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One of these, connected to an air tank, so I can adjust pressure at the same time.
I generally pop the bag off to check rear pressure. The narrowness of the chuck makes it pretty easy to get into the likes of even my spoked wheels.
There are angled valve stem extensions you can use to help make it easier to get a chuck on. I've not used them, but others have and have been quite happy with them.
I have the HD extension -- works great -- but with the first tire change -- I put on 45 or 90 degree valve stems -- been running them for years with not problems
I check them cold once in a while, after a couple of adjustments for changing temps here in NH, once the temp gets to be above 70, the pressure is stable.
I don't know about the rest of you, but I can tell when the pressure is more than a couple of pounds off
I have a dial indicator pressure gauge that has a 45 degree end to the thread of the valve stem, and a straight air chuck that has a 90 degree air fitting so it makes the tire inflation and checking of pressure a quick deal.
On the road.... putting air in is what it is- difficult. I check pressure once a week at home before riding.
I check them cold once in a while, after a couple of adjustments for changing temps here in NH, once the temp gets to be above 70, the pressure is stable.
I don't know about the rest of you, but I can tell when the pressure is more than a couple of pounds off
I check them cold once in a while, after a couple of adjustments for changing temps here in NH, once the temp gets to be above 70, the pressure is stable.
I don't know about the rest of you, but I can tell when the pressure is more than a couple of pounds off
got a friend that can roll one across the pavement or cement floor and tell how much air to add.....
Im pretty guilty of not checking air pressure, as it really is a PITA. After reading this thread, I just went to my local Dealer and picked up a digital tire pressure gauge, and a tire valve access extension hose.
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