How often do you add air to your tires? - Page 4

Sarris · 09-05-2009, 09:54 PM

Say what you want, but I've been riding for 35+ years, and I can feel the difference. It's not a placebo effect, or a need to be different, it really does feel different.

Before you make up that one way street of a mind you have, I suggest you try it. The nitrogen is concentrated from normal air in a process very similar to the oxygen concentrator used by old people who need oxygen.

It's 99.5% pure and it does lower the operating temperature of the tire by as much as 20%. That's why it's used in drag racers tires.

My Harley has tubless tires and would normally loose 5psi every two to three weeks, but now hasn't lost 1 lb in three months. No loss in the GZ in 9 months.

My pal (the tire dealer) sells it for $2.50/tire and will top you up for free (if you ever need it). I could care less whether you or anyone else believe me. All I know is it has worked for me.

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Water Warrior 2 · 09-05-2009, 11:18 PM

Sarris, good to hear you have experience with both tube and tubeless tires.

5th_bike · 09-05-2009, 11:28 PM

I used to have to add air to my rear tire every two or three months. There was a small nail in the tire (I found out after it caught a big nail, causing a larger leak).

After a new inner tube was mounted in the rear wheel, I have not added any air. About four months and 1,000 miles ago.

I'd take it back.

greenhorn · 09-06-2009, 02:22 PM

Back from a great ride at the recommended pressure & everything felt fine. So settings for rear shocks are fine. Riding at the recommended pressure is fine.

Now I just have to determine whether or not I am losing air at an unacceptable rate. If I am, I have everything I need to know to resolve that issue thanks to your input... thanks so much!!! This problem is now resolved. :rawk:

Mary

09-05-2009, 09:54 PM	#31
Sarris Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Florida USA Posts: 1,348	Re: How often do you add air to your tires? Say what you want, but I've been riding for 35+ years, and I can feel the difference. It's not a placebo effect, or a need to be different, it really does feel different. Before you make up that one way street of a mind you have, I suggest you try it. The nitrogen is concentrated from normal air in a process very similar to the oxygen concentrator used by old people who need oxygen. It's 99.5% pure and it does lower the operating temperature of the tire by as much as 20%. That's why it's used in drag racers tires. My Harley has tubless tires and would normally loose 5psi every two to three weeks, but now hasn't lost 1 lb in three months. No loss in the GZ in 9 months. My pal (the tire dealer) sells it for $2.50/tire and will top you up for free (if you ever need it). I could care less whether you or anyone else believe me. All I know is it has worked for me. :skull: __________________ Prudent riders live longer than moron riders. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-05-2009, 11:18 PM	#32
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: How often do you add air to your tires? Sarris, good to hear you have experience with both tube and tubeless tires.
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09-05-2009, 11:28 PM	#33
5th_bike Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: HoCo, Maryland Posts: 1,349	Re: How often do you add air to your tires? I used to have to add air to my rear tire every two or three months. There was a small nail in the tire (I found out after it caught a big nail, causing a larger leak). After a new inner tube was mounted in the rear wheel, I have not added any air. About four months and 1,000 miles ago. I'd take it back. __________________ 2005 "Saturn Black", stock + tach Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-06-2009, 02:22 PM	#34
greenhorn Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 85	Re: How often do you add air to your tires? Back from a great ride at the recommended pressure & everything felt fine. So settings for rear shocks are fine. Riding at the recommended pressure is fine. Now I just have to determine whether or not I am losing air at an unacceptable rate. If I am, I have everything I need to know to resolve that issue thanks to your input... thanks so much!!! This problem is now resolved. :rawk: Mary
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