Air in 2009 Road King tires

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Feb 10, 2014 | 02:56 PM

Artifact

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Air in 2009 Road King tires

OK, I'm looking for a way to get air into my newly purchased '09 Road King tires. Does it have to be so difficult. Can you even get one of those flexible hose extenders on the valve ? If so, which one is the best bet. I haven't even tried it yet, but just looking isn't encouraging. Apparently they want this to be a dealer only service, Lets see, $25 sounds about right to top off the tires...Jeez !!

Feb 10, 2014 | 03:43 PM

Alamomann

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From: Spring Branch, Texas

I've got a 2013 and it's no better. My air compressor hose nozzle is too big. The back tire is especially difficult.

Looking forward to hearing who has the answer....

Feb 10, 2014 | 03:46 PM

Toypuller

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You need a 90 degree chuck.

You can find one at most auto parts store, or put a few piece together at the hardware store.

Less than $10.00

Last edited by Toypuller; Feb 10, 2014 at 03:48 PM.

Feb 10, 2014 | 03:56 PM

bigdaddy33

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These angled tire valves help.

http://motorcycleanchor.com/tire_valves/index.htm

Feb 10, 2014 | 04:10 PM

Ghosteh

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You're putting AIR in the tires??

Don't let the nitrogen fans hear that!

Feb 10, 2014 | 04:47 PM

J F GO

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My 07 serk also was impossible to put air in the tires until I heard that Harley makes a screw-on flexable extension for just this problem. Cost about 10 bucks. Just always keep it in the saddles.