[Rustycustoms]

I did some extensive search and many sources state that 2.5 bar is what it takes for the rear tire to operate properly on rebel 500.

Where did you find that info, can you provide links for all these sources?

It still doesn't make sense to me that higher tire pressure would make the bike more stable than the recommended tire pressure.

 

[lcorin]

Where did you find that info, can you provide links for all these sources?

It still doesn't make sense to me that higher tire pressure would make the bike more stable than the recommended tire pressure.

ok, so here it is one of quite a few

 

[Rustycustoms]

So, according to that the rebel is considered a scooter.. 😂


I'll give it that my wife's cb500f must be a normal motorcycle since 36/42 is what's recommended for it. I'd stick closer to what your manual says.

 

[1KPerDay]

Follow what the auto maker says for the tire pressures in your car (on the sticker inside the driver’s doorframe). Follow the motorcycle manufacturer says for the tire pressures of a particular model (in the manual). Regardless of what the tire manufacturer states as max PSI on the sidewall (don’t exceed it, obviously).

On the rebel 300/500 IMO one reason the MFG specifies relatively low pressure is to help add some cushion for the crappy suspension. Plus they’re kinda balloon tires anyway.

 

[Lunarnighthawk]

On another note, the stock Dunlops are not the best tires to begin with. If saving money is your primary concern, they can last and you'll need ride with care.

 

[zekeferrante]

Here's a quick story about stock tires, new tires and "slippage."


I have a 2020 Rebel 500. I long ago replaced my stock Dunlop's with Michelin Commander 3's, on the recommendation of my service center -- a center that, while pricey, I trust implicitly. They were right about the tires: excellent, good grip, long lasting (about 16,000 miles on them, and still looking good.). I run them at 30psi (Honda recommends 29psi).
On a humid 90 degree day last month, on a 35 MPH road, I went into a moderate left curve, at about 30 MPH. All at once, my rear tire slid out and, after a wild zigzag, I managed to straighten out and regain control of the bike. I stopped a little down the road to catch my breath and wait for my heart rate to normalize. Then I went back to investigate. In the curve, there was a "road snake" -- you know, those soft tar crack fillers we see everywhere. The day's heat was enough to soften the snake so considerably that my back wheel slid out almost as if it had hit an oil slick.
Morals of the story: ride on good properly inflated tires, always watch the condition of your road, take it easy, AND DON'T TRUST A ROAD SNAKE, especially in hot weather!

-- Zeke in Bucks County, Pennsylvania --