tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post5502252190689220658..comments2024-03-02T10:36:11.734-06:00Comments on Everyday Riding: Tire PressureChrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606446271603142230noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-53677855781555356052010-10-26T21:59:24.438-05:002010-10-26T21:59:24.438-05:00Dear Jack: Yes, I think you are to blame for our l...<b>Dear Jack:</b> Yes, I think you are to blame for our love of the EZ pressure gauge. Sharon and I both love ours too. So far the slime pump is working well and it was really cheap! ($29). If it dies, I'll look into the cycle pump.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606446271603142230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-79576312056795904432010-10-24T16:25:02.726-05:002010-10-24T16:25:02.726-05:00Dear Chris:
I smiled when I read your blog (albei...Dear Chris:<br /><br />I smiled when I read your blog (albeit past publication date) today. I have been awarding the EZ Tire Pressure Gauge to my riders for the past two years. It is by far the most convenient gauge to use when trying to get the most precise tire pressure. I used to carry an Airman "Sparrow" pump in my gear, as it was inexpensive ($36 USD) and sort of compact. Then it caught fire pumping up a tire one day. I replaced it with a "Cycle Pump." which has a lot more heft (all metal) and cost ($100 USD). I'm hoping I'll get what I paid for.<br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack • reep • Toad<br />Twisted RoadsJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-75837779541565807642010-10-22T08:33:52.073-05:002010-10-22T08:33:52.073-05:00Sharon: LOL. No camera that day, so I used my phon...<b>Sharon:</b> LOL. No camera that day, so I used my phone. The droidx takes really decent photos if the light is good though.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606446271603142230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-63447352490843410362010-10-22T08:15:44.553-05:002010-10-22T08:15:44.553-05:00Another great reason to always carry a camera!
...Another great reason to always carry a camera! <br /><br />I think I have that same tire pressure guage. I've tried digital the old stick kind and eventually bought the one Riepe recommended. I carry it to. I don't carry my pump all the time but I should. Your friend has been outed--that will teach 'em ;-)Sojourner's Moto Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235661849993752840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-83357515233294481222010-10-21T22:03:20.343-05:002010-10-21T22:03:20.343-05:00Keith: Wow! You commented fast! 18 minutes! I also...<b>Keith:</b> Wow! You commented fast! 18 minutes! I also usually check mine once a week, especially if I'm riding that same bike every day. The Ural tubes are something special... When I put different tires on again, I'll switch back to my heavy duty tubes that don't seem to leak as much. <br /><br />Checking tire pressure is very positive!<br /><br /><b>RichardM:</b> The Ural came with a hand pump but it didn't work the one time I needed it last year. It's not the bike anymore. i don't remember where I put it. The slime is good and small. Probably could be smaller if you remove the plastic case. Glad I could help!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606446271603142230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-6506782194477481922010-10-21T00:24:14.140-05:002010-10-21T00:24:14.140-05:00I'm afraid I check my tires when I don't l...I'm afraid I check my tires when I don't like the way the bike handles. By then the front is about 3-4 lbs low. <br /><br />Thanks for the review of the pump. I'm looking for a portable unit. The bike has a hand pump but I've never tried it. <br /><br />RichardRichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-12593612328312963912010-10-20T22:03:49.350-05:002010-10-20T22:03:49.350-05:00I check my tires at least once a week and more oft...I check my tires at least once a week and more often twice. Usually, I check on Wednesday morning before I leave for work and always on either Saturday or Sunday before I leave the garage. I went through my first rear scooter tire very quickly because I didn't keep it properly inflated. I don't plan to make that mistake again. <br /><br />After my recent maintenance lapses it is good to be reminded that I'm doing something positive.<br /><br />Thanks<br />~KeithKeith - Circle Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11992667666539622569noreply@blogger.com