Lift it up, sit on your stool, fill it up, go out and ride.

 

That's not an FLHRC and doesn't have the spokes. It has nothing to do with the height of the tire, though the jack would help from having to lay down. The problem is the valve stem is tucked in behind some spokes and most air pump nozzles cannot fit due to clearance.

 

I was thinking the same thing Leo, This is Kindergarden sh*t!!!

 

Had the same issues on my 09 Ultra Classic. Tried many approaches but in the end, I opt for 90 degree valve stems. Now, it's no problem at all. Here are some photos of different valve stems that can make life easier and a photo of the stem installed. The Harley mechanic who installed them put them on his bike as well.

 

I've got a Sears battery jump start unit with built in compressor. The quick connect nozzle is very narrow and I'm sure it would work on your bike. Takes about 3 minutes to boost a car tire, 10 seconds to boost a bicycle and about 30 seconds on the motorcycle.

 

Another site for valve stems


http://www.oldbikebarn.com/K-L-Valve...ategory=243037

 

He has spoked wheels with tubes. Those stems are for tubeless.

 

True, but they make intertubes with 90 degree stems. Just replaced tire and tube on the wife's which has the "profile" laced wheel and they are a PIA to get a chuck on properly. With 90 degree tube stem.....piece of cake.

My RKC has the standard spoked wheels and the stems front/rear are at a 45 deg angle. Never a problem.

 

Nope. I have the same nozzle on my tire pump. Won't fit for anything. I have a valve extender I use to check the pressure and pump it up when necessary (which so far has been never, but I still routinely check it.)

Maybe all of you with anything but an FLHRC should mozey on down to your local dealer and try to get whatever you think should be so easy to fit on on the valve stem of the rear tire. Then come back and post.

 

Take a ride to your dealer and see what type of air fitting he uses. Can't imagine a design that you can't add air.