tubes, new rim liner/rubbers, and then I should be good to go.
I spent time again tonight trying to find them letters and the only think I could come up with was REINF would be for reinforced tubeless.......I have been thinking of this for a few days.
just my thoughts.....
Posted by pcarrell
- January 13, 2013, 21:38:42 PMOne would think they would want you to know exactly what you're buying................
Posted by aralph
- January 13, 2013, 21:09:33 PMGood, I was concerned about that. 
Strange how there seems to be nothing online about their lettering.
regards
aralph
Posted by CDNRatMan
- January 13, 2013, 18:34:31 PMOK I promise to stay under 230 km/h or 143 mph........
I also knew that I needed tubes and have them on order along with rim rubbers/liners. It was just the lettering that had me confussed.
I will simple call the supplier in the morning and confirm with them about the lettering and what it means. I did send an email but have not gotten a response yet perhaps due to the weekend. Thanks
Posted by chief
- January 13, 2013, 17:50:58 PMThere are fewer and fewer with spoke wheels. Its easy to confirm... go to the major mfg'rs and look at their road bike listings. Most will tell you to use tubeless with tubes for spoke applications.
Posted by pcarrell
- January 13, 2013, 17:35:57 PMThat seems strange since so many bikes still have spoked wheels......not disputing it, just seems strange.
Posted by chief
- January 13, 2013, 17:29:13 PMI don't think there are any tubed cruiser tires left. (Tubed tires are available for off-road bikes.) For spoked rims you use a tubeless tire with a tube.