Inflating tyres at the garage

Forgive me if this is a really crap question but why is it so hard to get the nozzle on the valve caps!? the discs get in the way or am I missing something/another way to do it!?

No your not missing anything. They quite simply are not designed with motorcycles in mind.

[Biker Biggles]

But the valves are usually on rubber mounts and can be bent a bit to make it easier.

Bugger thought it might just be awkward. Paid 20p into one the other day and by the time I had the nozzle on the front valve the time had run out!!

I got myself something like these mate, they make it really easy

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Chrome-90-degr...3A1%7C294%3A50

The air things are garage forecourts are not accurate enough anyway. Do it at home.

Originally Posted by Jamiebridges123

The air things are garage forecourts are not accurate enough anyway. Do it at home.

The digital ones are. IMO sainsburys is the best and easiest to use and i have 2 within 2 miles of my house.

Also the only supermarket left that doesn't charge for air (or at least around me).

As for the inaccuracy, get a decent pressure gauge and use that, then use the forecourt one and calculate the difference before factoring it in when selecting the pressure.

[Swin]

I found one tesco's that has a digital air pump which also has bendy hose line, which makes life easier!

[Spanner Man]

Good evening all.

As Newt says, get yourself an angle valve, they make it so much easier. A word of warning though, do not leave it one the valve. The extra weight can cause the valve to split at speed, with dire consequences. Carry it in your pocket or under the seat.

As Jamiebridges says, forecourt machines are rarely accurate, so get yourself a decent footpump & pressure gauge, & do it at home.


Cheers.