which tyre pressure gauge? - SV650.org

04-06-09, 05:04 PM

Im looking into buying a pressure gauge for the bike, as its seems to be widely believed that the forecourt gauges are wildly inaccurate and would like to know exactly what pressures im running.

So would like some opinions as to which type are best digital or analogue clock - makes to go for/stay away from.

Im not looking to spend silly money, maybe a tenner? Ive seen a digital motrax on ebay for that much which is keyring size, which would be good as id be able to take it easily to the garage with me when im out and about.

Cheers

fizzwheel · 04-06-09, 05:11 PM

Get an analogue pen type guage. Been using one for years now. Much superior IMHO than a digital one and its easier to get on and off the valve as well.

04-06-09, 07:18 PM

Had a accutire digital for years was as accurate as my dealers,misplaced it read a review saying halfords had a 5£ keyring one that was accurate. finished with both,both give the same reading,my analogue [mag freeby] gives a slightly lower reading
I'm using the halfords its easist to use

04-06-09, 07:29 PM

RIDE MAGAZINE sept. 19 gauges
Said 'weldtite' analogue from bickersplc was best buy at 6.35 ..8 /10 for accuracy. non got 10.
halfords mini key ring was 8 /10

rictus01 · 04-06-09, 07:34 PM

Doesn't really matter which you choose, the most important thing is that you stick to the same one all the time.

Cheers Mark.

Bibio · 05-06-09, 10:10 AM

halfords key ring type are really good.. had one for yearssssss

05-06-09, 10:16 AM

Ive got a woolworths one :P when i say "Ive" i mean my Dad has and i nick it, my house is full of the bloomin things even got one with a tread depth gauge in it.

05-06-09, 10:21 AM

Been warned against digital ones just because the battery will out, and reading might go a little wonky when it gets low.

Nobbylad · 05-06-09, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bibio

halfords key ring type are really good.. had one for yearssssss

+ 1

The key ring type fits easily on one of the helmet hooks underneath the pillion seat and is small enough to get on and off the valves without touching the rims/discs which some of the larger type do.

05-06-09, 06:51 PM

Thanks for the replies - think ill get myself down to halfords on sunday and spend a fiver - BARGAIN

04-06-09, 05:04 PM	#1
leesh00 Guest Posts: n/a	which tyre pressure gauge? Im looking into buying a pressure gauge for the bike, as its seems to be widely believed that the forecourt gauges are wildly inaccurate and would like to know exactly what pressures im running. So would like some opinions as to which type are best digital or analogue clock - makes to go for/stay away from. Im not looking to spend silly money, maybe a tenner? Ive seen a digital motrax on ebay for that much which is keyring size, which would be good as id be able to take it easily to the garage with me when im out and about. Cheers

04-06-09, 05:11 PM	#2
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: which tyre pressure gauge? Get an analogue pen type guage. Been using one for years now. Much superior IMHO than a digital one and its easier to get on and off the valve as well. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

04-06-09, 07:18 PM	#3
trumpet Guest Posts: n/a	Re: which tyre pressure gauge? Had a accutire digital for years was as accurate as my dealers,misplaced it read a review saying halfords had a 5£ keyring one that was accurate. finished with both,both give the same reading,my analogue [mag freeby] gives a slightly lower reading I'm using the halfords its easist to use

04-06-09, 07:29 PM	#4
trumpet Guest Posts: n/a	Re: which tyre pressure gauge? RIDE MAGAZINE sept. 19 gauges Said 'weldtite' analogue from bickersplc was best buy at 6.35 ..8 /10 for accuracy. non got 10. halfords mini key ring was 8 /10 Last edited by trumpet; 04-06-09 at 07:31 PM.

04-06-09, 07:34 PM	#5
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: which tyre pressure gauge? Doesn't really matter which you choose, the most important thing is that you stick to the same one all the time. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

05-06-09, 10:10 AM	#6
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,564	Re: which tyre pressure gauge? halfords key ring type are really good.. had one for yearssssss

05-06-09, 10:16 AM	#7
Holdup Guest Posts: n/a	Re: which tyre pressure gauge? Ive got a woolworths one :P when i say "Ive" i mean my Dad has and i nick it, my house is full of the bloomin things even got one with a tread depth gauge in it.

05-06-09, 10:21 AM	#8
AndyW Guest Posts: n/a	Re: which tyre pressure gauge? Been warned against digital ones just because the battery will out, and reading might go a little wonky when it gets low.

05-06-09, 06:51 PM	#10
leesh00 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: which tyre pressure gauge? Thanks for the replies - think ill get myself down to halfords on sunday and spend a fiver - BARGAIN

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