Inflating tires....iis it just me?

[Balmorerider]

I find inflating the tires extremely frustrating given the positioning of the valves. The air hoses usually have that long rubber attachment that makes positioning the hose onto the valve very awkward, at least for me. Anybody else have that problem and is there a fix for this?

Many thanks!

Chris

 

[Tyke]

Generally I manage ok with the standard set up, although it can be fiddly at some service stations, so I carry one of these which works great.

Just remember to remove it before riding as it could upset your wheel balance ::008::

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-MOTORBIKE-MOTORCYCLE-BIKE-TYRE-VALVE-ADAPTER-90-DEGREE-EXTENSION-NEW-/131475150866?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1e9c879812

 

[Don in Lodi]

I just thread the air chuck hose between the spokes. No more difficult than anything else. Has to be this type though, not the long steel dual foot type.

 

[Checkswrecks]

Works great

 

[Balmorerider]

Works great

Yeah, that looks good! Where did you get that?

Chris

 

[racer1735]

Its called a 'ball chuck' and just about any auto parts or tool store carries them for very little $$.

I've also found, if you position the front valve to be directly at the front of the wheel (9 o'clock as you look at the wheel from the left hand side) and the rear valve at the direct rear of the wheel (3 o'clock as you look from the left hand side), it allows for easier access to the valve. You may have to rotate the front tire while it is on the ground (I put the bike on the centerstand and pull 'up on the front of the tire to rotate it) . The back is easy to do on the centerstand

 

[tomatocity]

At home I use a bicycle pump and it can be difficult with the locking system but... I have been in tougher situations. Gotta do what ya gotta do.

 

[Checkswrecks]

Its called a 'ball chuck' and just about any auto parts or tool store carries them for very little $$.

I've also found, if you position the front valve to be directly at the front of the wheel (9 o'clock as you look at the wheel from the left hand side) and the rear valve at the direct rear of the wheel (3 o'clock as you look from the left hand side), it allows for easier access to the valve. You may have to rotate the front tire while it is on the ground (I put the bike on the centerstand and pull 'up on the front of the tire to rotate it) . The back is easy to do on the centerstand

Got mine from Harbor Freight, but you need to buy it as 2 pieces and assemble them.

 

[racer1735]

Got mine from Harbor Freight, but you need to buy it as 2 pieces and assemble them.

Correct. The chuck is the gold portion. The silver is the adapter to your air hose. Gotta be careful of the male-female outlets our you'll be like me and buy twice as much as you need because you got the wrong part!

 

[ov1]

I bought one and carry it in the tank bag, cheapest Harley part you can buy

http://www.harley-davidson.com/store/valve-stem-extension

 

[Scouse]

I use one of these, from Oxford products. It fits easily under the seat.

 

[scott123007]

I can't believe that anybody with a motorcycle with tubeless tires and a battery doesn't carry an on-board air compressor like the Moto Pump setup. Just sayin'...

 

[racer1735]

I can't believe that anybody with a motorcycle with tubeless tires and a battery doesn't carry an on-board air compressor like the Moto Pump setup. Just sayin'...

I do when I'm on the road. But in my garage, a 25 gallon compressor gets the job done a lot quicker and easier.

 

[klunsford]

I have a 90 degree fitting on both my inflater and my tire gauge. Makes it much easier.

 

[Don in Lodi]

I have a 90 degree fitting on both my inflater and my tire gauge. Makes it much easier.

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[Balmorerider]

Works great

I like that gizmo! Do you know whether it will fit onto air hoses at gas stations, like when I am on the road?

Thanks!

Chris

 

[Don in Lodi]

You need something like Scouse showed, it locks to your stem, then you can shoot air in with a gas station hose. The Harley extension is cool too, but you still need to work it through the spokes.

 

[bigbob]

I can't believe that anybody with a motorcycle with tubeless tires and a battery doesn't carry an on-board air compressor like the Moto Pump setup. Just sayin'...

I do but it is easier to use the compressor in the garage.

OOPS I lied as the compressor and the tire plug kit are in the other MC I rode for almost 1K miles last weekend.

 

[Nig5]

I have a 90 degree fitting on both my inflater and my tire gauge. Makes it much easier.
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[OldRider]

I bought one and carry it in the tank bag, cheapest Harley part you can buy

http://www.harley-davidson.com/store/valve-stem-extension

I made one to use on my Goldwing, but I will probably pick up one of the HD versions next time I'm at a Harlry dealer. Looks good.