airing up tires question.

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Nov 21, 2010 | 06:59 PM

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bobx67

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From: indiana

"Asking if someone has had a good/bad experience with something is one thing. Asking for approval is quite another."

"It says a lot when people aren't sure whether your post was a joke."

you hit the nail right on the head sharknose!
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Nov 21, 2010 | 07:09 PM

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pwt

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if through man door i check front first.if though bike door check back. also go with where which day of the week and position of the moon. pt

Nov 22, 2010 | 04:11 PM

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Tactical111

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From: SE Michigan

Tire balance issues...

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Originally Posted by byersmtrco

Okaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay . . .

I do the rear 1st, because it usually involves (unless you luck out) rolling the motorcycle one way or the other to find the valve stem. Frt is usually accessable unless it's behind the fork leg.

Frt 35/36 lbs
Rr 36/38 lbs

Unless I'm riding daily, I check them (EVERY) time I ride. Takes 1-2 min.
3-4 min if they need air. I have a cmpr here so that helps.

Another thing I do is stop on my way in from a ride and fill up w/gas.
That way, I'm ready to go.

Good advise to check before each ride unless you just rode yesterday. Visual inspection from the same side each time is good also so you get used to what they look like properly inflated. I eyeball mine from the ride side when on side stand.

Also recommend checking the pressure in both tires simultaeneousy or they will get out of balance. To do this you'll need two tire pressure gauges and very long arms.

Nov 22, 2010 | 04:29 PM

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d2jlking

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From: Split time between Texas and Minnesota

One more post to add to my count! Thanks for the help...

Nov 22, 2010 | 04:31 PM

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98fat

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I flip my bike up on the handlebars, it makes it easier to get to the tires.....

Nov 22, 2010 | 04:50 PM

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bobx67

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"One more post to add to my count! Thanks for the help..."

no problem. very important to get your post counts up....

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Nov 22, 2010 | 05:35 PM

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Texas Fat Boy

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From: ST. Louis

I was told the air was covered under a warranty issue.
Don’t let your dealer know you are adjusting your own air. He will send HD your VIN and flag your bike.