Tire Gauges Harley Tools Discuss Tire Gauges in the Harley Products & Services forums; I am amazed by how few riders carry or even use a tire pressure gauge. I keep on on my bike at all times and use it every couple of ...

[47knuck]

I am amazed by how few riders carry or even use a tire pressure gauge. I keep on on my bike at all times and use it every couple of weeks to keep my tires properly inflated.

Jezz guys, they cost a couple of bucks and are easy to use (if you are near an air pump).

[Majicbringer]

I like my programmable Craftsman. While the PSI is forever burnt in my memory, I like the idea that it'll remember what tire is suppose dto have what in it during the advent of a brain fart.

[fxst-rider]

Any recommendation as to type, stick, other?

I go thru the TCLOCKS before every ride so I check tires, but wonder if the gauge I use is accurate. It is one of those electric types (got it free when I go my first bike, a H****). The other gauges I use are within 4 psi of this one, and that to me, is too large of a difference.

[Majicbringer]

The electronic gauges are way more accurate than the old fashioned stick type gauges. I like my Craftsman as it's got some neat features I like in a gauge, but there are some thinner, smaller models that a lot or people like that are very durable and accurate.

[flathead512]

All this talk about changes reminded me about tire pressure. For example the maximum pressure is 32lbs. Do you run it all the way up to 32 or keep it a pound or two under the max

[humpbackbob]

I also check my pressures every ride. I have two stick guages that have been calibrated, so I have an accurate reading across the two. I run an electric pump that runs off the truck battery, so I can adjust pressure from cold. It only ever needs a pound +/-.I tend to run the pressure 2# under recommended, (not tire max, but recommended.)

[humpbackbob]

Just wanted to add that my pressures depend on what rubber I am riding. I run Dunlops on the Sporty, 2# under and Metz's on the Softail at the recommended pressures. The harder compound on the Dunlops feels better just under pressure.

[shovelmike]

Hey, dflewe00. Go with the owners manual recommendations regarding tire pressure. The maximum pressure given on the sidewall is usually considerably higher than that and refers to the pressure needed to achieve the maximum load rating of the tire. Under conditions where traction is minimal already (such as the gravel road on which I live) the bike will handle really squirrelly. If I am carrying a passenger I will sometimes carry a couple of pounds extra to minimize heat producing tire flex, especially in hot weather. Ride safe, Sincerely: Shovelmike.

[Whopper]

The owners manual for my '02 Sporty 1200 says 30 psi front, 35 psi rear so that's what I run. Bike handles OK for me.

I keep a "stick" type gage with the bike and have a dial type in the garage. I checked them in the lab at work with a calibrated pressure gage. The $5 "stick" gage read low by about 3# and the $25 dial gage high by 8#.

[94flhtcu]

I use the roadgear digital. I like it, except the end is 90 degrees...should've been 45. Other than that, it's great.