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Old Jun 1, 2018 | 06:30 AM
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Default Checking tire pressure
To me checking the tire pressure on my ultra is hard to get gauge in such a tight area has anyone switches to steel angled valve stems.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2018 | 06:52 AM
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Yeah front tire isn’t too bad but the rear is a pain in the ***. I bought a valve stem extender for about $10.
Take a look at it HD part #42300009. It works pretty well for me.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2018 | 07:02 AM
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Next time you change tires have right angle valve stems installed. It makes it so much easier
 
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Old Jun 1, 2018 | 07:52 AM
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I use a gauge that has a right angle fitting.
I also use an old school AmFlow air chuck with flexible hose.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2018 | 08:13 AM
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I picked an extender up from revzilla for 10$. It allows me to use the air pump an the gas station. The front looks like the clip part from a bicycle pump and the end looks like a normal valve stem you can attach the air pump to. Works like a charm for filling and checking psi.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2018 | 08:24 AM
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I use the FOBO system on my Road King. So all I have to do is look at my iPhone to know the tire pressure. Love it.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2018 | 08:34 AM
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https://www.harley-davidson.com/stor...stem-extension

Works like a charm even on spoked wheels
 
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I bought one of these off Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006O2S8M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006O2S8M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Longer than the H-D version, but works the same.
90 degree valve stems would be easier too.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2018 | 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Redlegvzv
I use the FOBO system on my Road King. So all I have to do is look at my iPhone to know the tire pressure. Love it.
Same here, looking at my tire pressure right now.

 
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Old Jun 1, 2018 | 09:59 PM
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Got sick and tired o the OEM setup and installed right angled valve stems. Love em
 
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