Air Pressure Gauge

usranger74 · 07-09-2011, 07:32 PM

I have a hard time checking the air pressure on the Nomad using the old fashion stick air gauge. Big hands and cramped space.

Is there a better type of gauge to use. How do the ones with a flexible hose work?

AlabamaNomadRider · 07-09-2011, 07:38 PM

I use a digital pressure gauge. It is a little tight on the front but okay on the rear. Never used one with a flexible tube.

cactusjack · 07-09-2011, 08:04 PM

I use one of these. Works great.

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...er=819336_0_0_

**Top Cat** · 07-09-2011, 09:34 PM

I use my no loss shock air pump.

chainsaw · 07-09-2011, 09:39 PM

I use one with a hose without any problems. Won it at a rally.

recumbentbob · 07-10-2011, 07:02 AM

I use a topeak gauge angled head makes it easy.

http://www.amazon.com/Topeak-Smart-D.../dp/B000FIE4Q8

macmac · 07-10-2011, 08:15 AM

Most any smaller gauge with or with out a hose should work fine. The ft wheel is easy, and on the back you may want to surn the stem 180 degrees.

You can do that by loosening the 2 lock nuts, and turning the valve with air in the tire. I suggest once you crack the top nut loose you snug the bottom on just for the feel.

Just tighten the botton nut a part of a turn, what ever the wrench allows, just to learn the feel.

Once you have, loosen the lock nut about 1 full turn. Some guys like to mark a flat on the nut, so then can count turns. Then simply spin the valve 180, and lock it back snug.

The stem will be wiggely as well, and is now. You can't tighten the valve to the point it won't be wiggley, and or stop the nut from turning as a nomal tight. You will just raise hell trying, and ruin the valve if you try too. This set up is like 18 wheelers have.

VulcanE · 07-10-2011, 08:40 AM

I have one of those like CJ has, but the best one I've found, and use is THIS.

**Top Cat** · 07-10-2011, 08:57 AM

Will that work with Dyna-Beads Cliff?

Loafer · 07-10-2011, 08:58 AM

I drive into the local shop and ask them to check my air pressure. It helps to bring donuts or cupcakes with you once in a while. :)

VulcanE · 07-10-2011, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat (TC)

Will that work with Dyna-Beads Cliff?

I use Dyna-Beads, and have had no problems. They say when using Dyna-Beads, before checking the pressure, give it a shot of air before using the gauge to clear the beads out. This is to keep the shrader valve from getting a bead stuck in it. With this, to check your pressure, all you have to do is turn it on, wait a few seconds, then look at it.

I've been using this monitor for 3 or 4 years now and I love not having to get down on the floor to check my pressures. It also will tell you the temperature of the tires too. You can also see the pressures (and temps) rise while the tire warms up from riding.

**schoeney** · 07-10-2011, 09:35 AM

I have the same issue. I am going to have a 90 degree stem put on the front.

usranger74 · 07-10-2011, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schoeney

I have the same issue. I am going to have a 90 degree stem put on the front.

Where would you find one?

jesse · 07-10-2011, 07:48 PM

Bill I thought your front should have a 90 degree stem? I turned both mine, front and rear, sure helps being on the high side at least. I hated having to crawl under the left side bag and try to find the stem.

07-09-2011, 07:32 PM	#1
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	Air Pressure Gauge I have a hard time checking the air pressure on the Nomad using the old fashion stick air gauge. Big hands and cramped space. Is there a better type of gauge to use. How do the ones with a flexible hose work? __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-09-2011, 07:38 PM	#2
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Air Pressure Gauge I use a digital pressure gauge. It is a little tight on the front but okay on the rear. Never used one with a flexible tube. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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07-09-2011, 08:04 PM	#3
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Air Pressure Gauge I use one of these. Works great. http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...er=819336_0_0_ __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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07-09-2011, 09:34 PM	#4
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Air Pressure Gauge I use my no loss shock air pump. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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07-09-2011, 09:39 PM	#5
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	Air Pressure Gauge I use one with a hose without any problems. Won it at a rally. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-10-2011, 07:02 AM	#6
recumbentbob Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newburgh IN Posts: 3,404	Air Pressure Gauge I use a topeak gauge angled head makes it easy. http://www.amazon.com/Topeak-Smart-D.../dp/B000FIE4Q8 __________________ VBA #01084 "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
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07-10-2011, 08:15 AM	#7
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Air Pressure Gauge Most any smaller gauge with or with out a hose should work fine. The ft wheel is easy, and on the back you may want to surn the stem 180 degrees. You can do that by loosening the 2 lock nuts, and turning the valve with air in the tire. I suggest once you crack the top nut loose you snug the bottom on just for the feel. Just tighten the botton nut a part of a turn, what ever the wrench allows, just to learn the feel. Once you have, loosen the lock nut about 1 full turn. Some guys like to mark a flat on the nut, so then can count turns. Then simply spin the valve 180, and lock it back snug. The stem will be wiggely as well, and is now. You can't tighten the valve to the point it won't be wiggley, and or stop the nut from turning as a nomal tight. You will just raise hell trying, and ruin the valve if you try too. This set up is like 18 wheelers have. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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07-10-2011, 08:40 AM	#8
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	Air Pressure Gauge I have one of those like CJ has, but the best one I've found, and use is THIS. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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07-10-2011, 08:57 AM	#9
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Air Pressure Gauge Will that work with Dyna-Beads Cliff? __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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07-10-2011, 08:58 AM	#10
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Air Pressure Gauge I drive into the local shop and ask them to check my air pressure. It helps to bring donuts or cupcakes with you once in a while. :) __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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07-10-2011, 09:35 AM	#12
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Air Pressure Gauge I have the same issue. I am going to have a 90 degree stem put on the front. __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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07-10-2011, 07:48 PM	#14
jesse Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Farmington, Arkansas Posts: 1,013	Air Pressure Gauge Bill I thought your front should have a 90 degree stem? I turned both mine, front and rear, sure helps being on the high side at least. I hated having to crawl under the left side bag and try to find the stem. __________________ 2012 Goldwing 80,000+ & counting 2005 Nomad 76,585 mi VBA #628 IBA #54485
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