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Old May 21, 2013 | 07:30 PM
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Question Nitrogen filled ????

The tires on my ultra, are filled with nitrogen.Any one else using same,also if pressure is down a,little i must have them topped off with nitrogen, am i correct with this thinking? any thoughts air vs nitrogen thanks.
 
Old May 21, 2013 | 07:34 PM
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You can top them off with regular air.
Compressed air has worked fine for me for years and it's free.
 
Old May 21, 2013 | 07:38 PM
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It's a gimmick.
 
Old May 21, 2013 | 07:39 PM
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just dont mix oxygen and oil
 
Old May 21, 2013 | 07:49 PM
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For a lighter, more nimble ride, inflate em with helium
 
Old May 21, 2013 | 07:51 PM
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Just passing along information. This is an active thread from this sub forum. Take it as you see fit.

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Old May 21, 2013 | 08:04 PM
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I use a nitrogen-oxygen mix in mine. Seventy-eight percent nitrogen and twenty-one percent oxygen. It's a little less costly.
 
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You do realize the air we breathe is about 80% nitrogen?
 
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Originally Posted by dmayack
You do realize the air we breathe is about 80% nitrogen?
And urine is 95% water...not the same though
 
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