Checking Tire Pressure
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
the H-D gauge gouge is probably the better solution, as mentioned above.
90ş is less often used due to the danger should a rock hit it- sudden decompression on the freeway is no fun ( 3 X for me, various causes, one of which was valve stem failure)
the electronic TP units are cool, but get the one that installs inside the wheel- and have the wheel balanced for the extra weight.
the H-D gauge while expensive may be the value leader.
mike
90ş is less often used due to the danger should a rock hit it- sudden decompression on the freeway is no fun ( 3 X for me, various causes, one of which was valve stem failure)
the electronic TP units are cool, but get the one that installs inside the wheel- and have the wheel balanced for the extra weight.
the H-D gauge while expensive may be the value leader.
mike
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From: East Coast
Thought this was pretty trick for the money...
http://www.bikebandit.com/bikemaster....mc_id=2783076
http://www.bikebandit.com/bikemaster....mc_id=2783076
It's easy to get on the stock stem and holds its reading.
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From: N.E. Wisconsin
Only thing working perfectly, FOR ME, is this. All the hose extensions and gauges that I bought before didn't really help. Replace your valve when you put a new tire on and you'll be glad you did.
http://www.motorcycleanchor.com/tire_valves/index.htm
http://www.motorcycleanchor.com/tire_valves/index.htm
When on the road it's bad enough to have to lay on the ground or to take a bag off ...... but when you burn your hand good on the hot disk once, well that's reason enough for me to get these.
Last edited by drukanfu; Dec 31, 2011 at 02:28 PM.
Road Captain
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From: East Coast of FL
digital guage from Home Depot
I picked up one of these. Works well, stores easily.
http://www.homedepot.com/Campbell-Ha...atalogId=10053
http://www.homedepot.com/Campbell-Ha...atalogId=10053
Road Master
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From: Alabama
Here is the link to the gauge I use, it works great even without taking the bag off.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
The digital version:
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
The digital version:
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
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From: California
Thought this was pretty trick for the money...
http://www.bikebandit.com/bikemaster....mc_id=2783076
http://www.bikebandit.com/bikemaster....mc_id=2783076
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From: California
The following trick worked for me:
- buy a cheap bicycle pump
- cut the hose (at the pump side), discard the actual pump
- install a tire valve stem at the open end of the hose using a hose clamp
You now have an inflator hose that you can "easily" install on the bike tire valve stem. Using the other end of the hose, you can measure / inflate as needed using standard tools.
I obtained a used valve stem at a tire store, the net cost of this inflator hose was the cost of the bicycle pump and a hose clamp. I got this suggestion a long time ago from another member on this form.
Good luck.
- buy a cheap bicycle pump
- cut the hose (at the pump side), discard the actual pump
- install a tire valve stem at the open end of the hose using a hose clamp
You now have an inflator hose that you can "easily" install on the bike tire valve stem. Using the other end of the hose, you can measure / inflate as needed using standard tools.
I obtained a used valve stem at a tire store, the net cost of this inflator hose was the cost of the bicycle pump and a hose clamp. I got this suggestion a long time ago from another member on this form.
Good luck.
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This works the best out of all the stuff I have tried:
http://www.amazon.com/Campbell-Hausf.../dp/B0007ZJ1IK
http://www.amazon.com/Campbell-Hausf.../dp/B0007ZJ1IK
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Pittsburgh
Bottom line is HD has begun doing alot of short cuts in order to reduce production costs. Putting no forthought behind designing the location and positioning of the rear tire valve is really an insult to its customers. Especially when you consider we're paying well into the 20K's for a product that should be engineered better. All the way down to the tire valves.