Air it o rear tire

[Fire34]

The air compressor from Lamonster it has a straight adapter so you dont have to worry about getting the valve stem in the right angle. The compressor works also as a gauge. And yes why didn't they put the valve stem on the other side. I use the same adapter for both the front and rear tires it makes it easier to see the gauge.

Dave

[Fire34]

That is the reason, looks good on paper, but they dont have to do the assembly or any other work on there creations.
Dave

I just cannot believe they made it so hard to do something so basic, it just makes me think I'm stupid and can't see what's right before my eyes which happens sometimes

[Peteoz]

Yes I thought of them and purchasing them is not the issue, I monitor my tire pressures every third day or so, when we are on a trip, but I check them visually before every ride. I'm use to crawling around to do it. Would monitors make it more convenient, yes it would. I have had TPM's on two of my last vehicles and the truck we own now and their great. I'm just old school for the most part with my bikes and there would be 3 more batteries I would have to replace and they probably would go out or give me an erroneous reading when I needed them the most, so I'll deal with it as is. Mac

It’s your call of course, Mac, but FOBO really is just another tool to assist, like a GPS. The GPS helps you get to places, but you don’t follow its directions blindly and drive over a cliff. Well, at least I haven’t so far

You only have to change batteries once every 6 months or so. If one battery goes flat you only have to check your tyre manually until it is replaced. If you are concerned with an erroneous reading, (which I haven’t had in the many years I have been using them) check your tyres every couple of weeks until you are comfortable FOBO readings work to your standards.

Of course, only you can make the call on how you want to check your tyres, but FOBO will sure as heck reduce the issues you mention of the frequency that you have to get down and up to check rear tyre pressure, and will also eliminate the issue you currently find of losing air every time you perform that check.

Pete

[wmh9680]

Those would be spectacular if they automatically refilled the tires when they registered low air pressure!

Wouldn't that be great, the bike does have an air compressor. I've often thought about an onboard air compressor on my car to eliminate the light coming on in the fall/winter. Mike

[wmh9680]

The air compressor from Lamonster it has a straight adapter so you dont have to worry about getting the valve stem in the right angle. The compressor works also as a gauge. And yes why didn't they put the valve stem on the other side. I use the same adapter for both the front and rear tires it makes it easier to see the gauge.

Dave

Doesn't someone make a 90 degree valve extender? Mike

[Mad Mac]

It’s your call of course, Mac, but FOBO really is just another tool to assist, like a GPS. The GPS helps you get to places, but you don’t follow its directions blindly and drive over a cliff. Well, at least I haven’t so far

You only have to change batteries once every 6 months or so. If one battery goes flat you only have to check your tyre manually until it is replaced. If you are concerned with an erroneous reading, (which I haven’t had in the many years I have been using them) check your tyres every couple of weeks until you are comfortable FOBO readings work to your standards.

Of course, only you can make the call on how you want to check your tyres, but FOBO will sure as heck reduce the issues you mention of the frequency that you have to get down and up to check rear tyre pressure, and will also eliminate the issue you currently find of losing air every time you perform that check.

Pete

Thanks and I will surely keep it in mind. Mac

[JayBros]

Those would be spectacular if they automatically refilled the tires when they registered low air pressure!

Central tire inflation systems have been around for a good number of years on large trucks. On a sophisticated small vehicle like the Spyder it would be just another expensive, complicated option IMO.

[wmh9680]

Nice! I just ordered one and, even though shipping and tax more than doubled the $10.95 cost, it's bound to be better than trying to attach a pump directly to that short and almost inaccessible little stub that passes for a valve stem.

I assume you DO remove it while riding!

Just picked up the Harley extention today. Will try it tomorrow. Mike

[MR. H1956]

Sorry guys. I have a pit next to my drive way. All I have to do is back up on the concrete slab next to it and bend over a little to check the rear tire pressure. And no I'm not gloating. Well maybe a little. Bit it does work out good since I have bad knees and a plate in my left foot. Happy Trails to all. Ride Safe Ride Often