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Tire Air Pressure Gauge

AY4B said:
That sounds like the best option. Even if you use the dual fill gizmo, you could still get uneven pressure on the disconnect. Im for keeping things simple and practical to keep on the bike at all times.
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This is very true with conventional air chucks, I tried for a long while to get consistent dismounts with them and gave up. When I found the air chucks I use I could get consistent dismounts every time. Can you still get inconsistent dismounts, sure if you don't follow the instructions and try to use them like a quick disconnect on an air hose.

JT
 
finless said:
Not easy but you can. I roll the Spyder till the stem is at the bottom and then lay on the ground to get on it.
The rear is simply not easy to check with just about anything.
Bob
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You and I must have gone to the same class, about that rear tire valve... :D :thumbup:
 
JT's Dual Fill works great. I have a small electric air pump that plugs into the Spyder for road trips. I won't travel without it. As for the rear tire, I'm 67 and fat, and I can plug the Dual Fill on the rear stem without laying down . . .
 
What engineering genius at BRP decided to point the rear tire valve stem toward the hard-to-get-to pulley-side instead of the wide-open other side? Also on my 2014 RT Limited, I have the 12-spoke chrome front wheels and the valve stems are a pretty tight squeeze to get to. Maybe extensions?
 
I wonder what the accuracy of those digital gauges is? None of them list the accuracy only the resolution. Just because a digital thing has a resolution of 0.1 doesn't mean it is accurate to 0.1. Take for example my Mitutoyo digital calipers (an expensive measuring tool) has a resolution of 0.0005" but it is not that accurate. The accuracy is only ±0.001" or about 4 times the minimum resolution. I suspect there is a reason none of the air gauges including the remote one list the accuracy in the specs. Not trying to be a PIA just trying to clear up a common misconception about digital things and accuracy.

Have a Fun Day!

JT
 
Looking at the Dual Fill 0-30, this note concerns me and I'm not quite sure what it means:
This model has a 0-30 psig gauge so you must regulate the line air to less than 30 psig to avoid damage to the gauge.

That either seems to mean that if I check pressure on a tire much over 30 it will be damaged, or if the gas station line has too much pressure it will become damaged.

If it solves the problem, I'll survive paying for what I actually need.

http://gnipsel.com/spyderstore/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=64



The hand pump idea is one I hadn't considered, what pumps are suggested and just how much work are they to use?
 
MRH said:
Looking at the Dual Fill 0-30, this note concerns me and I'm not quite sure what it means:
This model has a 0-30 psig gauge so you must regulate the line air to less than 30 psig to avoid damage to the gauge.

That either seems to mean that if I check pressure on a tire much over 30 it will be damaged, or if the gas station line has too much pressure it will become damaged.

If it solves the problem, I'll survive paying for what I actually need.

http://gnipsel.com/spyderstore/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=64



The hand pump idea is one I hadn't considered, what pumps are suggested and just how much work are they to use?
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I just use my bicycle pump at home and a small electric one on the road even though I've never added air on the road to my tires. Serfas makes quality hand pumps and is the brand I use for both the Spyder and the mountain bike. It usually takes me 2-4 strokes to top the tires off after a month or so. The DF-1 still gives you the balance in air pressure between tires and can be used with any air source.

JT
 
jthornton said:
I wonder what the accuracy of those digital gauges is? None of them list the accuracy only the resolution. Just because a digital thing has a resolution of 0.1 doesn't mean it is accurate to 0.1. Take for example my Mitutoyo digital calipers (an expensive measuring tool) has a resolution of 0.0005" but it is not that accurate. The accuracy is only ±0.001" or about 4 times the minimum resolution. I suspect there is a reason none of the air gauges including the remote one list the accuracy in the specs. Not trying to be a PIA just trying to clear up a common misconception about digital things and accuracy.

Have a Fun Day!

JT
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JT, the one that came with my Spyder was junk. The one I got from value accessory is very accurate! I tested it against a high end commercial gauge and a specialized gauge I use on RC Airplane retracts.
It is more accurate that some of those cheap pencil style pop out gauges.


Bob
 
jthornton said:
I just use my bicycle pump at home and a small electric one on the road even though I've never added air on the road to my tires. Serfas makes quality hand pumps and is the brand I use for both the Spyder and the mountain bike. It usually takes me 2-4 strokes to top the tires off after a month or so. The DF-1 still gives you the balance in air pressure between tires and can be used with any air source.

JT
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I missed the bold writing on the dual fill pump that said not to use it at a gas station! Don't ask me how.

I actually love the bicycle pump idea, I had always assumed that they just weren't powerful enough.
 
MRH said:
I missed the bold writing on the dual fill pump that said not to use it at a gas station! Don't ask me how.

I actually love the bicycle pump idea, I had always assumed that they just weren't powerful enough.
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I can get you another gauge if you racked yours.

JT
 
jthornton said:
I can get you another gauge if you racked yours.

JT
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Thanks, but I missed it before I asked the question in my post, I didn't even know they existed until now. I actually put in an order for one a few minutes ago.

Order number 669, dude!

(Sorry, I just couldn't resist such a well presented Bill and Ted moment.)

That said, still a very kind offer to make, thank you.
 
finless said:
JT, the one that came with my Spyder was junk. The one I got from value accessory is very accurate! I tested it against a high end commercial gauge and a specialized gauge I use on RC Airplane retracts.
It is more accurate that some of those cheap pencil style pop out gauges.

Bob
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Yea, the OEM one was DOA when I bought the Spyder so I assumed it was junk. I'm going to get the one you linked to and use my DF-1 on the road and for the BlueWing.

JT
 
AY4B said:
Really?, Ill have to fine tune them to specs. What should I be running? The pump I have is very accurate but it is a small hand pump and take a lot of pumping to get it where you want it on a tire.
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Well the tire pressure range in the manual is from 13-17psig but I run 18psig on mine... I'm no twiggy and it felt the best when riding. Whatever tire pressure fits your driving style the important thing is having the same pressure on both front tires.

JT
 
MRH said:
the hand pump idea is one I hadn't considered, what pumps are suggested and just how much work are they to use?
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I am also a bicyclist and have been using a Topeak Joe Blow Pro for years. It works fine on the Spyder front wheels but for the rear wheel I add a Harley valve extension http://www.harley-davidson.com/store/valve-stem-extension because the pump chuck won't clear the rear sprocket.

I refuse to let getting down on my knees to check pressure and/or add air (with the stem between 4 and 5 o'clock viewed from the left side of the Spyder) slow me down. My analog tire gauge with right angle chuck clears the standard valve stem so I only need the extension when adding air. BTW, if one uses a Harley portable compressor it comes with the flexible extension.
 
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