I use the TPMS on my bike now. As previously stated you loose 2 or 3 lbs of air everytime you check your tires, not to mention you have to be a contorsionist and have hands the size of a squirrel's to actually get the gauge on the tire valve. This way I can see my tire pressure anytime and if there is a leak it will alarm me. Kind of on the expensive side but very convenient.

 

Don't know about the gauge, but yes checking the pressure on stock 09+ rims is a PITA. I installed the angled valve stems from motorcycleanchor.com, and they rock!

 

I was considering this, but it's a little on the expensive side. I don't know of any long term users. I was going to start another thread regarding this unit. And I still need an air pressure gauge to check the pressure if I need to add air to a low tire.

Thanks for all the feedback. With everyone's help I'll make a decision and post my opinion of the product(s).

Ride safe,

Bob.

 

I'm currently using a 90 degree adapter on the rear wheel. I have not noticed that it affects pressure readings. So far so good.

 

I am using a Monkey Grip 4X4 gauge on my 09.
about $8 and Oreilly auto parts ( Checker, Schucks, Kragen).

analog, seems accurate, checked against digital gauges which can't be used on my front tire.

mike

 

Agree that checking the tire pressures is a PITA especially the rear tire.

Have the HD tire gauge

But still checking the pressure and adding air to the rear tire was a pain.

After looking at options here on the forum I ordered a EZ-Air gauge off Ebay for $20.00 shipped.

Makes quite a difference. Just hook it to the valve stem and you can check the pressure then add air very easily. Also with the pressure release button makes it great for if too much air is added.

Forgot to mention Made in the good ol USA with a Lifetime manufacturer warranty.

 

I bought that identical tire gauge, with a different name stamped on it, in a discount bin at the local auto parts store for $10. I suspect it is one of those things made in a factory in China someplace and different vendors just print their name on it. Works well and seems fairly accurate. For about $25 you should be able to find a 12v tire pump with built in digital gauge.

 

It says accurate to within + or - 1%, that is within half a pound, you won't get any closer than that. Looks like it would help, though I have never tried one of those. When you get new tires put a 90 degree valve stem on.

 

I just waited until I changed tires & installed angled valve stems makes life much easier. Got real tired of checking those stupid valve stems that HD puts on.

 

The gauge comes with a different chuck that won't work at all with the spoke wheels so I cut it off and installed this 'right angle' chuck. Had to grind down the sides a bit to make it fir around the spokes but sure makes adding and releasing air a whole lot easier.