paulcibulka
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I'm a new owner of a K12LT. I need to purchase a tire pressure guage. What do you suggest?
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I never got a "BMW owners kit". When did that start?
I would like to say I am smart enough to just kick my tire or look for a bulge, but I am not. I have both a dial and several pencil guages. I have not seen any real difference in accuracy. What I do that is different is that I keep the tire to the maximum pressure as stamped on the side of every tire.
you are certainly free to do that Rob, BUT that number on the side is considered to be the maximum the tire can handle, not the amount you should ride with! Unless you always ride 2up, saddlebags fully loaded, tankbag maxed, & kitchen sink strapped to the back (basically, riding at or beyond the GVWR_.. you are not doing yourself any favors. The ride is harsher, handling suffers, grip/traction (that thing that keeps us attached to the road) is severely compromised, and tire longevity actually decreases when you do so.
proceed at your own risk- but speaking as a "safety professional" (MSF RiderCoach), you really should not promote this practice to others. im(not so)ho, of course.
Go to www.bestrestproducts.com and buy the Cycle Pump Gauge.
Go to www.bestrestproducts.com and buy the Cycle Pump Gauge.
It works great. I can't see the stem on my rear tire unless I get my eyes level with the bottom of the tire. With this gauge I just pull the cap and attach the hose by feel. One word of caution though is that if you have the bike on the center stand and start the engine just make sure the gauge is not attached.