OmegaBravo7
Well-known member
Could have been much worse, count yourself lucky bro. This is actually one of my biggest fears when riding in high speed.
That's what I was wondering, considering how hard it can be to break the bead on a deflated tire, had to be low.
I have an S1000R and it does not come with TPMS or TPS So the rider wouldn't have known.
A few days ago I was heading out from my home in Richmond Hill, Ontario to Lake Simcoe with 5-6 buddies to enjoy the sunset when my rear tire burst
Why can't a few men just enjoy a sunset without someone's rear hoop bursting...seriously!
kijiji it goes...
Mint condition , only have little scratches by prev owner. ....
Underinflated and popped the tire off the bead? Glad you walked away.
First off your tire pressure is way to high for tho tires ,the front should be 31/35 psi and the back 28/32 psi thats what Pirelli calls for you to run them on.
Ok why would you set your tire pressure so high?.....If you set the rear at 42 psi at cold temp what happens when it heats up its almost in the 50 range and becomes a hockey puck. Come on lets real 42 psi is crazy high for rear tire ,maybe the maxs 36 psi for a sport bike and thats high.Pirelli recommends using the motorcycles manufacturers recommended specs (just like other other tire manufacturers do). This paragragh is copied from their tech (and yes, the part in bold is also in bold in their tech).
TYRE PRESSURE Always inflate the tyre to the correct pressure. Be sure to check cold inflation pressure frequently, i.e. once a week. Although most motorcyclists love to work on their bikes, they seldom remember to check tyre pressures. Correct tyre pressure, however, is critical for safe handling. Overinflation or extreme tyre pressure will impair your riding comfort and decrease the contact of the tyre with the road. Underinflation or too little air pressure will result in poor handling and the bike will be inclined to „wander". Improper and insufficient tyre pressure will also cause rapid tyre wear, an increase in fuel consumption, lower top speed, and provide less control. Remember to check the inflation pressure of your tyres weekly. You will find the correct pressure in the operating manual of the motorcycle. Use PIRELLI’s information only as reference. Attention: When the recommended pressure has been changed for use off-road (race track, off-road), it must be reset to the correct value before riding on the street.
My gsxr says 36 and 42. Never happens but that's what they recommend :dontknow:Edit - Never mind me, BMW actually recommends 42 PSI for the rear. Seems way high but what do I know.