Checking the air pressure on the back tire

[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 :banghead:. 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]

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]

I purchased this one from Amazon. Accurate, and much easier to get on the stem without leaks.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007ZJ1IK/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00

 

[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. :thumbup:

But we ARE going to descend on the design studio and pull the :cus: who thought this was a good design out into the parking for a discussion! :gaah:

 

[CSW61]

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. :thumbup:

But we ARE going to descend on the design studio and pull the :cus: who thought this was a good design out into the parking for a discussion! :gaah:

I am with you BOB, They need a beating with a big stick..............:duh::agree::gaah::trike:
:bdh:

 

[Campverdefela]

I purchased this one from Amazon. Accurate, and much easier to get on the stem without leaks.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007ZJ1IK/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00
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:thumbup:

 

[wyliec]

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]

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 :banghead:. 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/B000VZ9CL2/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00 and for under $25.00 and I have it for about two years, works great. That's IMHO.

Mike

 

[Bob Denman]

Thanks Mike! :thumbup:

 

[Sarge707]

This is the best tire gage I have ever used: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VZ9CL2/ref=oh_details_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]

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

 

[Dudley]

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]

This is the best tire gage I have ever used: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VZ9CL2/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00 and for under $25.00 and I have it for about two years, works great. That's IMHO.

Mike

:thumbup: +1

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

TIRE VALVE STEM SILLINESS

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..:2excited:

 

[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.hyea:

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked::hun:

I thought it was just a Canadian thing...

 

[MikeinGA]

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.hyea:

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

Mike

 

[NancysToy]

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

Mike

:agree:

 

[asp125]

:shocked::hun:

I thought it was just a Canadian thing...

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

 

[Bob Denman]

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

:shocked: Is there a dangerous location?? :shocked: :roflblack:

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