[SG]

Need some advice on the tire pressure in my 2006 Bullet Electra Avons--the owners manual says 24 psi on the front tire/28 psi on the rear. The tires, however, say 36psi on both front and back. SG

[t120rbullet]

The tires, however, say 36psi on both front and back. SG

That's the max the tire can handle.
You'll be fine with the 24/28.

[SG]

Ah, that makes sense. Thanks for the assist.  SG

[REpozer]

Not that I'm right, but I run 30psi in the front and 35 psi on the rear.
I'm a little heavy, ride on some broken pavement and gravel in cool temps.
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The point is you have some wiggle room on your psi, just don't go below the minimum.

[UncleErnie]

I don't have the ribbed Avons, I have the newer style- can't remember the model umber.  I run 30- 32. They handle and feel much better.  They'll also run cooler and last a little longer.

[RGT]

I like the way mine feel around 30 as well, I go a little higher if running 2 up...

[Maturin]

I run the Avon Speedmaster & SF Mk II on my G5. First I didn´t folow the manual that says 18/28 psi front/rear but instead pumped in 27/35 psi. The bike felt more stable then, unfortunately the front tire didn´t come even close to the temperature of the rear one, even when pushed hard.
I also recognized a very uneven wear pattern: the tire´s center was run down, whereas on the flanks there was plenty of rubber left. Due to the higher pressure the middle part was pushed out too much.
After I changed the front tire I finally could remove the wobblieness in the front  that I felt with the stock recommendation of 18 psi by tuning the fork. With progressive springs it feels more transparent now and works fine with 18-20 psi in the front tire which now is able to get more temperature and more adhesion. Breaking improved aswell.
So try out different pressures and watch the temerature you can get in comparision to the rear tire. The SF Mk II on the rear works average almost irrespective of pressure. The front, however, is more complicated. If you don´t get a good result consider changing the fork oil or even the springs.

[Rosetap]

30/30 here

[TWinOKC]

FWIW  18 front  28 rear, feels the best to me.  Using Avon Road Riders & 175 lb rider, I have tried higher tire pressure but it just didn't feel as good to me.

 

[mikail gransee]

The front tire is used mostly for steering...the rear holds most the weight...a couple of extra pounds over recommended actually helps the tire last longer but check wear. Also chech pressure often, a couple of degrees in ambient temp will also effect tire pressure.