Just a friendly reminder

Bluberryrain · April 30th, 2017, 08:05 PM

To check your tire's air pressure. I just checked mine, and filled the tires up.

Turns out they were both pretty low!

dcj13 · April 30th, 2017, 08:28 PM

Sage advice.

MLR · April 30th, 2017, 10:38 PM

Opps, my front was 20 and the rear was 25.

I've just been using my bike around base and never really noticed, after putting 28 in the front and 32 in the rear there was a noticeable difference.

D'OH

Soooo, I then went for a ride around Brisbane and headed home to Amberley via Mount Glorious, sweeeeet.

It was good to stretch its "short" legs.

Snake · May 1st, 2017, 02:44 AM

Great tip! Thanks.

MrAtom · May 1st, 2017, 07:03 AM

Does anyone else use a bicycle pump with a built-in gauge to fill up their moto tires? I bought a nice one a while back because I went through two cheap ones for my bicycle, and found that the nice one is really good for moto tires as well.

cadd · May 1st, 2017, 12:45 PM

I don't trust built in gauges of any pump I've owned. I have a dedicated gauge for checking tire pressure (moto/car/bicycle).

jkv45 · May 1st, 2017, 01:04 PM

And while you are at it, check the age of your tires too.

This article says 6 years is the max - http://www.tiresafetygroup.com/tires...-in-six-years/

On a cycle, 5 years is plenty IMO.

How to read the manufacture date on a tire -

Link to original page on YouTube.

CaliGrrl · May 1st, 2017, 05:08 PM

We use a bicycle floor pump to fill the motorcycle tires, yep. Fourth bike with tire changes, and we used it to set the beads, too.

I pump it up, and check it with a good tire gauge. The one on the pump itself isn't terribly precise.

And yes, keeping an eye on the tire pressure is really good advice. We've got a safety check list posted in the garage that it's a good idea to check every ride:
Gas level; tire pressure; chain slack; bulbs all working; bolt tightness (marks painted on the engine motor mounts and several other bolts, so I can easily see if anything's loosening); and have a thought about rescue if anything happens. Can you call someone with a trailer or do you have tow insurance? Things like that.

Bluberryrain · May 1st, 2017, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaliGrrl

We use a bicycle floor pump to fill the motorcycle tires, yep. Fourth bike with tire changes, and we used it to set the beads, too.

I pump it up, and check it with a good tire gauge. The one on the pump itself isn't terribly precise.

And yes, keeping an eye on the tire pressure is really good advice. We've got a safety check list posted in the garage that it's a good idea to check every ride:
Gas level; tire pressure; chain slack; bulbs all working; bolt tightness (marks painted on the engine motor mounts and several other bolts, so I can easily see if anything's loosening); and have a thought about rescue if anything happens. Can you call someone with a trailer or do you have tow insurance? Things like that.

This is absolutely great advice! After breaking down on I15, I had to reconsider that tow insurance

Every Sunday night, I check the chain slack, lube the chain, check to make sure any critical bolts are tight (such as the oil plug, chain tensioners etc) I'll add yours to my list!

I wish I knew how/could mark your post as helpful, but I can't seem to figure out how to do so?

Edit: Looks like you need 1000 posts before you can mark something as helpful. I'm almost 8 percent there!

MrAtom · May 1st, 2017, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cadd

I don't trust built in gauges of any pump I've owned. I have a dedicated gauge for checking tire pressure (moto/car/bicycle).

I've seen some bad ones and this one isn't perfect, but it's only 1 PSI off of my dedicated gauge, so I'm pretty dang satisfied.

CaliGrrl · May 2nd, 2017, 09:28 AM

The engine mount bolts back out easily, and it's good to keep an eye on them. I've also got the axle bolts painted with marks, but they've never moved.

It's good that you keep an eye on things! Little changes tell you what else is going on and what might need some attention.

csmith12 · May 2nd, 2017, 10:11 AM

I have 3 friends... that bring their $100 pressure gauge to the track with them. By the end of the day we all use my $1.50 pressure gauge from the Dollar Store because we know it's accuracy can be trusted over the years of use. It's +3lbs off, always has been and most likely always will be.

Have your gauge tested every so often, no matter what kind it is... and you will not be playing any guessing games.

MrAtom · May 16th, 2017, 11:22 AM

Just tested my bicycle pump vs 12v car tire inflator vs harbor freight gauge. All are within acceptable parameters of eachother

April 30th, 2017, 08:05 PM	#1
Bluberryrain ninjette.org member Name: Nick Location: USA Join Date: Apr 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 109	Just a friendly reminder To check your tire's air pressure. I just checked mine, and filled the tires up. Turns out they were both pretty low!
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

May 1st, 2017, 07:03 AM	#5
MrAtom . Name: . Location: . Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot. MOTM - July '15	Does anyone else use a bicycle pump with a built-in gauge to fill up their moto tires? I bought a nice one a while back because I went through two cheap ones for my bicycle, and found that the nice one is really good for moto tires as well.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

May 1st, 2017, 12:45 PM	#6
cadd cadd cadd cadd Name: Cadd Location: 41°21'13.1"N, 74°41'37.4"W Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 300 Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '15	I don't trust built in gauges of any pump I've owned. I have a dedicated gauge for checking tire pressure (moto/car/bicycle). __________________________________________________ Riding it like I financed it.

May 1st, 2017, 01:04 PM	#7
jkv45 Rev Limiter Name: Jay Location: WI Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jun '18, Oct '16	And while you are at it, check the age of your tires too. This article says 6 years is the max - http://www.tiresafetygroup.com/tires...-in-six-years/ On a cycle, 5 years is plenty IMO. How to read the manufacture date on a tire - Link to original page on YouTube.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

May 2nd, 2017, 10:11 AM	#12
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	I have 3 friends... that bring their $100 pressure gauge to the track with them. By the end of the day we all use my $1.50 pressure gauge from the Dollar Store because we know it's accuracy can be trusted over the years of use. It's +3lbs off, always has been and most likely always will be. Have your gauge tested every so often, no matter what kind it is... and you will not be playing any guessing games. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

April 30th, 2017, 08:28 PM	#2
dcj13 Participant Name: Dave Location: South of Seattle Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '94 K75 std Posts: Too much. MOTM - Aug '15	Sage advice.

April 30th, 2017, 10:38 PM	#3
MLR ninjette.org member Name: Mark Location: Australia Join Date: Feb 2017 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Posts: 219	Opps, my front was 20 and the rear was 25. I've just been using my bike around base and never really noticed, after putting 28 in the front and 32 in the rear there was a noticeable difference. D'OH Soooo, I then went for a ride around Brisbane and headed home to Amberley via Mount Glorious, sweeeeet. It was good to stretch its "short" legs.

May 1st, 2017, 02:44 AM	#4
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Great tip! Thanks.

May 1st, 2017, 05:08 PM	#8
CaliGrrl ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kerry Location: Ventura, CA Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16	We use a bicycle floor pump to fill the motorcycle tires, yep. Fourth bike with tire changes, and we used it to set the beads, too. I pump it up, and check it with a good tire gauge. The one on the pump itself isn't terribly precise. And yes, keeping an eye on the tire pressure is really good advice. We've got a safety check list posted in the garage that it's a good idea to check every ride: Gas level; tire pressure; chain slack; bulbs all working; bolt tightness (marks painted on the engine motor mounts and several other bolts, so I can easily see if anything's loosening); and have a thought about rescue if anything happens. Can you call someone with a trailer or do you have tow insurance? Things like that.

May 2nd, 2017, 09:28 AM	#11
CaliGrrl ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kerry Location: Ventura, CA Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16	The engine mount bolts back out easily, and it's good to keep an eye on them. I've also got the axle bolts painted with marks, but they've never moved. It's good that you keep an eye on things! Little changes tell you what else is going on and what might need some attention.

May 16th, 2017, 11:22 AM	#13
MrAtom . Name: . Location: . Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot. MOTM - July '15	Just tested my bicycle pump vs 12v car tire inflator vs harbor freight gauge. All are within acceptable parameters of eachother

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