Tire psi
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Tourer
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Tire psi
I bought an 08 Electraglide standard on Saturday, on Tues I checked the tire psi and it was down to 25 so I filled both tires to 36 psi, on Wed. morning I checked them and they both were down to about 34, Today I checked the front tire and it was down to 32, I understand if there is a hole they would loose air but this is both tires. and right after I bought the bike. Is this normal for these touring bikes?
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Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Chesapeake, VA
The pressure will vary some with the ambient temperature. If you check and set it in the morning in the garage before a ride it will be ?? psi. If you push it outside and the tires are in direct sunlight for a while it will go up some. Ride it and it will go up more. They will always be a higher pressure after a ride compared to what it was when you set them while they were cold so to speak...Check them before EVERY ride, it takes all of what, two minutes!
I would be willing to bet the dealer did not set the correct pressures before you took delivery...
I would be willing to bet the dealer did not set the correct pressures before you took delivery...
Supporter
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Columbus, Indiana
Even with the H-D gauge I lose some air putting it on the stem. I have a small air comp. close and put a little more than 36 and then let some out. They do fine at a week at a time. Safe way would be to check at every ride, but I do not do that.
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Toledo, OH
Not surprised they would come from the dealer at 25. But sounds like something is wrong. I would do the soapy water thing. I have an 08 EG Standard and my tires hold air pretty well. Just guessing but I would say I lose about a pound every couple weeks. I usually run 36-37 in both.
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From: NW Florida
Pressure
You can find the correct tire press for your ride on the left side of the neck check the tire pressure on the tag there.
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Check that your gage isn't faulty. Had a few over the years that would read different from time to time. A good dial gage would be nice to add to a tool collection. Soapy water leak test is good. Everything being equal, you should only loose 0-1 lb a month. Olde Skool brought up a good point about temps. Try keeping everything consistent.
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