Okay, there has got to be an easier way. I know that you should check your tire pressure often, some say before every ride. I don't check it as often as I should because it is a pain. I have a 2012 Electra Glide Classic, stock wheels, and it is such a pain to check the tire pressure, getting the tire gauge exactly right on the valve to get a good reading. Anyone got a good suggestion how to make this easier? Extensions? Special kind of tire gauge?

 

I feel your pain. I have a 2011 Ultra. Push the valve stem to the side somewhat so u can get a gauge on it. Be sure to check often. My rear tire is ok, stays at 40 lbs., but my front tire I have to add quite often. A few weeks ago it had dropped to 28 lbs., thus I had a severe wobble on the interstate. Check them often is my best advice. Don't be lazy about this. HD did a **** poor job regarding valve stems. My friend has a Yamaha that has a 90 degree stem, real easy. Be safe.

 

I use an angle syle gauge..still a bit of a pain...if i dont take the bag off i have to lay on the floor to check the rear..it kinda sux

 

This is a common question many have answered and complained about. You will have to replace your current set up with valve stems that make life a lot easier. I replaced mine with 90 degree stems. Checking tire pressure is a snap now. I have tried numerous methods of tire gauges but none solved the problem, at least not for me. Here is a picture of my set up (black 90 degrees). There are a lot of other stems that will work as well. Google 90 degree valve stems and you will find many other applications that will solve your problem. I don't know what Harley was thinking when they designed the wheel but putting in air is a real pain in the rump until you make some sort of change. Good luck!

 

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.

 

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

 

I use the shock pump guage. It works pretty well.

Woudn't want to try to pump it up if it was low, but to check the pressure it works.

 

I don't feel the pain

 

Thought this was pretty trick for the money...
http://www.bikebandit.com/bikemaster....mc_id=2783076

 

It is different. Don't think you would be able to read the pressure on an Ultra though.

It also means the cap has to be pressing in the schrader valve on the stem. I'd worry about relying on the cap to contain the pressure. Especially at the price they are asking.