April 30th, 2017, 08:05 PM | #1 |
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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! |
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April 30th, 2017, 08:28 PM | #2 |
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Sage advice.
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April 30th, 2017, 10:38 PM | #3 |
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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. |
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May 1st, 2017, 02:44 AM | #4 |
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Great tip! Thanks.
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May 1st, 2017, 07:03 AM | #5 |
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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.
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May 1st, 2017, 12:45 PM | #6 |
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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).
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May 1st, 2017, 01:04 PM | #7 |
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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 - |
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May 1st, 2017, 05:08 PM | #8 |
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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. |
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May 1st, 2017, 05:23 PM | #9 | |
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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! |
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May 1st, 2017, 06:33 PM | #10 |
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May 2nd, 2017, 09:28 AM | #11 |
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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. |
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May 2nd, 2017, 10:11 AM | #12 |
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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.
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May 16th, 2017, 11:22 AM | #13 |
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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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