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Originally Posted by Earthling789

No problems being a Noob, and the course is designed with Noobs in mind
Of course, I do agree, if you're not worrying about "how to work a clutch", you'll be more attentive to learn some good info an advice about "riding" ...

That is what I am shooting for. Also worried about whether I'll have to reschedule due to marginal front tire (well, not as new as the rear), pipes barking too much, someone not liking the aftermarket grips, the #@&% u-turn exercise, etc.

Originally Posted by Earthling789

WARNING - SCIENCE LESSON

Now, as for the comments about measuring tire pressure "cold", that simply means "tires at same temp as ambient air"... in other words.. tires that have been stationary for several hours, and allowed to cool (internally and externally) to the same relative temperature as the air temp.

Good to know, since in The Valley of the Sun, the same relative temperature is about as good as it gets most of the year. I can't get too anal er obsessed , as a lot of days in the summer it will be over 100° when Leno hits the airwaves ... and sometimes first thing in the morning as well!

I did check, and in the half mile ride from my place to the free air pump the pressure stayed the same. Now 32 in the Front, 36 rear.

The wife, for her part, will take off on a 2400 mile business trip (Native American Flute gathering, Pow Wow, Civil War Re-enactment) and check the air pressure in the van in the garage before she leaves, and once again before we leave the motel to drop me at the airport. She used to check at every pit stop because "the front tires looked a little low" and found them (a) hot to the touch, and (b) on the high side of the air pressure range.

I may revisit when I switch the front for a Metzler until I find a pressure that rides well and grips well. Then I think checking weekly is reasonable. Until then, there is that 1st to 2nd gear shift to worry about.

Thanks again for the Science Lesson!