Infrared thermometer & Tires

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Feb 8, 2008 | 06:56 PM

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slankard

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RE: Infrared thermometer & Tires

Just a note the infrared temp thermometer is on sale at Harbor Freight now for $29.99 The catalog number is 96451-2AXB (the last 4 digits refer to the sale). The product number is the same. You can call them at 1-800-423-2567. Their stores will match catalog prices (at least around here). If they ask for a catalog number it is 161-C

Feb 8, 2008 | 07:12 PM

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electaRICK

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RE: Infrared thermometer & Tires

I have one,,, stopped using it on the bike, drove me nuts,,,,
now , the OL , on the other hand,,,, helps to determine when theres no "Headaches"

Feb 8, 2008 | 08:35 PM

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iclick

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RE: Infrared thermometer & Tires

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ORIGINAL: Mississippi Bagger
Nah, I did NOT get the gauge for my bike. Got it for work to test some thermal insulating paint.
It is actually a lot of fun to play with.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=96451
I have been "shooting" everything....computer processor, walls, ceiling, dogs, rabbit, cherry on the end of my cig (305 degrees).
Thought it would be fun to check out the tires. Seems no one knows what the ideal temp is though.

I bought this one (http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=93984), which is on sale for $20. It only goes up to 482Â° instead of 968Â°. I don't think I'll encounter anything on the bike that'll exceed the max for the cheaper t'meter. I also have been playing with it, checking head temps mostly. Never occurred to me to check tire temps, but I would say to just use the mfr. specs, the cold max shown on the sidewall, or something in between.