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    going the distance.... :)

    hey guys i'm riding to perth from gero on the r1, dont wanna chew my tyres out too much was wondering what pressure i should run them at? this is my first long distance run any help/advice would be much appreciated!

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    Approx 36-38psi although it really depends on the type of tyre you are running, pressures only help what really starts to eat tyres is high speed running if you keep it below about 150 will help tyre life significantly.
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    Done that run heaps of times on the r1, new coast roads nice but before/from jurien bay along indian ocean watch out for wildlife/cops.
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    Yep, those bush pigs are a doozie.
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    ha ha too easy will do guys thanx, be there for a month so hopefully theres a group ride to go on while there! first time riding in perth any advice or wisdom to share?

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    stick to the speed limits... cops all over the freeways thesedays
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    Shit if ur stayin in Gero for a month make sure you lock ur bike up real good

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    Haha coming from gero mate, visiting Perth !

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