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Hi all-

I can't seem to locate my users manuals so I figured I would ask here.

What is the proper tire pressure for the front and rear tires on a BV250 and a Scarabeo 250?

Both bikes feel a little sluggish on the road, especially the rear tire on my BV250 while making turns.
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They should be listed on a sticker in the glove box (at least they are on my GTS).


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Thanks!

I should have been smart enough to figure that out.....

I think 18 psi is a wee bit too low.

It should be 29 psi.
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From the user's manual[1] for the BV250:
Tyre pressure (front wheel)
Front wheel: 2.1 bar
Tyre pressure (rear wheel)
Rear wheel: 2.3 bar
Tyre pressure (rear wheel with rider and passenger)
Rear wheel (rider and passenger) 2.5 bar

1 bar = 15 psi, so 31-32psi in the front, 34-35/37-38 for the rear.

[1] http://www.wotmeworry.org.uk/manuals/Beverley/
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Thanks.

I have the correct tire pressure now.

But, in the process I discovered a nest of carpenter ants living inside of the paneling behind the glove box in my husbands scarabeo. I had to remove the paneling to kill them all.

GROSS!
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