There's another thread on "do you believe in God", but my bike provides daily evidence that random chance does not apply to motorcycle tyre valves.

 

If it did, then every time I park my bike, the valves would not hide in the most inaccessible area behind the chain (rear) or between the forks (front).  There's 360 degrees of rotation, but only 3 degrees behind the chain ..... but every time I want to check my tyres pressures ..... 

 

Rant over.

 

I feel better now. ????

 

 

Life is tough.

I too suffered from this for years until one day I changed my tyre, then lined the valve up with the 9th tooth on the sprocket, it will never be behind the chain when you stop ????

If the tyre aint flat ,   why bother to pump it up ....555

 

 

Sod's law, though of course it'll keep happening if you will it and expect it!... or you never notice the 15x in a row when it's just in the right spot. 

Wait, you mean to say that we have to check our tire pressures from time to time? ????

Plus i find it is almost impossible to fit a normal tyre pressure guage in between the wheel spokes. 

Mines only flat at the bottom the rest looks okay

10 minutes ago, Asquith Production said:

Mines only flat at the bottom the rest looks okay

yeah! just like my dead watch is still correct twice a day!

Don't let a Thai inflate the tyres because he likes to over-inflate so the tyres are like concrete.

Also they don't handle well on slippery, wet roads.

I sacrifice a chicken weekly and that takes care of the valve problem.

Sidebar.
I purchased a chargeable air compressor. Set the desired pressure / attach to the valve / turn on and it magically stops once the desired pressure is reached. I stopped using my tire pressure gauge a long time ago.
Best tool I've bought for my bike.

 

43 minutes ago, xerostar said:

Don't let a Thai inflate the tyres because he likes to over-inflate so the tyres are like concrete.

Also they don't handle well on slippery, wet roads.

Yeah !  The principle of inflating a tyre in Thailand is quite simple.

 

If the tyre wall says "maximum pressure 55psi" then that is the best pressure to have because maximum is always best.

 

Simples eh !

Have you tried holding the valve stem whilst riding?   That way you will know it's exact position when you come to a stop.

3 minutes ago, Mick501 said:

Have you tried holding the valve stem whilst riding?   That way you will know it's exact position when you come to a stop.

 ah!!! Tangental Thinker

 
Yeah !  The principle of inflating a tyre in Thailand is quite simple.
 
If the tyre wall says "maximum pressure 55psi" then that is the best pressure to have because maximum is always best.
 
Simples eh !

This morning stop at the gas station and there were a couple of young thais in the air gauge so I just wait - and see. The process was:

- Put air
- Touch the tire with the thumb
- Set the machine +5psi
- Put air again
- Repeat this process 4 times

He put at least 40 or 45 psi. I think it so good pressure for a 50Kg guy, I'm sure he can fly with the mocy set that way - literally.

12 hours ago, Henryford said:

Plus i find it is almost impossible to fit a normal tyre pressure guage in between the wheel spokes. 

Attach one of these when you wish to check pressure/inflate tyre:

https://shopee.co.th/45-90-135-Degree-Angle-Motorcycle-Air-Tire-Valve-Extension-Adaptor-Long-Shank-i.77597389.1329950334

 

 

 

I have perpetually barked knuckles from inflating the tyres on my scooter. I tell everyone I got them cage fighting.

Quotation (by former Thai gf): "Can not go on highway. Not enough wind in tires".