GT250 Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 How often do you check your tyre pressures?I was embarrassed yesterday when I took my bike for an MOT, I had 22 psi in the front and 18 psi in the back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igingeee Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Once a week, every monday for example.Can say that I've learnt the air provided in machines at petrol stations are far from accurate but do the job When I first got my bike I wasn't aware of topping up tires, going to work one morning and it felt like I was sitting on the floor and bad handling, took the plunge and was on 18 PSI.. learnt my lesson from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phooey Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Weekly for me too ... usually at the weekend. Or if the bike doesn't feel right. Better to check too often than not often enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jnestie Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Once a week. Takes a me a few minutes. I check the chain at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fq-craigus Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Weekly, checked mine this morning before i left for a ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Weekly at least......got a Halfords digital pressure guage on my key lanyard, so it takes a minute or 2 to check them.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankbag Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Every year just before the mot whether they need it or notJust kidding, I'll get my coat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 weekly, along with checking oil levels, brake fluid levels, all lights, and cleaning, lubing and adjusting my chain (if required). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey1984 Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Weekly checks for me normally before a nice ride out if the weather is good!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samadielka Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Weekly. And a good tip that I got from my friend to buy the air pump yourself. Rather then paying 50p in petrol station. long term, saves you a few quids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RantMachine Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Bloody often! Forever adjusting them to allow for shedloads of camping gear or a pillion or both of the above. Plus I have those handy little valve caps that change colour as the pressure drops so I get a bit anal about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorian Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 When i hear my tyres flopping about.Weekly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumor_uk Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 I've got these £10 tyre pressure gauges attached to mine. quick peek once in a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azen Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 So glad this post exists! it's the one thing i have completely forgotten about Checked them last night and the back tyre was on 11psi all filled up and the difference is amazing!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Old Git Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Before any long journey and at least once per month.Never had to top them up more than a couple of PSI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissBex Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Once every couple of weeks or before a long trip, I only take her out usually a few times a week at most. I have a oxford digital tyre pressure gauge for quick checks and a Michelin programmable tyre inflator for pumping them up which only takes a few mins.I really do need to sort my chain out though, I don't have a stand for it currently which is awkward for cleaning and lubing and over winter it's gotten a bit rusty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey1984 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Once every couple of weeks or before a long trip, I only take her out usually a few times a week at most. I have a oxford digital tyre pressure gauge for quick checks and a Michelin programmable tyre inflator for pumping them up which only takes a few mins.I really do need to sort my chain out though, I don't have a stand for it currently which is awkward for cleaning and lubing and over winter it's gotten a bit rusty It is annoying without a stand, however you can clean a section at a time, roll it forward do the next section etc. I know they cost a bit but an abba stand works brilliantly much more stable than a normal paddock stand and easier to use on your own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissBex Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Once every couple of weeks or before a long trip, I only take her out usually a few times a week at most. I have a oxford digital tyre pressure gauge for quick checks and a Michelin programmable tyre inflator for pumping them up which only takes a few mins.I really do need to sort my chain out though, I don't have a stand for it currently which is awkward for cleaning and lubing and over winter it's gotten a bit rusty It is annoying without a stand, however you can clean a section at a time, roll it forward do the next section etc. I know they cost a bit but an abba stand works brilliantly much more stable than a normal paddock stand and easier to use on your own Yeah, funny you should say as that's actually what I'm trying to save up for as I will need to do it on my own and I wouldn't trust myself trying to hold the bike upright whilst putting a rear paddock stand under. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorian Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I have an old roller i had for my last bike as i couldn't get a paddock stand to latch on. If you want it it's yours if you pay for postage.Similar imagehttp://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/Njg4WDkwMA==/ ... ~60_35.JPG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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