Checking Tire Pressure
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Badlands of ND
Harley makes a 90 degree tire gauge with a braided hose that works great. Its available in dial or digital display. I went with the dial type.
It holds the pressure reading so you don't have to be looking at it when pressing onto the valve stem.
When I had my stock 28 spoke wheels it was the best solution I could find.
It holds the pressure reading so you don't have to be looking at it when pressing onto the valve stem.
When I had my stock 28 spoke wheels it was the best solution I could find.
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Bridgewater, MA
I would not use the screw on pressure gauges on a car. I would especially not use these on a motorcycle tire. I used them on all four wheels of a work trailer that I used daily. Seemed like a great idea to quickly monitor the pressure but one by one each one failed. When they fail, the air just continues to leak by.
Last edited by rk62; Jan 1, 2012 at 11:44 AM.
Road Master
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good to know I will be monitoring the monitors
I would not use the screw on pressure gauges on a car. I would especially not use these on a motorcycle tire. I used them on all four wheels of a work trailer that I used daily. Seemed like a great idea to quickly monitor the pressure but one by one each one failed. When they fail, the air just continues to leak by.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Melbourne, Florida
This 90 degree valve stem thing sounds like the right idea. I've had to lay down on the ground to check tire pressure and fight with the spokes to try and get the air hose attached to my back tire.
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