Checking tire pressure
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 2,008
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From: Seattle
I will admit...I only check mine about twice per year, which, I actually did today after adding air last week. Need to get into a better habit. I can tell when they are about 5lbs too low. I bought an extender off amazon. It came the same day I ordered it. One end screws onto the stem, then I fill the tire with a bicycle pump. Bicycle pump has an accurate gauge. Peice of cake best 10 bucks Ive ever spent.
Last edited by SnoRider; Jun 4, 2018 at 11:17 PM.
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,730
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From: Vancouver BC
Really? All this bitching about checking tire pressures? It’s kinda a good thing to do, maybe you picked up a screw and have a slow leak? Anyway, i check at least once a week and getting down on my knees to do it is no biggie....
Stellar HDF Member
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From: Seattle
Last edited by SnoRider; Jun 5, 2018 at 01:20 AM.
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Vancouver BC
I didnt see a whole lot of bitching going on in the thread....one guy said it was a pain in the *** but pretty much everyone else offered some sort of solution to something that actually is a pain in the ***. But, We are all so much smarter now knowing that you dont mind checking your tire pressure.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 1,185
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From: Sterling IL.
With the monitor I purchased above, I do a visual pressure check on every startup and will get alarm if either tire drops below a set pressure. The phone app option is cool, almost went that route too but want my phone put away when riding. If you use to stream music or have paired to radio for calls, then the fobo would be good
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Joined: Jan 2017
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From: in a cave at the foothills
I had the KurveyGirl angled valve stems installed last tire change. Much easier to check tire pressures.
https://www.kurveygirl.com/shop/prod...43kvbp2th5tgq7
https://www.kurveygirl.com/shop/prod...43kvbp2th5tgq7
I am not that lazy that I need an app or some gizmo that tells me my pressure is low. For me 2 PSI off is low so maybe I am ****. Well, yes, I am **** about my bikes PSI. Forever, since my first HD touring bike I have simply wanted an easier way to check and add air. These affirm the correct size and I will be ordering them.
Thinking about this today I decided to use my smartphone as opposed to my computer and it did come up with this site, but I was searching for HD 90 degree info and it took me there but a PDF of a size chart.
THANK YOU!!!!
Last edited by nobodyknowsme; Jun 5, 2018 at 05:21 PM.
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Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 62
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From: SW Florida
Preferred not having to have phone app on and in view. Real time monitor and alarms for changes.
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From: Sterling IL.
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From: Jayhawk Country
I like the idea of the TPMS as long as they are reliable. And if you aren't checking tire pressure one way or the other before each ride you aint real smart. I know, I know, as long as the stereo is working I'm good to go, well, think again. A blow out on a motorcycle is a whole lot more exciting then in a car or truck.