Yes I have a small 12v compressor in the bottom of my trunk, plus a plug kit and when I'm on a long trip, I have a small floor jack hiding somewhere in my trailer. Hope I never have to pull all that crap out on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere! Mac:yikes:
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Any easy way to get air into rear tire?
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Yes I have a small 12v compressor in the bottom of my trunk, plus a plug kit and when I'm on a long trip, I have a small floor jack hiding somewhere in my trailer. Hope I never have to pull all that crap out on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere! Mac:yikes:
Peteoz
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They are spectacular even without the ability to refill the tyres, Arion. Instead of getting down to check tyre pressure before I head out for a ride, I only have to get down when FOBO tells me pressure is low. They are also spectacular in telling me when I have a slow tyre leak when out on the road, rather than only noticing when the tyre is actually flat. Couldn’t live without them now
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Peteoz
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Mac, if checking the air is your major issue, you really should look at whether your budget runs to FOBO. That is FOBOs reason for being :2thumbs:
Pete
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:banghead:
JayBros
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What you said!!!
I have
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
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
Engineers
That is the reason, looks good on paper, but they dont have to do the assembly or any other work on there creations.
Dave
That is the reason, looks good on paper, but they dont have to do the assembly or any other work on there creations.
Dave
Peteoz
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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 :yikes:
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
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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
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Doesn't someone make a 90 degree valve extender? Mike
Thanks and I will surely keep it in mind.:thumbup: MacIt’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 :yikes:
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
JayBros
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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
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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
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 :riding:
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