Smoother over bumps

[Stig / Major Tom]

I regularly have to ride over 1/4 mile of expansion joints.
I found that if I scoot forward on my LIKE200I's bench seat. ...and send more weight to front wheel...the ride is a bit smoother.
Rear wheels on a scooter carry SO much of the weight of bike, engine and rider. ...
Also, I am a believer in following tire pressure figures posted on scooter and in the manual.
Info molded on tires has nothing to do with proper inflation of tires as determined by the vehicle manufacturer. On cars or scooters. IMHO
STIG

[xsel777]

I stand up when I come up to a speed hump like a rodeo rider, so the bump up of the rear does not transfer to my butt. I speed everywhere,  but have slowed down, due to costly repairs. 😕

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[blue]

I always go 5 to 15 lb over in my tires.low tires will slow the scoot down. I ride all year so in the winter I go less air.

[klaviator]

Also, I am a believer in following tire pressure figures posted on scooter and in the manual.
Info molded on tires has nothing to do with proper inflation of tires as determined by the vehicle manufacturer. On cars or scooters. IMHO
STIG

The tire pressure on the tire is the maximum pressure that tire is rated for.  The pressure in the owners manual takes into account the weight of the bike or car.  Normally that max pressure on the sidewall is only best if you are near the load limit of the tire. 

[klaviator]

I always go 5 to 15 lb over in my tires.low tires will slow the scoot down. I ride all year so in the winter I go less air.

Going that much over the recommended pressure will give you usually give you a harsh ride and less traction. 

[TroutBum]

I've beem following the manufacturers recommendation and found it to be a good guideline. My orginal set of tires gave me 12,000 miles as proof of the mfg suggested pressure rating.

[Stig / Major Tom]

I advanced the idea of following the scooter maker's specifications - knowing full well that a great many people have other ideas regarding what works best for: speed, MPG's, tracking on highways, grooved pavement, comfort, tire wear & tread life, cornering, cupping, etc., etc.

But, if there is someone who wonders if anyone is following the scooter stickers, and manual....I just wanted to let them know that there are a least a few of us that do. And that we are happy with the results we are getting.

Stig

[Mr. Paul]

I'm going to go 1 lb. less than the manufacturer recommendation. I'm a rebel. Don't try to stop me, I'll only drag you down with me. 
Thanks for the suggestion Stig, I will try it next time I come across road bumps.

[RubenC]

I go .5 lbs over the suggested pressure listed in the owner's manual.

[Scooter Dan]

I'm going darkside next week with the installation of a c/t on my SW. A few days ago I was headed 75 miles north to do a construction bid and had a blow out. Rear tire had only 3k so may have picked up a nail. Was sitting at an intersection and took off from the fast lane in a rather spirited fashion next to a crotch rocket. The back end of the bike  started sliding around and I realized the back tire was flat and pulled it off the road. I called my son to bring the motorcycle trailer and towed it home. That's got to be a better way of having a flat compared to 50mph.

The rapid decompression of the m/t  bothered me so I went darkside as car tires seldom go flat instantly and can also get 30-40k on the rear before replacement. I've gone darkside on my Goldwings and other Maxiscooters and had good results.