Slow stunters

[GixxerJRG]

I've never really been into slow stunts (dont wanna drop my bike) which I hear is inevitbale when learning slow stunts. But I think its cool to watch and some of the people that do it show amazing control over their bikes. I was watching some the other day and I noticed their rear tire looked damn near flat and was wondering what tire pressure do they use for those slow stunts and for those who dont do slow stunts just the occasional highway wheelies and such what tire pressure are u running? Last time I checked I was at 28

[XB12R]

I think a lot of stunters run their back tire at about 10 psi. I've heard of some running lower than that even. I took mine down to about 15 psi one day in the parking lot, and I did feel more stable from side to side. Maybe it was in my head, but I thought I could feel it. For highways and stuff like that you should probably just stick to what the manual/tire is supposed to have. Since you are going so much faster your bike has less of a tendancy to move from side to side in a wheely. Objects in motion and what not.

[kern0079]

I have seen people run 10psi but most are arount 18 or so when learning the slower stuff. It helps with lateral stablility but can induce wobbles at higher speeds. When you get used to the slower stunts most people will run a higher pressure so the bike is easy to turn into circles and whatnot. 22-28 psi is more typical for people when they are comfortable at slow speeds.

I have had a flat tire too and run on the rim in a wheelie. It is an interesting feeling but I wouldnt do it again because its pretty rough on the rim..

[GixxerJRG]

Originally Posted by kern0079

I have seen people run 10psi but most are arount 18 or so when learning the slower stuff. It helps with lateral stablility but can induce wobbles at higher speeds.

Thats interesting....I never thought about that before. Probably because Ive never done any of the slow stuff. So take this scenario, what would happen if someone did say a 65mph wheelie or so on a rear with 10psi?

[snigg]

i run like 25 or so. good enough for some slower first gear wheelies and good enough for 2nd gear standies as well

[kern0079]

Originally Posted by GixxerJRG

Thats interesting....I never thought about that before. Probably because Ive never done any of the slow stuff. So take this scenario, what would happen if someone did say a 65mph wheelie or so on a rear with 10psi?

Dunno, never tried with it with the pressure that low at those speeds. I'll try it at the lot tonight.