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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by toastman
every couple of weeks and before every big ride.
+1 That's what I do also.
 
Old Apr 23, 2010 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Gliden
My goal is once a week....which usually equates to a reality of twice a month...
hmmm...maybe twice a year.
 
Old Apr 23, 2010 | 12:20 PM
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I check mine about every 2 weeks
 
Old Apr 23, 2010 | 12:36 PM
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I rotate my air from frt to rear every summer and check pressure every now and then!
 
Old Apr 23, 2010 | 12:43 PM
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I check whenever the bike starts feeling strange. They need air then.
 
Old Apr 23, 2010 | 12:46 PM
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I TRY and remember to do it, but it always seems I remember when the steering feels heavy. I do spin the wheels and make sure there are no punctures.
 
Old Apr 23, 2010 | 12:51 PM
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I check tire pressure and oil level once a week. Proper tire pressure definitely affects how your tires wear.
 
Old Apr 23, 2010 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by ken thompson
I check whenever the bike starts feeling strange. They need air then.

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About once a month or so or if the bike has been sitting for a while-like after winter storeage. I always do a walk around on the bikes before I ride them.
 
Old Apr 23, 2010 | 01:39 PM
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Twice a month. The air pressure in my roadwinder wheels changes about 2 lbs in a year. I inspect the tires before every ride.
 



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