Suzuki V-Strom (VStrom) Owners Club DL250, DL650, DL1000 & DL1050

Oily Rag - Dedicated to Pat, Greywolf. 26/06/45 - 04/06/18 => Tyres => Topic started by: brettchallenger on July 01, 2019, 10:23:07

Title: tyre pressure gauge
Post by: brettchallenger on July 01, 2019, 10:23:07

Being honest, I have always struggled to get accurate tyre pressure readings.  Presently I have two gauges - a very old pop out one, and a newish Ring digital type.  Neither fit onto my V-strom 650 valves well - the rims don't have much distance from the wheel centre, and the discs/chain ring gets in the way.  I have bought angled valves but even with these it is a struggle and I lose so much air in the process of taking the readings that by the time I do get one it is too low and I have to start the process again.  Any comments!

Title: Re: tyre pressure gauge
Post by: Rusty Nuts on July 01, 2019, 10:53:57

I use an Oxford dial type. Digital ones go haywire when the batteries start to go.

Title: Re: tyre pressure gauge
Post by: Paz324 on July 01, 2019, 16:58:29

I used this tool for doing my tyre pressures (https://www.halfords.com/motoring/motorcycling/motorcycle-accessories/halfords-valve-access-tool), Oxford do one for roughly the same price.

That tool solved all my issues and it was also a perfect fit for my DL1000's original toolkit.

Title: Re: tyre pressure gauge
Post by: brettchallenger on July 02, 2019, 07:57:15

Quite like the look of this, Paz324.  Will give that one a go.

Title: Re: tyre pressure gauge
Post by: timangus on July 02, 2019, 12:38:38

In a Ride Magazine test, the simple pencil gauge came out as one of the most accurate. A dial gauge from Venhill came out best of that type.

Title: Re: tyre pressure gauge
Post by: sjrainsford on July 03, 2019, 11:33:55

I use that same Oxford gauge as Rusty nuts and can recommend it.  Nice and clear and very accurate.  I've tested it on the bench at work too.   :thumb: