Air Pressure Guage

[bluestratos]

I noticed that I have no air pressure gauge in my 2014 tool kit, did they drop them?

[Bob Denman]

Yup! :shocked:
Cost-cutting; getting WAY out of hand! :gaah:

[SpyderAnn01]

They weren't the greatest gauge anyway. I've got one with a long flexible end which makes checking the rear tire much easier.

[Bob Denman]

I was watching for any information about the 2014s...
When I saw that the air pressure gauge wasn't in the toolpouch any more; I made sure that my trusty "2010 model" gauge was left at home, when I delivered the tools and final paperwork to the dealer.

[jthornton]

Mine never worked... I threw it away.

JT

[murphybrown]

Pretty sure that's going to do a great job for me. No uneven front tire pressure in my future :yes:

[jaherbst]

Tool Kit? I never got one on my 2013.

[spyder4335]

Interesting... I picked up my 2014 RT yesterday and it does have a gauge in the toolkit.


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[tigerdr]

Tool Kit? I never got one on my 2013.

Under the seat?

[DRTSB]

Mine got kidnapped by a Harley dealer, I had to pay 40 bucks ransom, long hose makes checks easy!

Dave ;)

[jthornton]

Pretty sure that's going to do a great job for me. No uneven front tire pressure in my future :yes:

I'm pretty sure I shipped your order Monday and it had 3 day delivery as I recall so you should get it today. But wait the nice lady at the drop off said something about the post office not picking up Monday... was it a holiday of some kind. In any case you should have it by tomorrow.

JT

[Bob Denman]

Under the seat?
:agree: Right-Hand side; toward the rear... :thumbup:

[NancysToy]

:agree: Right-Hand side; toward the rear... :thumbup:
Attached to the seat, not the Spyder itself.

[BobnDee]

Attached to the seat, not the Spyder itself.

Our tool kit came tightly strapped under the seat. I could find no explanation of what tools it was supposed to come with or what they were for, except the tire pressure gauge, for which the owner's guide says - Pg. 134. under tire pressure, "For your convenience, an electronic pressure gauge is supplied in the tool kit." ( No picture - guess you can't photograph what doesn't exist) :rolleyes:

Bob & Dee
2014 RT-S se6, Black

[Cruzr Joe]

Interesting... I picked up my 2014 RT yesterday and it does have a gauge in the toolkit.


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That was mine, will you ship it to me?

Cruzr joe

[Bob Denman]

Joe,
How about if they email it to you instead? :roflblack:

[bluestratos]

I know the one I had with my 2011 was junk but what is the answer to my question, yes or no, do they come with the 2014?

[Cruzr Joe]

Joe,
How about if they email it to you instead? :roflblack:



:hun:, Bob, you are a prankster

Cruzr Joe

[Bob Denman]

I'll fax one to you; if you think that it'd work better! :D

[BobnDee]

Interesting... I picked up my 2014 RT yesterday and it does have a gauge in the toolkit.


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What dealership did you buy your RT from and what model is it? A picture of the gauge and/or toolkit would be appreciated. Thanks

Bob & Dee
2014 RT-S SE6, Timeless Black

[granpa in Cincy]

Get one of these. Guage and air compressor all in one. Price says 39.99 but mine came thru at 19.99.

http://www.cyclegear.com/CycleGear/Tires/Tire-Accessories/Tubes/brand/DOUBLE-TOUGH/Compact-Portable-Mini-Air-Compressor/p/43135_00000

[spyder4335]

BobnDee, I got my RT from Honda of Winston Salem.


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[murphybrown]

I'm pretty sure I shipped your order Monday and it had 3 day delivery as I recall so you should get it today. But wait the nice lady at the drop off said something about the post office not picking up Monday... was it a holiday of some kind. In any case you should have it by tomorrow.

JT
great creation..even I will have guaranteed equal air psi in ms Spyder front tires. Thanks

[Bob Denman]

Would anybody like a tire pressure monitoring system for their Spyder?
First one to PM me their mailing address; gets it! :2thumbs:

[Noral]

Would anybody like a tire pressure monitoring system for their Spyder?
First one to PM me their mailing address; gets it! :2thumbs:

Bob I would appreciate it if I am not first I wont hold that against you.

[Bob Denman]

But you are... :2thumbs:
I got your PM and address!
Thanks!

[Ronbo]

Mine never worked... I threw it away.

JT
DITTO
RON

[jthornton]

DITTO
RON

I just noticed where you are and your lucky as you are closer to Who Dat's in Bald Knob than I am.

JT

[BobnDee]

BobnDee, I got my RT from Honda of Winston Salem.


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Thanks! Was it an "electronic" pressure gage?

BobnDee
2014 RT-S, SE6, Timeless Black

[ghostspyder11]

Since you are talking about tire pressure gauges, the book says 13PSI for front tires on a 2011 RT Limited, but the tire itself says 30PSI. Can I put 30 in? What would happen if I do?

[jthornton]

Since you are talking about tire pressure gauges, the book says 13PSI for front tires on a 2011 RT Limited, but the tire itself says 30PSI. Can I put 30 in? What would happen if I do?

The biggest problem is trying to get the front tires within the factory specs of ± 0.25 psig. Darn near impossible with a normal air gauge. That is why I invented the Dual Fill (http://gnipsel.com/spyderstore/index.php?route=product/category&path=25) to get the front tires to the same pressure.

I run 17 psig in mine, I don't think you have enough weight to run 30 psig any how the tires say max load 386lbs at 15psig.

JT

[tigerdr]

I put 22 PSI in front tires and 27 PSI in the rear tire.

[NancysToy]

Since you are talking about tire pressure gauges, the book says 13PSI for front tires on a 2011 RT Limited, but the tire itself says 30PSI. Can I put 30 in? What would happen if I do?

Although the pressure recommended by BRP is 13 psi, the sidewall is marked 15 psi minimum. I would not go below that pressure. The 30 psi marking is usually the pressure at which the maximum rated load can be carried, but it may actually be a maximum pressure on some tires, depending on the wording. I would also not run this pressure on the Spyder, as the handling generally deteriorates at higher pressures. Most people seem to find that 20 up front on the RS and about 17-18 on the 2010-2013 RT (and a bit higher for the 2014 RT) seems to work best. No comments from the ST folks, but I'd try 20 there first. Remember that these are cold pressures, measured after several hours of being parked...preferably overnight. It costs nothing to experiment a bit, just stay within the minimum (if marked) and the maximum printed on the sidewall.