So, you're reaching in to put the extension on, and then you air up, then take the extension off? So, while reaching in, why not just air it up with the air chuck and skip the extension? Sorry, had to ask....If you're in there, just air it up.
So, you're reaching in to put the extension on, and then you air up, then take the extension off? So, while reaching in, why not just air it up with the air chuck and skip the extension? Sorry, had to ask....If you're in there, just air it up.
Well, the obvious answer is that using an easy-to-screw-on extension can make the job easier, depending on what kind of air chuck you are using. When I air up at home, I've got a chuck that grabs onto the valve stem and holds on tight so I don't have to hold it. It also has a very accurate pressure gauge which is integral to the unit. So that makes the job relatively easy. It looks something like this...
But on the road at a fuel stop it can be hard to get in there without some kind of handy extension like the one from HD that JayBros linked to above. I agree that it looks to be very handy and easy to use.
Well, the obvious answer is that using an easy-to-screw-on extension can make the job easier, depending on what kind of air chuck you are using. When I air up at home, I've got a chuck that grabs onto the valve stem and holds on tight so I don't have to hold it. It also has a very accurate pressure gauge which is integral to the unit. So that makes the job relatively easy. It looks something like this...
But on the road at a fuel stop it can be hard to get in there without some kind of handy extension like the one from HD that JayBros linked to above. I agree that it looks to be very handy and easy to use.
Here is where I got the picture. I can't remember where I got mine (probably Amazon), but that one is almost exactly like it. Just google "tire inflate gauge" and several will come up.
That's probably 'cause your knees still work, Gene. (Also, the RS is probably a little better than the RT in that regard.)
My knees work fine; but, I find the 90 degree that I have works a lot easier than fumbling with the end of the gage that I use. I have a 2008 GS. And, yes it is much easier to screw on the 90 than try to place the fitting at the end of the gage hose on the valve stem.
Well, the obvious answer is that using an easy-to-screw-on extension can make the job easier, depending on what kind of air chuck you are using. When I air up at home, I've got a chuck that grabs onto the valve stem and holds on tight so I don't have to hold it. It also has a very accurate pressure gauge which is integral to the unit. So that makes the job relatively easy. It looks something like this...
But on the road at a fuel stop it can be hard to get in there without some kind of handy extension like the one from HD that JayBros linked to above. I agree that it looks to be very handy and easy to use.
Well, the obvious answer is that using an easy-to-screw-on extension can make the job easier, depending on what kind of air chuck you are using. When I air up at home, I've got a chuck that grabs onto the valve stem and holds on tight so I don't have to hold it. It also has a very accurate pressure gauge which is integral to the unit. So that makes the job relatively easy. It looks something like this...
But on the road at a fuel stop it can be hard to get in there without some kind of handy extension like the one from HD that JayBros linked to above. I agree that it looks to be very handy and easy to use.
Thats a me too.
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I guess I sometimes forget that I might be the youngest Spyder rider on the forum...LOL...so yeah, I still have decent knees and can squirm around a bit to air up the tires. So, in that sense, I can see wanting a little extra help. It's all good, extend away (but you're still getting down there to put the extension on)
I had the HD extension from when I had my Ultra Classic. Not much room if you don't use one of these on the RT. When I replace the rear tire I will put in a 90 degree valve stem to help with getting in there with fat fingers. As an aside I use the Dual Fill on the front tires from JT. So much faster. I use it on both my cars also and that way the front tires and back tires always have the same PSI.
Can you put the extension on and route it to the sprocket and tie it there
That would put the fill valve right where it is easy to get to
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Originally Posted by arvol
Well, the obvious answer is that using an easy-to-screw-on extension can make the job easier, depending on what kind of air chuck you are using. When I air up at home, I've got a chuck that grabs onto the valve stem and holds on tight so I don't have to hold it. It also has a very accurate pressure gauge which is integral to the unit. So that makes the job relatively easy. It looks something like this...
(Also, the RS is probably a little better than the RT in that regard.)
(but you're still getting down there to put the extension on)
