Tire pressure gauges

[Cav47]

Obsess much? Just wondering how many check their auto/pickup tires as compulsively as is described here. Geez....

Built in tire pressure monitors. Came with the Ridgeline. Wife's car was the one that needed them checked often. Can't recall how many times I have come home and noticed a tire on her car that was low. Now the sequoia that she has has the TPMS built in. They are sensitive enough.

Bikes will have a version of them built in by 2020 is my guess.

 

[eflyguy]

The C14 has come with them for years. Not everyone is happy about it, though..

 

[ionbeam]

Bikes will have a version of them built in by 2020 is my guess.

Like BMW has done for a while now.

 

[Cav47]

I should have clarified, our bikes. The FJR. My bad

 

[bigjohnsd]

I should have clarified, our bikes. The FJR. My bad

You mean there is something else any discriminating rider would be caught dead on?

 

[Cav47]

I should have clarified, our bikes. The FJR. My bad

You mean there is something else any discriminating rider would be caught dead on?

That was my implication, however there are some bucket heads out there!! Lol.

 

[Derekw]

I use the Flaig gauge and I am very pleased with it. Here is a link.

https://www.aerostich.com/tools/tire-repair/tire-gauges/flaig-tire-gauge.html

It is small and fits under the seat so I always have it ready when needed.

 

[eflyguy]

You'd have to be pretty OCD to choose a bike based on the fact it had TPMS, even if aftermarket kits weren't available!

 

[TownsendsFJR1300]

Plus one on the Accutire 4710. Reads down to a half lb, locks in the PSI.

Very dependable even with the abuse in the garage getting bounced about..

https://www.accutiregauge.com/motorcycle-gauges/accutire-ms-4710b-motorcycle-tire-pressure-gauge/

Also, the original batteries lasted at least 5 years and are several watch batteries

 

[wheatonFJR]

I should have clarified, our bikes. The FJR. My bad

Sorry. 2016 is the last year of the FJRs. Enjoy 'em while you got 'em.

 

[900gc]

I like my "talking tire gauge" because I can't read the numbers!

Me too...though I CAN read the #'s, the voice is nice when the display is not easily visible.

https://roadgear.com/digital-tire-gauge-p-40.html

 

[SacramentoMike]

Is it a female voice? That would be nice on those long trips.

But really, I kind of hate to depend on a battery operated thing when a good non-battery-dependent substitution can be had. I'll also stand against the (probably) majority who are so in favor of 90o stems. I don't find it any easier at all to get a gauge or an air hose on them than on a short straight one. With the gauge, I think the easiest way to do it is to use one with a right-angle fitting on the end. That way I only have to slide my fingers under the brake rotor to press the chuck straight down onto the stem. and not try to get my whole hand under there. And most of the battery units at least look like they'd be very hard for me to get my hands into position either to get a clear fit on the stem or to read the result. I like this kind.

 

[BanjoBoy]

Got me 6 dial gauges 'n they all read different, so I got me a digital gauge which is most accurate. Butt, I always keep a dial gauge on the bike, cuz I've seen the battery die on a digital.

 

[Constant Mesh]

My gauges are a claw hammer and a Milton Pencil 50 psig tire gauge.

I always whack the tires with the hammer before I roll back out of the garage. This is my quick yes/no indication.

I use the pencil gauge every fortnight or so and usually add a bit of air as necessary.

 

[rbentnail]

Is it a female voice? That would be nice on those long trips.

But really, I kind of hate to depend on a battery operated thing when a good non-battery-dependent substitution can be had. I'll also stand against the (probably) majority who are so in favor of 90o stems. I don't find it any easier at all to get a gauge or an air hose on them than on a short straight one. With the gauge, I think the easiest way to do it is to use one with a right-angle fitting on the end. That way I only have to slide my fingers under the brake rotor to press the chuck straight down onto the stem. and not try to get my whole hand under there. And most of the battery units at least look like they'd be very hard for me to get my hands into position either to get a clear fit on the stem or to read the result. I like this kind.

I split the diff on the angled stems. An angled one on the front I found to be a royal PITA so I went back to a straight one. On the rear I prefer it facing left. I'm right-handed but for some goofy reason I have an easier time using some things, like a tire pressure gage, left handed.

The stick one I have has a (I'm guessing) 60 deg head on it. I just rotate it up so the stick pops out kinda parallel to the rim. The hardest part is reading the d**m thing without glasses.

 

[gixxerjasen]

SacramentoMike,

I prefer the angled ones myself, easier to check and inflate with angled stems and straight guage/filler. That said, I was perusing some of the links in the angled stem page linked here and found this that might work better for you since you prefer the straight ones.

https://www.kurveygirl.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=169&products_id=71&osCsid=kv3n7l84ltdu8nevnbs2f5s8b4

 

[rbentnail]

SacramentoMike,
I prefer the angled ones myself, easier to check and inflate with angled stems and straight guage/filler. That said, I was perusing some of the links in the angled stem page linked here and found this that might work better for you since you prefer the straight ones.

https://www.kurveygirl.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=169&products_id=71&osCsid=kv3n7l84ltdu8nevnbs2f5s8b4

Good find! $8 per a pair.

 

[900gc]

Is it a female voice? That would be nice on those long trips.

But really, I kind of hate to depend on a battery operated thing when a good non-battery-dependent substitution can be had. I'll also stand against the (probably) majority who are so in favor of 90o stems. I don't find it any easier at all to get a gauge or an air hose on them than on a short straight one. With the gauge, I think the easiest way to do it is to use one with a right-angle fitting on the end. That way I only have to slide my fingers under the brake rotor to press the chuck straight down onto the stem. and not try to get my whole hand under there. And most of the battery units at least look like they'd be very hard for me to get my hands into position either to get a clear fit on the stem or to read the result. I like this kind.

Naw, it's a male voice, alas, I wish I could choose a British female one! I use one of these dial gauges in my track bike kit. I like the pressure release button feature since when I start with the cold setting and put my warmers on, inevitably I have to lower the pressure to my preferred hot setting before going out on track. As for the battery operated ones, I have the Roadgear one and a cheapy, both have been working for years on the original batteries.

 

[Bill Lumberg]

I put t-valves on, to better accommodate my FOBO TPMS (if you don't have TPMS, I highly recommend FOBO. I was drinking espresso at 4:05am this morning, picked up my iphone and learned that my rear was 2 lbs low, all from my recliner). I found that it's so much easier to check and adjust pressure with the t-valves (given clearance issues), I should have put a set on sooner, just for convenience.

 

[RaYzerman19]

I would vote against built-in TPMS...... lessons from Kawi and BMW, sensors expensive and last only a couple of years. Better aftermarket options have sensors with replaceable batteries (e.g., Garmin, FOBO, Hawkshead) and not tied into your ECU.