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Old 02-03-2015, 09:03 AM
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I check the air in the tires at least once a week, but usually after that I thump them with a mallet in between times every day, before I go out on a ride.
 
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Old 02-03-2015, 09:09 AM
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What brand mallet do you use? How do you calibrate it?
 
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Old 02-03-2015, 09:12 AM
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I think once a week is enough. Do they lose air in a predictable time frame?
 
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Old 02-03-2015, 09:18 AM
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If he is not using an official HD Mallet, $79.99 or $103.99 with embossed skull emblem then he can kiss his warranty goodbye!
 
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Originally Posted by thomasf59
I check the air in the tires at least once a week, but usually after that I thump them with a mallet in between times every day, before I go out on a ride.
Is this something you learned in anger management class? Don't really see the purpose of this, but to each his own.
 
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Old 02-03-2015, 10:47 AM
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Do you use a metric or standard mallet?
 
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Old 02-03-2015, 10:55 AM
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Is your mallet chrome or black denim?
 
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thats funny, I do the same thing to my wife!
 
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Old 02-03-2015, 11:02 AM
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You guys are all messing around with danger, I personally take my bike in to the Dealership once a week for the official mallet thumping by a trained technician, thus keeping my warrenty in tact.....cost $75.50 but well worth the peace of mind
 
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