Filling Back Tire

[fg1234567892000]

I know it's good to keep an eye on the tire pressure, since the leading cause of tire failure is generally having an incorrect pressure.

But boy, that back tire on the GZ is tough to inflate! It seems to be surrounded by so much stuff, that when I tried to fill it up at a local gas station, i just could not maneuver the hose so that it would fit on the valve stem.

Any suggestions or tips on how I can overcome this? I'm sure you more experienced riders have a simple solution.

[alantf]

I don't seem to have this problem. If you move the bike forward until the valve is at the bottom, then there's plenty of space for the steel end of the inflator. My problem was that my digital guage wouldn't fit between the spokes, but my old pencil type guage fits o.k., & it's accurate. Also, I usually check my pressure in the garage, then use my old foot pump if it's needed. It only takes around 10 pumps for every pound of pressure, so I've never bothered getting an electric pump. I even check the car's pressure in the garage, then use the foot pump. Old habits die hard.

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by alantf

I don't seem to have this problem. If you move the bike forward until the valve is at the bottom, then there's plenty of space for the steel end of the inflator.

:plus1:

AND maybe find a station with air that is not also a truck stop......so that it has a simple round end on the hose instead of a huge pressure gauge and a long handle on the air chuck !! :biggrin:

Since we are on the subject, tire pressure should always be checked "cold"; that is NOT after riding and NOT after sitting in the direct sunlight. When set properly, they will read up to 4 pounds high when hot and still be perfectly OK. You should never let air OUT of a hot tire......unless maybe it is more than 6 lbs high for some strange reason.

P.S. Next time you change a rear tire, ask for a "right angle" valve stem on the replacement tube.
It makes things a LOT easier.

[blaine]

If you are checking your tires when they are hot you will not get a accurate reading.Your tires should be checked when they are cold, as tire pressure goes up when they are hot. :2tup:

[fg1234567892000]

The hose I used had just a straight steel end. (for example see: http://www.northerntool.com/images/prod ... 711_lg.jpg)

I couldn't get it to fit in between the spokes. Perhaps I should use something that goes off at an angle? (for example, see: http://images.jensonusa.com/large/tl/tl ... ___max.jpg)

[blaine]

You need to use a air hose that has a 90 degree nozzle on the end.Some what the same as the end on the air pressure gage in your second link. :2tup:

[Water Warrior 2]

Pressure woes. Been there done that. Pencil type pressure guage and a 12 volt compressor under the seat.

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by fg1234567892000

The hose I used had just a straight steel end. (for example see: http://www.northerntool.com/images/prod ... 711_lg.jpg)

Yes, and that is exactly what I said to NOT use.
Those are common at truck stops; they are NOT common where trucks don't go.

You need one that looks like a large marble with one side flat (where the air valve is).
They call it an "air chuck".

[Water Warrior 2]

How much air could an air chuck chuck if an air chuck could chuck air ?? :lol: I just had to say it.

[fg1234567892000]

Originally Posted by Easy Rider

Yes, and that is exactly what I said to NOT use.
Those are common at truck stops; they are NOT common where trucks don't go.

You need one that looks like a large marble with one side flat (where the air valve is).
They call it an "air chuck".

Sorry, it's just the gas station I tried this at wasn't what I would call a "truck stop" at all; it is not located on any highway. However, I will certainly go looking around for one I can use. Thanks.