tire pressure

I picked up my new to me 99 Interstate on Saturay. I had a nice ride from southern Vermont to Ma. to break me in this season. The bike has about 3300 miles on the clock and rides great.  I am curious what you folks are running for pressure on the stock tires. On wind I know we need to run them up around 40-42psi to keep the front tire wearing even.  I am curious if this is similar on the Valk.
   One other question I have is the bikes seems to want to straighten up  very readily after a turn or mild corner. It seems I need tobe a bit firmer on the amount of input on the bars on corners compared to the wings. I understand that the steering geometry is a bit different between the Wing and the Valk but would like some input from you folks out there .
                                                         
                                                 Tom R. :-)

[Valker]

The steering geometry is a bit different, but some of what you mention might be because of the Non-rubber mounted bars on the Valk or the wider bars on the Valk. I have owned 3 Wings (1000, 1100, 1200) and like the Valk handling better than any of those.

[Raccoon Huntress]

Can't wait to try it out in Sipapu!!  
;)    

RH

Thanks, Oh Appreciative One!!!:love:

I have never had  a problem following the owners manual
recomendations, but ran into some by following the "experts".
At the end, you gain in some areas but lose in others.
Think safesty over any other gain.

Manual says 33 F / 36R   this creates the wants to standup feeling you describe.
Dunlops web site says 36F / 40R
Avon Says 38F / 42R
Metzler says 40F / 46R
The higher pressure will cure your problem.

That is what I thought because it is what we experience on the wings. With the higher pressure on the wings we tend to give up a bit of wet traction but it is very manageable. I assume that this will happen on the Valk. I will be changing to the Venoms towards the end of the season as the bike has about 3300 miles on it now. Now I just need Mother Nature to help out a bit. Woke up to freezing rain and snow this morning. Oh well good day to rip out the old kitchen.
                                             Tom R.

Finally got to ride today. I put 38 psi inthe front and 40 psi in the rear and the Valk handles like a dream. I can't wait to try out the Venoms around mid season.

Be sure to take it easy for the first 100 / 200 miles
as the Venoms are slick until scrubbed in.