Fate and the art of motorcycle tyre inflation

[Kinnock]

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. ????

 

 

[papa al]

Life is tough.

[cranki]

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 ????

[elliss]

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

 

 

Edited September 15, 2019 by elliss

[daveAustin]

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. 

[alx123]

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

[Henryford]

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

[Asquith Production]

Mines only flat at the bottom the rest looks okay

[tifino]

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!

Edited September 16, 2019 by tifino

[xerostar]

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.

[quandow]

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

[Headgame]

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.

Edited September 16, 2019 by Headgame

[hidbehindthesofa]

 

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 !

[Mick501]

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

[tifino]

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

[aremesal]

 
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.

[Enoon]

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

 

 

 

[Lacessit]

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

[neeray]

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