Checking Tyre Pressures

[mw3230]

Checking tyre pressures is an important part of the pre-ride prep but why have they made it so awkward to do on the GSA. My last bike, a K1600, had the valve sticking out from the rim and it was easy to fit a pressure gauge on and take a reading.

On the GSA (and many other bikes) the valve stem points toward the centre of the wheel and as a consequence it is difficult to obtain and accurate reading as most tyre pressure gauges are, in my experience, not designed to cope with this set up

Has anyone any recommendations for an accurate gauge which has the connector at right angles to the barrel? Or have you another solution?

 

[Smug]

I use a PCL gauge no problem. Pass it throught the centre of the disc on the front. Be careful if you have tyre pressure monitors because they do not flex and can snap off.

 

[Magnet]

I use one of these on my 800 GS which has a similar valve arrangement:

http://www.towsure.com/digital-tyre-pressure-gauge

 

[zoltan]

ITC , Perfect seal

0-30 Psi Tyre Pressure Gauge
With Right Angled Connector
Product Code : ITCP1042
• Tags: 0-30 PSI Tyre Pressure Gauge Wit, tyre, gauge,
• 0 - 30 PSI & bar with right angled connector and hose

http://www.international-tool.co.in/Images/Catalogue/Suspension_and_Tyre_Products.pdf

 

[Stevie4scoops]

Does your bike have TPM? If so you could check the pressures when the move

 

[Pablo1]

Never a fan of petrol stations for this, buy your own gauge plenty choice in halfords, I then use my own mini compressor connected via optimate lead and adaptor direct to the battery.

 

[notadrop]

ITC , Perfect seal

0-30 Psi Tyre Pressure Gauge
With Right Angled Connector
Product Code : ITCP1042
• Tags: 0-30 PSI Tyre Pressure Gauge Wit, tyre, gauge,
• 0 - 30 PSI & bar with right angled connector and hose

http://www.international-tool.co.in/Images/Catalogue/Suspension_and_Tyre_Products.pdf

Eeek! What pressure are you running at?

 

[zoltan]

Eeek! What pressure are you running at?

My gauge runs to 60 psi but is the same model

 

[POL382]

This may be a bit old school for you, but it works.

 

[getalife]

Draper TPG100A works well
Flexible hose and locks pressure on display

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-69924-Pressure-Gauge-Flexible/dp/B0002GV286

 

[roadrider]

The Draper 69924 is on Ebay for £9 inc delivery

 

[mw3230]

This may be a bit old school for you, but it works.

Not old school at all - I'll look out for one of those, thanks

 

[eisen77]

I use this:

http://www.prismaelectronics.com/en/products/digital-tire-pressure-gauge-hiprema-3

No issues getting to the valve...

 

[younger06]

The Draper 69924 is on Ebay for £9 inc delivery

€19 delivered to Ireland.

Good deal, ordered one!

Sent using a Jedi mind trick!

 

[younger06]

Please forgive my ignorance............. should the pressure be checked on a cold tyre?

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[eisen77]

Please forgive my ignorance............. should the pressure be checked on a cold tyre?

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Yes. Check when cold.

 

[Y7 JMM]

Please forgive my ignorance............. should the pressure be checked on a cold tyre?

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Yes always check and set pressures with a cold tyre

 

[crotchrocket]

Do you guys not trust the built-in monitors?

 

[batman1]

Yes always check and set pressures with a cold tyre

Manual says check with ambient temp at 20c, so if your bike is outside in the shed in winter the ambient can be quiet low 0c - 5c.

To check the ambient in your shed/ garage turn your ignition to read the current temp from your bike's display.

Yeh I know it seems a bit precise but it does actually make a difference when the tyre warms up.

 

[tadhgocuilleain]

Buy one of these and stick it in the pocket of your jacket. That way, you can check your pressure with whatever gauge you want. The previous owner of my GS put angled valves on the wheels to solve this problem.