Checking tire pressure, is there an easier way? or gauge?
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10-03-2011, 09:12 PM
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#23
10-03-2011, 09:52 PM
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I have the motorcycle anchor 90 degree stem on the front wheel and am waiting for new rear tire to install the rear. I picked up the EZ Air as it came highly recommended and it clips on easily and holds the stem well. Unclipping loses a slight bit of air but not much. I have this small SLime compressor to round out tire care:
http://www.amazon.com/Slime-40001-Po...7696707&sr=1-2
http://www.amazon.com/Slime-40001-Po...7696707&sr=1-2
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10-03-2011, 10:15 PM
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Yes the tire has to be off--buy these now and install at your next tire change, they shouldn't really charge you any extra as it only takes a few seconds. These 82 degree stems are really great, and don't really cost that much. A fantastic mod.
#25
10-04-2011, 01:29 AM
The 28 spokes wheels are a PITA. I bought and tried most of the gizmos that have been listed here. Didn't really solve the problem. There's not enough room for the air chuck without bending the rubber valve. Best solution is to install 82deg angled/zero loss valves. With them, checking and inflating is a piece of cake.
http://www.motorcycleanchor.com/tire_valves/index.htm
Pic of the valve on the front wheel.
http://www.motorcycleanchor.com/tire_valves/index.htm
Pic of the valve on the front wheel.
#26
10-04-2011, 06:11 AM
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#27
10-04-2011, 06:32 AM
I like the 90 degree valve, maybe the next time I change tires.
No real easy way other then removing the right rear bag, rolling the bike around to find the valves and just do it.
I use a gauge bought from J&P Cycle, made by Cruz tools, cost $20.
It at least holds the pressure on the gauge face until you re-set it.
I check my tires about once a week.
No real easy way other then removing the right rear bag, rolling the bike around to find the valves and just do it.
I use a gauge bought from J&P Cycle, made by Cruz tools, cost $20.
It at least holds the pressure on the gauge face until you re-set it.
I check my tires about once a week.
#28
10-04-2011, 07:05 AM
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I'm also have been using the Tiregard air pressure monitor on my 2010 ultra Limited for the last year and half (13,000 miles). Because my eye site isn't the best anymore, I mounted the monitor on my gas cap door for I can easily keep an eye on the pressures, (it would be nice if the digital read out was bigger). The monitor and the sending caps works fine with the stock rubber valve stems. What really interesting is how the pressures increase as your tires heat up, in the hot summers my rear tire changes from 40 to as high as 52 lbs. in the summer.
#29
10-04-2011, 07:29 AM
I'm also have been using the Tiregard air pressure monitor on my 2010 ultra Limited for the last year and half (13,000 miles). Because my eye site isn't the best anymore, I mounted the monitor on my gas cap door for I can easily keep an eye on the pressures, (it would be nice if the digital read out was bigger). The monitor and the sending caps works fine with the stock rubber valve stems. What really interesting is how the pressures increase as your tires heat up, in the hot summers my rear tire changes from 40 to as high as 52 lbs. in the summer.
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10-04-2011, 07:49 AM
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