Hi I've got a 2013 multi that I've owned from new on tyres suppliedmfrom new. Whenever I try to get pressure in the rear tyre or check tyre pressure using a digital gauge the gauge ever gives a reading of nothing or a reading that I'd definatly incorrect and when I try to inflate using garage compressor it doesn't appear to inflate. Has anyone got any ideas
Sounds like your not getting the tyre valve to compress and open. The the air is either escaping between the fitting and tyre stem giving you a zero or getting trapped in the stem and when you apply air from the compressor you are reading the compressor output as the tyre valve is closed. Its not that uncommon if the valve is difficult to access
Ok how much and where can do that? Can any tyre please do it. A 90 would make life much easier as well. Don't know why aren't 90 as standard on a bike. Front is and it's much better
I have a 90deg adapter which cost me a fiver I think, which help put air in but don't know of that would help with pressure measurement
Your Ducati dealer normally has the best type of 90 valves Ariete I think. The problem is the tyre needs to be removed to install. In the meantime as others suggest a 90 Degree adaptor MAY help. For the adapter I just Googled loads on the bay, for example PAIR MOTORCYCLE MOTORBIKE TYRE VALVE EXTENSION ADAPTOR 90 DEGREE ANGLE CAR BIKE | eBay These are the sort that you need to take the tyre off to fit Bridgeport Tyre Valves - Demon Tweeks John
Why is it funny. I've googled it and looked on ebay and there are contradictions between listings and information so I'm not sure hence asking some of the more knowledgable people on here so that I can order some.
Got no clue how they size them. When I checked a tyre valve that I have lying around here I measured 7.5 mm diameter on the screw thread that an extender would connect onto I'm guessing you are referring to the turret valves (just discovered they are called that) EDIT I posted the wrong size according to that link its an 8.3 you need Remember the tyre needs to be removed to fit John
Just googled too and a couple of forums also say 8mm size for Ducs so I'd say your fairly safe Its not anything to worry about just a PIA and stop you checking pressures as often as you should John
Thanks john. With valve not giving accurate reading I'm never confident that it's got right presure in it
