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Tire Air Pressure

LEEB

LEEB

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I know there was just another post the other day on tire pressure, but I thought I would raise this issue again. I just took my Spyder out of winter storage yesterday. I checked the air pressure and the front tires were 14.5 (R) and 16.5 (L). The rear tire was 23.5. I had a terrible time getting the pressure gauge on the rear tire valve, and since my reading yesterday I can't get it on to read the pressure. I pumped the front tires to 20 lbs, and would like to go to somewhere between 25 - 28 lbs on the rear tire. Can anyone recommend a good air pressure gauge that will work with that rear setup? What about some sort of valve stem extenders? You would think with all the engineering that goes into one of these Spyders to make them run, handle, and be the safest trike on the planet, that they would have thought about doing something different with the real valve stem, if nothing more, putting it on the other side of the wheel. Could be a nice market for someone to manufacture new rear wheels for the Spyder with the correct setup!!!! Thanks in advance everyone!
 
And the choir says AMEN! Just went through that exercise for the first time this week. They couldn't have put the rear wheel valve stem in a more awkward-to-get-to place. I finally ended up with one of those 6-inch long straight nozzles with a built-in gauge. Even the spokes of the fancy-schmancy chrome mags makes it difficult to get a regular nozzle on the stem.
 
I have grown to accept where the rear stem is, I just use the gauge that came with my bike and push a little on the stem so I can get strait on it.
 
I use a 90 degree extender to check pressure and to add air, and remove it when done. You don't want to leave it on a rubber stem.
 
LEEB said:
I know there was just another post the other day on tire pressure, but I thought I would raise this issue again. I just took my Spyder out of winter storage yesterday. I checked the air pressure and the front tires were 14.5 (R) and 16.5 (L). The rear tire was 23.5. I had a terrible time getting the pressure gauge on the rear tire valve, and since my reading yesterday I can't get it on to read the pressure. I pumped the front tires to 20 lbs, and would like to go to somewhere between 25 - 28 lbs on the rear tire. Can anyone recommend a good air pressure gauge that will work with that rear setup? What about some sort of valve stem extenders? You would think with all the engineering that goes into one of these Spyders to make them run, handle, and be the safest trike on the planet, that they would have thought about doing something different with the real valve stem, if nothing more, putting it on the other side of the wheel. Could be a nice market for someone to manufacture new rear wheels for the Spyder with the correct setup!!!! Thanks in advance everyone!
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You are absolutely correct on that rear tire valve. the present location is ridiculous! I was able to get my air compressor onto it but you have to almost be a contortionist???????????? tougher time was getting the air tester on the valve...
BIG F
 
Not That Difficult to Live With

Yes, BRP could have put the valve stem in a better location but...

Try this for a valve stem extender, it works very well for me. http://www.harley-davidson.com/store/valve-stem-extension

A pressure gauge like the this with a right angle chuck will easily do the job. http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/oxford-tire-gauge-pro

Position the stem at about 4 o'clock as viewed from the left side of the roadster and you'll be off to the races.

FWIW, when I do my weekly pressure check I use a bicycle floor pump to top off the tires if necessary. Never takes more than six strokes and is less hassle than dragging out the electric compressor. YMMV.
 
I use an old fashion gauge with low pressure readings. Digital gauges are more accurate, but for pressure readings on a tire, it's not rocket science. Why make it so hard? Be innovative, ride more and worry less..
 
You need to trade for an F3, you can actually check the rear tire pressure easily on it. Or maybe put the larger F3 sprocket on your RT
 
OR AT THE NEXT REAR TIRE CHANGE

Put an Enkie 85 degree metal mtc ( KURVEYGIRL.COM ) Schrader valve on the other side of the wheel rim....I have done two and plan to another one soon.....It makes checking and adding as simple as doing it on the front wheels ................just sayin......Mike :thumbup:
 
Low prressure from the stealership

I've only had my RT-S for 300 miles and was unsure of the handeling----yes I know riding a motorcycle for the last 55 years might have had a bit to do with the "strange " handeling in the corners:dontknow:. so-- I put on the heavyer anti-sway bar. It helped ---but reading the owners manual again ( and again) I realized that I had not checked the tire pressure when the bike was delivered to me. :lecturef_smilie:

So when I checked the pressure this evening----about 12 psi on the fronts and 23psi on the back. So assuming that the stealership will deliver a very expensive vehical with the correct tire pressure has reaffermed what assume means ( ass of u and me)

Michaels Motorsports of Reno will be getting an ear full tomrrow!!!

Kaos
 
kaos said:
I've only had my RT-S for 300 miles and was unsure of the handeling----yes I know riding a motorcycle for the last 55 years might have had a bit to do with the "strange " handeling in the corners:dontknow:. so-- I put on the heavyer anti-sway bar. It helped ---but reading the owners manual again ( and again) I realized that I had not checked the tire pressure when the bike was delivered to me. :lecturef_smilie:

So when I checked the pressure this evening----about 12 psi on the fronts and 23psi on the back. So assuming that the stealership will deliver a very expensive vehical with the correct tire pressure has reaffermed what assume means ( ass of u and me)

Michaels Motorsports of Reno will be getting an ear full tomrrow!!!

Kaos
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Did you check to be sure that there is air in your rear shock? With the RT-S you should be okay but I have found several cases of the dealer not airing up the rear shock on the base model RT.
 
Lee,

I bought this from Amazon.com. It makes the job of checking and adding air to the rear tire a little easier.

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LEEB said:
I know there was just another post the other day on tire pressure, but I thought I would raise this issue again. I just took my Spyder out of winter storage yesterday. I checked the air pressure and the front tires were 14.5 (R) and 16.5 (L). The rear tire was 23.5. I had a terrible time getting the pressure gauge on the rear tire valve, and since my reading yesterday I can't get it on to read the pressure. I pumped the front tires to 20 lbs, and would like to go to somewhere between 25 - 28 lbs on the rear tire. Can anyone recommend a good air pressure gauge that will work with that rear setup? What about some sort of valve stem extenders? You would think with all the engineering that goes into one of these Spyders to make them run, handle, and be the safest trike on the planet, that they would have thought about doing something different with the real valve stem, if nothing more, putting it on the other side of the wheel. Could be a nice market for someone to manufacture new rear wheels for the Spyder with the correct setup!!!! Thanks in advance everyone!
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The chart under the seat on my 2011 RSS states: 15psi in the front tires and 28psi in the rear. :dontknow: I contend that these are beginning numbers and one should adjust the actual pressure to one's riding style. :lecturef_smilie:
 
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