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Old 08-13-2009, 11:38 PM
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I have an 09 EGS with the nice Brembos. It is tight. Any tricks on airing and checking pressures on the tires. The fronts a little easy, the rear is a pain in the butt.
 
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remove your right side saddlebag.
 
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I take off my saddlebag and roll the bike to find the valves on both wheels. Been doing it on all my bikes over the last 40+ years!
 
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Originally Posted by hogrider09
...Any tricks on airing and checking pressures on the tires.
I've found the Accu-Gage EZ-Air model EZ02 very helpful. One end clips to the valve stem and the other is attached to the air hose. This gauge has a flexible hose and quick air release for overfill. Get the 100 lb version.

Works for me...
 
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Originally Posted by Pine Tree
I've found the Accu-Gage EZ-Air model EZ02 very helpful. One end clips to the valve stem and the other is attached to the air hose. This gauge has a flexible hose and quick air release for overfill. Get the 100 lb version.

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Good tip - I just ordered one.
 
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Old 08-14-2009, 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Pine Tree
I've found the Accu-Gage EZ-Air model EZ02 very helpful. One end clips to the valve stem and the other is attached to the air hose. This gauge has a flexible hose and quick air release for overfill. Get the 100 lb version.

Works for me...
Yep, got one of these from Whitehorse. Works like a charm.
 
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Another option is next time you get a tire change have a 45 degree valve stem installed. You can get them right from Drag Specialties and they make it easier to check.
 
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Old 08-14-2009, 07:36 AM
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Another option is next time you get a tire change have a 45 degree valve stem installed. You can get them right from Drag Specialties and they make it easier to check.
Best idea yet
 
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