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[bubtrauma]

ok here is a topic that really pisses me off. The motor company tells us to check tire pressure often and it is the most annoying thing i have found. It is a pain in the asset. You can't get a tire pressure cage on it properly and then try and get air into it. Has the motor company ever tried to do this.

What do you guys do........

[sadunbar]

ok here is a topic that really pisses me off. The motor company tells us to check tire pressure often and it is the most annoying thing i have found. It is a pain in the asset. You can't get a tire pressure cage on it properly and then try and get air into it. Has the motor company ever tried to do this.

What do you guys do........

Really??  Position the rim to an easily accessed location and use a quality pressure gage.  Maybe you have a POS gage?   

[JR]

Hey bubtrauma,  

The only problem I have with checking air is aligning the valve stems (Front & Back) where I can get to them. I use the Harley air gauge and have no problems getting it on or off or getting it to read air. Don't know if the wheels on my Nana are make a difference or if it's the air gauge your using? No problems here.

[bubtrauma]

I have tried all over to find a guage that has a 90 degreeangle Not a 45 angle they are not to be found and all the gas stations have 45 degree angles on the hoses. wear do you find a 90 degree guage?

bub

[sadunbar]

I have tried all over to find a guage that has a 90 degreeangle Not a 45 angle they are not to be found and all the gas stations have 45 degree angles on the hoses. wear do you find a 90 degree guage?

bub

The MOCO sells them...

http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/gma_product.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524448774817&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374309041096&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374309041096&bmUID=1313935615103&bmLocale=en_US

Or JEGS ...  (or a similar mail order performance house)

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/KeywordSearchCmd?storeId=10001&catalogId=10002&langId=-1&Ntk=all&Jnar=0&Ne=1%2B2%2B3%2B13%2B1147708&searchTerm=tire+gge

[bubtrauma]

ok thats what i am looking for the one from the motor company but the one from jegs are at a 45 degree angle and i have lots of them that are a pain to work with. thanx i will check the MC.
bub

[sadunbar]

ok thats what i am looking for the one from the motor compant but the one from jegs are at a 45 degree angle and i have lots of them that are a pain to work with. thanx i will check the MC.
bub

Look closer at the JEGS products.  They have straight, 45, 90....   But they're not cheap...

The type offered by the MOCO should work fine...

[JR]

This is the one I use with no problem.

[bubtrauma]

so do you have 90 degree valve stems?

[JR]

so do you have 90 degree valve stems?

No buddy I sure don't! I guess I'm the only one here that can use an air gauge with a 45 degree tip on it to get a reading with no problem! I am sorry to hear you have problems. I believe sadunbar found your solution....unless you would rather install those 90 degree valve stems! Have a great day!!!

[grc]

No, he (JR) has the same kind I have, angled to the right side.  The kind you have are a PITA, as you mentioned originally, because they sprout from the centerline of the rim and point straight at the hub.  That might work just fine if the wheel was about 25-30" in diameter so you could get easy access to the valve, but it wasn't a very good idea on a cramped motorcycle wheel with brake rotors and sprockets eating up what access there is.  Another example of fine engineering.

I know I've seen it somewhere, but can't find it at the moment.  There is a product on the market that has a gauge with a short flexible hose that you screw onto the fitting.  You then add or release air through the gauge unit.  If I can find the info I'll post it later.


Jerry


btw, the first time you have your tires replaced you might want to look at changing those valves to an angled version.

[Twolanerider]

No, he (JR) has the same kind I have, angled to the right side.  The kind you have are a PITA, as you mentioned originally, because they sprout from the centerline of the rim and point straight at the hub.  That might work just fine if the wheel was about 25-30" in diameter so you could get easy access to the valve, but it wasn't a very good idea on a cramped motorcycle wheel with brake rotors and sprockets eating up what access there is.  Another example of fine engineering.

I know I've seen it somewhere, but can't find it at the moment.  There is a product on the market that has a gauge with a short flexible hose that you screw onto the fitting.  You then add or release air through the gauge unit.  If I can find the info I'll post it later.


Jerry


btw, the first time you have your tires replaced you might want to look at changing those valves to an angled version.

Griot's Garage has an inflation/deflation tool that's all done with on hand at a gauge/control unit that is remote from the valve stem.  Hose from the gauge unit to the valve stem clamps on the valve stem.

I think the unit they've got now has a digital display.  Mine is their old analog gauge.  It's the most convenient air chuck I've got.  Straight end but still no great hassle to get it on a bike bire.

[wenchal]

here is a new valve stem extension that may help.

http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/gma_product.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524448777499&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302290991&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302290991&locale=en_US&bmUID=1313943015739&bmLocale=en_US

[JR]

Saw this one at Groit's Garage ($60) although this is just the gauge no inflation device like Don spoke about. I like the quick release on valve stem and easy digital readout in tenths of an pound...

[JR]

I saw this one in the HD 2012 Accessory Catalog and for around $32-$40 (depending if you can get a 20% dealer) and am getting it for my nana! Thought it would be good to keep on the bike!

[Fired00d]

I saw this one in the HD 2012 Accessory Catalog and for around $32-$40 (depending if you can get a 20% dealer) and am getting it for my nana! Thought it would be good to keep on the bike!

Got a P/N? That looks similar to the one I got from Sears (Craftsman 12V Portable Inflator).

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[RedEagle]

EZ tire gauge and filler is what I just bought.  Works Great!
do a search here or on google.  I bought mine on ebay. apx $20 real brass gauge!

[JR]

Got a P/N? That looks similar to the one I got from Sears (Craftsman 12V Portable Inflator).

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

Hi Gary!

12700020
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/gma_product.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524448777490&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302290991&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302290991&locale=en_US&bmUID=1313954108382&bmLocale=en_US 

[Fired00d]

Hi Gary!

12700020
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/gma_product.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524448777490&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302290991&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302290991&locale=en_US&bmUID=1313954108382&bmLocale=en_US 

Thanks Bro. Spec wise about the same as I have but I don't have a nylon carrying case. I think I got mine from Sears when it was on sale too so I paid less then the $24.99 that is showing.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[indcoltz]

A company called GORILLA makes a valve stem with a 45 degree bend in it, I had one installed on my rear wheel for the same reasons you are complaining about. The part number is VS403C it is located in the wheel accessories on Gorilla Automotive Products. It is a chrome solid valve stem and if you have the installer point it just a little forward it will not contact your caliper. I have had one on my rear tire since I bought the bike new in 2008 and have had no problems with it. Good Luck If anyone would like a picture posted I will do so later if requested

[bubtrauma]

yes please post a pic

[JR]

yes please post a pic

This pic blows up a little better...

[bubtrauma]

Perfect

[indcoltz]

Thank you JR for posting that pic, if I remember correctly they come in a package of four and were only around 20 bucks. The nice thing about them is you don't have to stick your hand up around a hot rotor if you have been riding. The techs at my dealer love them

[Para Bellum]

EZ tire gauge and filler is what I just bought.  Works Great!
do a search here or on google.  I bought mine on ebay. apx $20 real brass gauge!

I have one of these; it's EZ to attach and lets you fill or deflate easily.  Costs about $18 to $20 + shipping on this Google search:

EZ air tire gauge and filler

[indcoltz]

I just wish some one would come up with a gadget that would let you know when that rear valve stem was at the bottom. Too me that is the most pain in the backside. I know about the mirror trick in the garage. But that doesn't help much when your out riding. Any suggestions on this???

[Twolanerider]

I just wish some one would come up with a gadget that would let you know when that rear valve stem was at the bottom.

I use my eyes....



Or....



The 99999-96L Chrome Grip Braided Line Gold Embossed LED Display Valve Stem Gravimometer and Seeker Unit with Accessory Wireless Connection (Bluetooth).   Fits all Harley models with valve stems (except Springer [because nothing fits a Springer].  Install valve stem cap and pair via Bluetooth connection with Chrome Grip Braided Line Gold Embossed LED Display Valve Stem Gravimometer.  Program Seeker unit on laptop computer (sold separately) using SE Seeker Gravimometer cable (sold separately) and Display Ranging Software (sold separately).  Gravimometer must be calibrated with individual Bluetooth valve stem cap through Seeker units range finding antenna (sold separately) and one done the unit will report when valve is within 360 degrees of six o'clock position on the ground for easy access to valve stem and proper inflation with compressed air (sold separately).

[Ghost Rider]

The 99999-96L Chrome Grip Braided Line Gold Embossed LED Display Valve Stem Gravimometer and Seeker Unit with Accessory Wireless Connection (Bluetooth).   Fits all Harley models with valve stems (except Springer [because nothing fits a Springer].  Install valve stem cap and pair via Bluetooth connection with Chrome Grip Braided Line Gold Embossed LED Display Valve Stem Gravimometer.  Program Seeker unit on laptop computer (sold separately) using SE Seeker Gravimometer cable (sold separately) and Display Ranging Software (sold separately).  Gravimometer must be calibrated with individual Bluetooth valve stem cap through Seeker units range finding antenna (sold separately) and one done the unit will report when valve is within 360 degrees of six o'clock position on the ground for easy access to valve stem and proper inflation with compressed air (sold separately).

Is that what you have hidden away in those locking glove box doors on the Red Bike?   

[Twolanerider]

Is that what you have hidden away in those locking glove box doors on the Red Bike?   

No, they're just full of road crap.

[bubtrauma]

Kind a price but cool


http://www.tirepressuremonitor.com/products/motorcycle-tire-pressure-monitor/

[grc]

I just wish some one would come up with a gadget that would let you know when that rear valve stem was at the bottom. Too me that is the most pain in the backside. I know about the mirror trick in the garage. But that doesn't help much when your out riding. Any suggestions on this???

Yup.  That's another good reason for installing a center stand.  Pop the bike on the stand and use your hand to rotate the tire to whatever position you want.


Jerry