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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 05:14 PM
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Question checking air pressure
Anyone else having problems checking air pressure or using air chucks on rear tire on the fatter rear wheel on 2009 and up touring bikes, if so, what do you use to make it a little easier
 
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 05:23 PM
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Get one of these.

http://www.amazon.com/G-H-Meiser-EZ-.../dp/B001CJHU9W

The one I bought came with a pouch. I just use a standard bicycle pump to add air at home, usually only takes a few pumps, and it saves space by not having a compressor in my already overcrowded garage.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 05:49 PM
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That is really a GREAT product and a good solution to a poor design by the MC. I see that the item is currently out of stock, but know that Maxim Honda in Plano, TX has them in stock. Call Bob Landry @ 972-422-4703.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 05:57 PM
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You must not be using Harley air.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 06:07 PM
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Use the HD tire pressure guage with extension, makes it pretty easy for me, plus has a tire tread depth checker.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by cballweg
That is really a GREAT product and a good solution to a poor design by the MC. I see that the item is currently out of stock, but know that Maxim Honda in Plano, TX has them in stock. Call Bob Landry @ 972-422-4703.
There's also some on eBay for 17.95 with the pouch, plus 5 for shipping.

Well worth it in my opinion.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 06:43 PM
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Bought me one of the EZ Air tire gauges not to long ago myself. Love it makes checking and adjusting the air pressure some much easier then with the HD gauge I bought.

Highly recommend it.
 
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try these from Kurvy girl. Angle valve stems in different anodised colors to suit your rims. I have them on mine and theyre great.

http://kurveygirl.com/shop/index.php?cPath=27
 
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Originally Posted by dawg
You must not be using Harley air.
Harley air is OK but I prefer Mobil1 full synthetic air and I don't bother using their V-twin air either, regular Mobil1 syn air for car tires works just fine and you can get it at Wal-Mart for cheap.
 
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