How to check rear tire pressure ?

[TURBO200R4]

Never really thought about it. Just checked the air pressure weekly. Positioned the tire so I could get a check and go.

every time i check mine (which is not very much) i tell my self there must be a better way. now if i can just remember that when i have my tire changed.

 

[1olbull]

I usually lay on my side next to the bike to check and fill the rear tire. I can't contort my hands enough to check it any other way.

Up & down onto the concrete floor tis NOT so easy for some of us oldies!!!

 

[1olbull]

every time i check mine (which is not very much) i tell my self there must be a better way. now if i can just remember that when i have my tire changed.

Herman,
My tire attention has improved 100 fold since adding the FOBO bluetooth monitor system to my motor!
Just sayin' . . .

 

[WyldCFH]

One of my uncles was a tractor/trailer driver and used a push-pull type gauge. I've found them quite handy since being a youngster.

 

[Olivier Delannoy]

Herman,
My tire attention has improved 100 fold since adding the FOBO bluetooth monitor system to my motor!
Just sayin' . . .

Great suggestion! Thank you

 

[1olbull]

Great suggestion! Thank you

Batteries are cheap (I use Energizer 2032 - 1 each) and I replace them every winter.
Knowing the temp of each tire is also interesting . . .

 

[cr0ft]

There are multiple TPMS aftermarket systems out there. They also add safety - if you get a sudden drop of power on the road (as if, with a puncture) the TPMS will start blinking and warning you to stop the bike before it stops for you.

In no particular order:

(this seems to be made for narrower sport bike handlebars)



FOBO Bike - FOBO

Motorcycles, Trikes, and Trailers | Doran MFG | Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems, School Bus Safety and LED

 

[barbagris]

Need to look for the FOBO here. I've tried 2 different TPMS so far and not been impressed - I seem to have problems getting a signal from the rear wheel.

 

[rjsjota]

Based on a tip from this forum, I turned the rear valve stem 180 degrees when I changed the tire. It now points left and is much easier to check and fill with my big hands.

The front valve stem is still in the original position, on the right side. I left it there, more accessible with the bike on the side stand.

 

[sonny]

Wow. AMAZING. Never even thought about it.