Checking the air pressure on the back tire

**Laila's Dad** · 12-10-2012, 11:58 PM

Hello all,

I think I have seen something like this in a thread before but since I am unsure, I will ask the question. Do any of you have a better suggestion for a tire gauge than the one that comes with the spyder? I have a RS so I don't know if the back tire is set up the same on the RT, but I always have a very hard time getting the gauge on the stem on the back tire. I normally have to release the parking break so that I can rock and roll the spyder to a place where I can reach the stem and even then it is awkward

. Sad part is I seem to have to put air in my back tire way more than the front so I have to check it regularly.

**Ga Blue Knight** · 12-11-2012, 03:56 AM

I use a digital air gauge which is pretty flat and it gets in there pretty well. And yes the RT's are just as bad! Some folks put a right angle vale stem adapter on the rear wheel. They are available in auto parts stores and on E Bay.

**Fusionfool** · 12-11-2012, 05:34 AM

I purchased this one from Amazon. Accurate, and much easier to get on the stem without leaks.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o01_s00_i00
71cgcZHPrOL._AA1500_.jpg

**Bob Denman** · 12-11-2012, 08:05 AM

If you can get your right thumb up under the stem; you can coax it upwardsjust a little bit so that your left hand can wield the gauge with some effectiveness.

But we ARE going to descend on the design studio and pull the

who thought this was a good design out into the parking for a discussion!

**CSW61** · 12-11-2012, 09:03 AM

Originally Posted by Bob Denman

If you can get your right thumb up under the stem; you can coax it upwardsjust a little bit so that your left hand can wield the gauge with some effectiveness.

But we ARE going to descend on the design studio and pull the

who thought this was a good design out into the parking for a discussion!

I am with you BOB, They need a beating with a big stick..............

**Campverdefela** · 12-11-2012, 09:19 AM

Originally Posted by Fusionfool

I purchased this one from Amazon. Accurate, and much easier to get on the stem without leaks.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o01_s00_i00
71cgcZHPrOL._AA1500_.jpg

**wyliec** · 12-11-2012, 09:25 AM

On my 2008 GS I also use a 90 degree adapter on the rear wheel and remove it once I'm done. You don't want to leave that 90 on once done.

I also have a gauge with a long hose and still find it difficult without using the 90. But, that's just me.

**MikeinGA** · 12-11-2012, 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by Laila's Dad

Hello all,

I think I have seen something like this in a thread before but since I am unsure, I will ask the question. Do any of you have a better suggestion for a tire gauge than the one that comes with the spyder? I have a RS so I don't know if the back tire is set up the same on the RT, but I always have a very hard time getting the gauge on the stem on the back tire. I normally have to release the parking break so that I can rock and roll the spyder to a place where I can reach the stem and even then it is awkward

. Sad part is I seem to have to put air in my back tire way more than the front so I have to check it regularly.

This is the best tire gauge I have ever used: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o06_s00_i00 and for under $25.00 and I have it for about two years, works great. That's IMHO.

Mike

**Bob Denman** · 12-11-2012, 12:28 PM

Thanks Mike!

**Sarge707** · 12-11-2012, 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by MikeinGA

This is the best tire gage I have ever used: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o06_s00_i00 and for under $25.00 and I have it for about two years, works great. That's IMHO.

Mike

Thanks!! Saved it for future purchase. Looks Awesome!

**ARtraveler** · 12-11-2012, 02:37 PM

Making stuff easier rather than harder is a good idea. Air and oil would be checked more often for sure.

**Dudley** · 12-11-2012, 02:39 PM

I use the old fashion tire gauge. To me, air pressure isn't rocket science. If I am within range of what I want, it's good enough for me. A few .00001 of a pound won't effect my tire wear.

**Mayhem** · 12-11-2012, 07:58 PM

Originally Posted by MikeinGA

This is the best tire gage I have ever used: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o06_s00_i00 and for under $25.00 and I have it for about two years, works great. That's IMHO.

Mike

+1

**BLUEKNIGHT911** · 12-12-2012, 03:24 PM

Or when you change the rear tire just move the stem to the other side of the wheel...and get an 85 degree metal mtc stem from Kurveygirl.com 2@$10 + 2.50 to ship it .......Merry Christmas ....Mike..

**boborgera** · 12-12-2012, 05:41 PM

The reason BRP put the stem on the left side is, ''If'' it was put on the right side of the wheel,
In all probability the Deterministic non linear system at their factory would be thrown into Chaos.

**Bob Denman** · 12-12-2012, 06:49 PM

I thought it was just a Canadian thing...

**MikeinGA** · 12-12-2012, 11:09 PM

Originally Posted by boborgera

The reason BRP put the stem on the left side is, ''If'' it was put on the right side of the wheel,
In all probability the Deterministic non linear system at their factory would be thrown into Chaos.

Most valve stems are installed in the safest location on the rim by the manufacturer of the rim.

Mike

**NancysToy** · 12-12-2012, 11:11 PM

Originally Posted by MikeinGA

Most valve stems are installed in the safest location on the rim by the manufacturer of the rim.

Mike

**asp125** · 12-13-2012, 12:18 AM

Originally Posted by Bob Denman

I thought it was just a Canadian thing...

Yes, it's a metric thing.. or was that a french-canadian thing?

**Bob Denman** · 12-13-2012, 08:25 AM

Originally Posted by MikeinGA

Most valve stems are installed in the safest location on the rim by the manufacturer of the rim.

Is there a dangerous location??

How come the owner's manual doesn't give us more information about this?

**NancysToy** · 12-13-2012, 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by Bob Denman

Is there a dangerous location??

A hole in the rim in the wrong place could lead to stress failures of the rim They put it in the meatier area closer to the spokes for a reason, I suspect. We can't all re-engineer everything, we have to trust that the engineers have their reasons, and they have done their calculations.

**BLUEKNIGHT911** · 12-13-2012, 01:46 PM

Originally Posted by NancysToy

A hole in the rim in the wrong place could lead to stress failures of the rim They put it in the meatier area closer to the spokes for a reason, I suspect. We can't all re-engineer everything, we have to trust that the engineers have their reasons, and they have done their calculations.

Not that this matters....But prior to drilling the hole in the rim I consulted with a professional " DRAG RACER " who measured the thickness of the rim ( where the hole was going to be made ) and said " GO FOR IT ".... and my entire RIM has to be destroyed before the valve stem can be touched .......That is not the case with the OEM position ...Just sayin.......Mike...

**boborgera** · 12-13-2012, 03:41 PM

When BRP contracted with a rim manufacturer back in 06 that's where the manufacturer put the hole, Simple as that! No conspiracy to make your air checking difficult.
Some times a cigar is just a cigar.

**Bob Denman** · 12-13-2012, 05:36 PM

...And the rest of the time; Dr. Freud gets to make a career out of it!

**Freddy** · 12-13-2012, 05:37 PM

At the next tyre change, get a 2 inch valve stem fitted - clears the belt & pulley and allows more flex to get the gauge on.

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