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Nov 21, 2012 | 11:27 AM

#31

glebo

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Originally Posted by AtkRWC

You must be a total newbie/poser. Old Skool bikers know you can filter and reuse tire air. MOCO just came out with that whole front tire/rear tire air as a marketing ploy! Do some research on the internet and see what I'm talking about.

what he said...you know ya can re-use/recycle...all ya need is an....

AIRFILTER....duuuhhh...

Nov 21, 2012 | 12:31 PM

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RHPAW

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One more idea... But, you'll need a longer valve stem.
Pay close attention. Ready?

Methane. Post a video so we can see how you do it.

Nov 21, 2012 | 05:36 PM

#33

Drat

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From: Upstate NY

Harley has a recall on all front tires. They are installing the mechanisms used in propane tanks. Not only will this allow you to not overinflate, but you will also not lose any air when you tip the bike upsidedown to change the fork oil. Oh I just saw a Black Friday sale on winter air.....for front tires only.

Nov 21, 2012 | 05:55 PM

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jazzy jack

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From: Kawartha lakes, Ontario, Canada

Thank's guys for all the great advice, I knew I could count on your giving nature and vast knowledge. I think I'm just gonna go to the darkside so to speak and use automotive air in both front and rear. I know I have to wear my chaps and SOA jacket when I do this, but where do I put the valve caps while refilling?

Nov 21, 2012 | 08:00 PM

#35

oct1949

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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..

I thought we all knew U cant use Canadian air in either tire...

U have to get so USA air for each tire and check them with a NON Radial tire gauge...

.

Nov 21, 2012 | 08:15 PM

#36

Jackie Paper

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From: Honah Lee

Use Land O Lakes Whipped Cream. Take about three 15 oz cans. Use the Light in the front but you probably need the regular in the back.

Nov 21, 2012 | 08:27 PM

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IronWright

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Nov 21, 2012 | 08:34 PM

#38

AtkRWC

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Originally Posted by jazzy jack

but where do I put the valve caps while refilling?

I can't beleive you went there! You are admitting in public that you don't have a HD Valve Cap Holder, pn#BR549? Sure hope there are no HOG Road Captians in this forum or they will pull your patch!

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Nov 21, 2012 | 08:47 PM

#39

brenn

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AtkRWC

I can't beleive you went there! You are admitting in public that you don't have a HD Valve Cap Holder, pn#BR549? Sure hope there are no HOG Road Captians in this forum or they will pull your patch!

Heck, I can't even ride my bike. The other day I put new air in the tires and the service manual says you have to discard the valve stem caps and replace with new ones each time and I forgot to buy the new ones.

Nov 21, 2012 | 08:51 PM

#40

dan conner

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i heard that the new water cooled harleys will come standard with all-season air in both tires. this air will be re-useable when you have to install new tires. you will need the 49 state compliant air trap(part # 345-9237) to catch the air. not available in california.

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