[ST] tire gauge

[TrmpetDave@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 4/27/01 9:56:29 AM, owner-st-digest@xxxxxxxxxx writes:

<< A tire gauge that you could set to a certain PSI that screwed onto the
valve on one side, and had a post coming out of it that accepted a gas
station air hose.  When the configured PSI was reached on the vavle
side, it would shut off.
 >>

Next best thing is an Accu-gauge. Brass dial, rubber encased, 12" flexible 
tube with right-angle brass fitting, and air-bleed  button. Drill is to 
over-fill the tire, ride home, let the bike sit for 3 hours in the shade, 
then press the fitting into the valve stem. Pressure is read on the dial, and 
by intermittently pressing the button, air can be bled off until the desired 
pressure is reached. Don't know who makes them-Rocket Motorcycles, San Diego 
(619)276-2177,  will mail you one for 30-something dollars plus shipping.
The in-line gauges found at some gas stations are quite convenient, but 
notoriously innaccurate. However if you always go to the same place, and 
remember how far off they are, in which direction, they can be useful. When 
filling warm tires, overfill by 3 lbs, and check pressure when tires are 
cool. Dave Collins, San Diego

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