How do you handle different tire pressure readings?

[2dogs]

I built a 3 pronged octopus to air my Spyders tires. I have decided I like 18 PSI all the way around on my Vredestein's. One word of caution when using something similar. Due to the small tubing size and the small differential in air pressure between the tires it does take longer than you would think for all to become equal.

Great idea! If you can hold the same psi all the way around while releasing the "octopus," you could have a money maker there.

[EdMat]

Great idea! If you can hold the same psi all the way around while releasing the "octopus," you could have a money maker there.

I just used quick on/off clip on connections I got off Amazon so air loss is minimal.

[Peteoz]

I do as a couple of others mention, Greg.

Initially, I inflate to my required pressures using a portable inflator with preset psi, confirm with a digital psi reader and adjust accordingly. I then determine the difference between the digital readings, the tyre inflator setting, and FOBO, and then monitor via FOBO.
If FOBO reads low before I head out, I use the portable pre set inflator. Every so often, maybe every month, I double check with the digital psi reader……actually, it is now every 3 months, as the relationship between the units has remained pretty solid over 18 months.

Pete

[2dogs]

I just used quick on/off clip on connections I got off Amazon so air loss is minimal.

Neet, but how did you keep the other two clip on connections from bleeding off when the first one was removed?

[DGoebel]

The connections on my Dual Fill air hose have check valves so when you disconnect each end there's no air loss.

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Neet, but how did you keep the other two clip on connections from bleeding off when the first one was removed?

All air chucks have check valves to keep air from flowing out when they are not connected to a tire valve.

Correction: I goofed. I see on NAPA Online there are air chucks that are open and free flowing. I think they are mostly used in tire shops.

[EdMat]

Neet, but how did you keep the other two clip on connections from bleeding off when the first one was removed?

When it's not on the valve stem it seals itself

[2dogs]

When it's not on the valve stem it seals itself

Nice, I gotta make one of those. I run or try to run 17 all the way around.

[vito1943]

I've only been riding motorcycles for about 35 years so maybe I am not as familiar with this stuff as some others, but I just trust the FOBO 2 readings. I inflate the front tires to 20, and the rear to 30 (as measured by the FOBO 2) and then regularly look at the app on my phone to check that the pressures are still in an acceptable level. If the front drops below 17, or the rear drops below 26, then I get back on the ground and get them back to the 20/30 level. The RT seems to ride just fine at those pressures. Typically I have to fuss with tire pressure at the start of each riding season, and at most twice more during the months of riding until its time for a winter hibernation again.

[Peteoz]

I've only been riding motorcycles for about 35 years so maybe I am not as familiar with this stuff as some others, but I just trust the FOBO 2 readings. I inflate the front tires to 20, and the rear to 30 (as measured by the FOBO 2) and then regularly look at the app on my phone to check that the pressures are still in an acceptable level. If the front drops below 17, or the rear drops below 26, then I get back on the ground and get them back to the 20/30 level. The RT seems to ride just fine at those pressures. Typically I have to fuss with tire pressure at the start of each riding season, and at most twice more during the months of riding until its time for a winter hibernation again.

3 or 4 psi is a fairly large difference, Vito, especially with the stock Kendas when a couple of psi can seriously affect wear. I do pretty much the same as you, using FOBO as my main gauge, but I never let it drop any more than say 1.5 psi before I adjust.

Pete

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Nice, I gotta make one of those. I run or try to run 17 all the way around.

Here's how I made mine. Maybe this will help you.

https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...66#post1660966

[BUZZARD II]

Go to your local truck stop and buy one of the miniature baseball bats they sell for checking tires. Use it to get an even bounce from the front tires. OK good to go. Now since the rear is so hard to get to, use the bat to bust up two out of three gages. Then just use whatever one is left. Problem solved.

BTW, the bat system is better than the pressure indicator on gas station pumps.

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Go to your local truck stop and buy one of the miniature baseball bats they sell for checking tires. Use it to get an even bounce from the front tires.

Truck drivers use a hammer for a quick pressure check.

[BUZZARD II]

Truck drivers use a hammer for a quick pressure check.

Could be, it's been over fifty years since I last drove a tractor trailer. Times change.

[K80Shooter]

Could be, it's been over fifty years since I last drove a tractor trailer. Times change.

Not in Ga, it's either the small bat or a round piece of 1" steel bar.