I did a search using "rear tire" and thought surely that'd bring up something, but couldn't find what I was looking for, so here goes...
Anyone any tips for the best way to get to your rear tire valve stem?
I managed it by having a chuck in front of one tire (I was on level surface in my garage-but just in case), then with the bike off; in neutral; and parking brake off, I was able to roll the bike back until I got the stem facing rearward so I could then wedge my gauge in there.
Oh, and if anyone has the engineers name and address that came up with that idea for placement of that valve stem, please let me know.
I did a search using "rear tire" and thought surely that'd bring up something, but couldn't find what I was looking for, so here goes...
Anyone any tips for the best way to get to your rear tire valve stem?
I managed it by having a chuck in front of one tire (I was on level surface in my garage-but just in case), then with the bike off; in neutral; and parking brake off, I was able to roll the bike back until I got the stem facing rearward so I could then wedge my gauge in there.
Oh, and if anyone has the engineers name and address that came up with that idea for placement of that valve stem, please let me know.
I did a search using "rear tire" and thought surely that'd bring up something, but couldn't find what I was looking for, so here goes...
Anyone any tips for the best way to get to your rear tire valve stem?
I managed it by having a chuck in front of one tire (I was on level surface in my garage-but just in case), then with the bike off; in neutral; and parking brake off, I was able to roll the bike back until I got the stem facing rearward so I could then wedge my gauge in there.
Oh, and if anyone has the engineers name and address that came up with that idea for placement of that valve stem, please let me know.
He is the same guy at BMW that designed my R 1100S. Try to change a fuel filter. Try to check battery fluid. Wonder why he specified 16 mm nuts on the Telelever.
My guess he was fired when BMW put the valve stems on the spokes so you could access them. CanAm gave him another chance.
Service and access is no longer important. We sheep are meant to believe that the factory designs to a standard and not to a price. We are discouraged from grasping fundamentals, using our brains and being self reliant.
There are good mechanics but none of them were born yesterday.
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He is the same guy at BMW that designed my R 1100S. Try to change a fuel filter. Try to check battery fluid. Wonder why he specified 16 mm nuts on the Telelever.
My guess he was fired when BMW put the valve stems on the spokes so you could access them. CanAm gave him another chance.
Service and access is no longer important. We sheep are meant to believe that the factory designs to a standard and not to a price. We are discouraged from grasping fundamentals, using our brains and being self reliant.
There are good mecanics but none of them wew born yesterday.
I hear ya man. I've a BMW F650 and its not without its list of "...WTF were they thinking..." features too.
That rear tire valve is a real snake for sure!! Haven't done any research on it yet but has anyone found an extension that would make it a little more user-friendly?
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I did a search using "rear tire" and thought surely that'd bring up something, but couldn't find what I was looking for, so here goes...
Anyone any tips for the best way to get to your rear tire valve stem?
I managed it by having a chuck in front of one tire (I was on level surface in my garage-but just in case), then with the bike off; in neutral; and parking brake off, I was able to roll the bike back until I got the stem facing rearward so I could then wedge my gauge in there.
Oh, and if anyone has the engineers name and address that came up with that idea for placement of that valve stem, please let me know.
Joe's Racing Gage looks like it has the best angle for access, but isn't any help in adding air to the tire. The Check-a-spare extender looks like it would be great for adding and checking the air (with a gage, of course), but doesn't seem to have the right angle to get in there.
Thoughts?
In all honesty, I was about to post a similar question today, but felt like I was missing something very obvious and would look silly doing so. Many thanks to the OP for asking my question.
Here is what I use. It works well for me. Got it at Princess Auto on sale $15.00, if I remember right. You US folks should be able to find it somewhere else.
So far some good ideas, but I've already got a good digital gauge I'd bought just for the Spyder, lol before I knew of the rear tire challenge. But y'all did give me an idea of what to look for.
Here is what I use. It works well for me. Got it at Princess Auto on sale $15.00, if I remember right. You US folks should be able to find it somewhere else.
I have a similar one to this but with an analog gauge that is off by about 20 # or so.....maybe all I need is a good one of these with a digital gauge.
'09 SM5, Hindle pipe, K&N, sport rack, backrest, Givi shield EVO swaybar, Symtec grip heaters, Spyderpops belt guard....some other stuff.
Don't worry about the bullet with your name on it,
Be afraid of the one saying 'To Whom it May Concern'!
Well if you find out who that engineer was... PLEASE let the rest of us know! We've got plans for him; some of which we aren't even able to discuss in public!
I use one of these like they use to have at gas stations. I really is pretty easy with it. I checked the built in air guage and it is correct compared to my pen type. 21dfd1GsEYL__SL500_AA300_.jpg
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[QUOTE=lyonsden;507427]I use one of these like they use to have at gas stations. I really is pretty easy with it. I checked the built in air guage and it is correct compared to my pen type. 21dfd1GsEYL__SL500_AA300_.jpgI use the same one. Got mine from Northern Tool and it works well.
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So far some good ideas, but I've already got a good digital gauge I'd bought just for the Spyder, lol before I knew of the rear tire challenge. But y'all did give me an idea of what to look for.
This is what I use and it works great. Use it on my rear motorhome tires also which are also a pain in the arse. The good thing is it is so flexible, you can tighten from the outer tip.
Best check the accuracy of that one. I checked mine and it ran about 5lbs high; so it went in the trash.
Just say'n
Just wondering,? At one point i had 4 air gauges, 2 were close to each other, 2 were way off from the other 2, on the same tire.
How do you check the accuracy of an air gauge, Do you have a master gauge.
I have a 90 degree adapter that I just screw on the valve stem when the wheel is turned to about the 4 oclock position. I can now put air in or check the pressure with any guage by just supporting the back side of the adapter. It works for me !
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Originally Posted by revjvegas
, I use one of these as well, still a bit of a struggle, the valve should face the other way, away from the belt.
We've got plans for him; some of which we aren't even able to discuss in public! 
