Comments on: Alternative Air Pressure Monitoring Methods for YOUR Motorcycle

By: Cruzer

Cruzer — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:06:11 +0000

I preride check my bike prior to EVERY trip. Tires, turnsignals, brake lights, fluids etc.

If you don’t and your blowin down the road on two wheels your in for some major eye opening events at some point in your motorcycle experience.

By: Bob Greene

Bob Greene — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:37:36 +0000

I used to get by with a tire pressure check about once a month, but, the latest tubes on my 1974 MotoGuzzi Eldorado (spoke wheels) don’t seem to hold air as well, so I check the pressure almost every time I leave the house, or two or three times a weekin warm weather.

I bought an inexpensive 110 volt (2 HP) air compressor 3 years ago to make the job easier, since filling stations no longer provide “free” air. Getting to the rear tire with a saddlebag blocking the way is a pain, but that squirrely feeling you get when rounding a corner with an underinflated tire is even worse.

By: fishcake

fishcake — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 01:11:51 +0000

I have just checked my wife’s tires after reading this article (the BLUE TOOTH sensor has been indicating low pressure on her car for two weeks). All four tires where reading 28 psi. They should have been at 38 psi. It gets cold up here in Cow Hampshire and the weather changes have a big effect on tire pressure. The temperature around here is up and down 40 degrees every night. She has been concerned that the indicator light was giving warnings for a reason. She was correct.
If a tire starts out cold and is corrected at that temp. Will the correction cause problems when it warms up?
Thanks,
FISHCAKE

By: ashish gusain

ashish gusain — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 06:30:43 +0000

thanks for give good advise and tips us

By: johann

johann — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 18:32:09 +0000

I can’t believe this is a serious issue for anyone who rides. Motorcycles are not cars and don’t afford the protection of a car. Like pre flight check, check the whole motorcycle before you go out. If it’s too inconvenient, or you don’t have the time you don’t have any business getting on, starting the thing and going out into traffic. It’s like wearing a helmet…….how much do you value your health? Motorcycles have to be 100% operable because there are no margins for error. Tyre pressure is one of the easiest and most basic ways to keep the bike safe, not to mention getting the most mileage from those expensive skins. Seriously, this should have been written in crayon!!