Confessions from the Darkside - UPDATE

[Monk]

You can't just generically put a number on tire pressure. Well , you can but it will be wrong. Tire pressure in this application should be based on how you ride , how much weight you are carrying , and as Monk said , where you ride. I run 40 lbs in my Alpin. I'm a big guy and my wife isn't petite. Most if the time I'm riding 2 up. With myself and my wife my passenger weight is close to 500 lbs. The right tire pressure for that isn't going to be the same as a 175 pound guy. I get even tire wear at that pressure and it feels great solo or two up.

Yes, so true!!

I have a friend that always ran his Alpin between 38-40. But he was a pretty good size fellow.

Your PSI sweet spot has to be determined through experimentation, based on your particular parameters.

[shooter]

Gonna be down your way Monk , June 9-12 in Branson. Looking forward to riding over the mountain from Harrison to Russellville. Got a family group coming with me. If I see a Red B I'll give you a big wave. Gonna take them across the bridge at Beaver into Eureka Springs and of course eat at the Cliff Inn on Hwy 7. I got a brochure from Harrison board of tourism with some preplanned routes and attractions. Might do some of that also. Happy Riding.

[Monk]

Gonna be down your way Monk , June 9-12 in Branson. Looking forward to riding over the mountain from Harrison to Russellville. Got a family group coming with me. If I see a Red B I'll give you a big wave. Gonna take them across the bridge at Beaver into Eureka Springs and of course eat at the Cliff Inn on Hwy 7. I got a brochure from Harrison board of tourism with some preplanned routes and attractions. Might do some of that also. Happy Riding.

Hope you have a great trip to Arkansas!!

I've seen those brochures from Harrison. While they have some good information, in my opinion, most of the routes could stand to be tweeked some. But, I like getting off the main routes and into the back roads.

Be advised, highway 7 has several spots with road construction. I prefer this route on highway 21 from Harrison to Russellville: https://goo.gl/maps/efANrWvar5o

It is a little further, but more rural with less traffic and better curves. And if you leave early from Harrison, you stand a real good chance of seeing the Elk in the Boxley valley.

If you need help with routes, etc. let me know.

[shooter]

Thanks for the info Monk. Might go your way early to see the elk and come back across 7 to eat at the Cliff Inn. Thanks again.