Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 1:13 pm
more I read the more it sounds like its normal and safe...and just needs getting used to 
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Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 1:32 pm
At the risk of going back to basics, check your tyre pressures. I had one go a bit low on the front and it was a wallowy pig until I fixed the valve. I keep mine a touch on the high side and find it a significant improvement.
Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 1:37 pm
Good point SM...I'd overlooked that point 
I generally run around 34 p.s.i all round, i have pressure sensitive dust caps (no, its not a wind up
) that change from green,to red, if they drop below 32p.s.i.
They seem to work too, in noticed one of them had flipped to red a few weeks back,it turned out i had a slow puncture,and the pressure had dropped to 27p.s.i. (but the tyre looked ok)
The clever little caps had tipped me off
I generally run around 34 p.s.i all round, i have pressure sensitive dust caps (no, its not a wind up
) that change from green,to red, if they drop below 32p.s.i.They seem to work too, in noticed one of them had flipped to red a few weeks back,it turned out i had a slow puncture,and the pressure had dropped to 27p.s.i. (but the tyre looked ok)
The clever little caps had tipped me off
Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 1:57 pm
I do have alloys and 215/65/R15 96H tyres fitted all round but have no idea if my suspension has been lowered. This is they way the Bongo was kitted out when I received it from JAL. Tyres are all in good condition with Toyos on the front and Brigestones on the rear.
There was no problem with the ride under normal contidions when I got the Bongo. But with a thousand mile holiday with four adults in the Bongo offing I had the Air Assisted Suspension kit fitted to make sure that they had a comfortable trip. I was surprised at the improvement in the handling the assisters gave the Bongo.
Tyres normaly run on 32psi front and 34psi rear but were increased to 36psi front and 38psi rear for the trip.
There was no problem with the ride under normal contidions when I got the Bongo. But with a thousand mile holiday with four adults in the Bongo offing I had the Air Assisted Suspension kit fitted to make sure that they had a comfortable trip. I was surprised at the improvement in the handling the assisters gave the Bongo.
Tyres normaly run on 32psi front and 34psi rear but were increased to 36psi front and 38psi rear for the trip.
Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 2:00 pm
BDC - I heard that these caps were great but in permanent danger of being nicked. Not so in your case? I could be tempted. My 'List of gadets for lazy buggers' is growing fast (low coolant alarm, p** tube, pressure caps etc. etc.)
Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 2:04 pm
Hi BigD
Those pressure indicators are great, but I'm amazed that you have managed to keep them. In my experience they get nicked. Not here where i live of course
But the last set we had were nicked in Ambleside! Not exactly a hot-bed of crime, you would have thought.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
But back to the wind effects, yes tyre pressure makes a huge difference. We run ours well above the Japanese recommendations - 36/40, with much improved handling.
Those pressure indicators are great, but I'm amazed that you have managed to keep them. In my experience they get nicked. Not here where i live of course
But the last set we had were nicked in Ambleside! Not exactly a hot-bed of crime, you would have thought.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
But back to the wind effects, yes tyre pressure makes a huge difference. We run ours well above the Japanese recommendations - 36/40, with much improved handling.
Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 2:14 pm
I must admit im quite amazed they are still there too!
I park my bongo on my drive which extends aroud the rear of my house, (slap bang in front of my kitchen window)
I never, ever, park at the front... and rarely leave her unattended anywhere else.
The caps have been on around six weeks,and i've "interrupted" kids from nicking em twice already (once, whilst i was still sat in the bongo)
They wont last much longer i'm sure
I park my bongo on my drive which extends aroud the rear of my house, (slap bang in front of my kitchen window)
I never, ever, park at the front... and rarely leave her unattended anywhere else.
The caps have been on around six weeks,and i've "interrupted" kids from nicking em twice already
(once, whilst i was still sat in the bongo)They wont last much longer i'm sure