Tire Pressure

[Guth_imp]

I usually ride my CB 4-5 days a week and typically check the air pressure in my tires at least once a week. If we are experiencing noticeable temperature swings from one day to the next I'll check the air pressure daily. Quite often no additional air is needed, but typically I'll find that each tire is down by about a pound.

If more substantial air loss is encountered, I've been able to tell when rolling the bike out of the garage as I discovered when tire(s) on my Hawk GT developed a slow leak and sat for enough time between rides.

Here's a related question: have you ever checked your tire pressure gauge against one or more other gauges to see if there were any notable differences in accuracy that might warrant a calibration check?

[drodg33]

Thanks for everyone's one input.

[jerrycon_imp]

I checked my pressure the other day, and when I put them up to 36/42, they seemed rock hard. My brother the mechanic is telling me that my 2 cheap gauges must be off. When inflated to 36/42, are the tires supposed to feel rock hard?

[ingobohn_imp]

I checked my pressure the other day, and when I put them up to 36/42, they seemed rock hard. My brother the mechanic is telling me that my 2 cheap gauges must be off. When inflated to 36/42, are the tires supposed to feel rock hard?

No 36/42 (or 2,5/2,9 bar f/r) is perfect - at least for my butt.

EDIT: I noticed that the pressure gauges at fuel station vary a lot. 0,2-0,3 bar (3-4 lbs) difference is usual. These air pumps seem not to be that well calibrated (at least here in Germany). Meanwhile I use a calibrated foot pump at home to control/adjust the tire pressure.

[drodg33]

Thanks for everyone's input. Before my ride Saturday I put the tires to 36 and 42 and wow it does sharpen up the handling.