Most Accurate Tire Pressure Gauge - Suzuki Volusia Forums : Intruder Volusia and Boulevard Forum

mfile2000 · 12-30-2012, 12:24 PM

The one on the compressor? Mine are all over the place. Seriously, does anyone know, for sure?

Hi-Vis · 12-30-2012, 01:21 PM

Certified calibration. National Institute of Standards and Technology

From 1991-till around 2000 I worked part time in a tire store. After several years of mounting tires I found about 80% of the time I could inflate a new tire to within 3psi of my goal which was usually 35 psi. With that said, If a person at least takes the time to hit, nudge, push or kick thier tires that person will will gain a feeling of what's correct. At the tire store I used my thumb on the sidewall to determine psi. A guage does work too. LOL

Where I work we have many certified gauges complete with calibration Certificate Traceable to NIST.

Two Red Ryders · 12-30-2012, 02:07 PM

I use the Accutire gauge it has the advantage of remembering the tire pressure I want for the front and back tires on my motorcycle. The gauge specializes in accuracy as you may have guessed from it's name Accutire.
The only problem I have with it is the image is of a car and not a motorcycle.

I bought mine at Target. It's on sale at Amazon.

Amazon.com: Accutire MS-4350B Setpoint Tire Gauge: Automotive

danimal · 12-31-2012, 10:39 AM

That Accutire looks good, but I'd never get it between my brake disks to check the pressure, there isn't enough room for clearance, even for the pencil type gauge. I have a small Slime brand that is fairly accurate. I'd never rely on one on the compressor.

mfile2000 · 12-31-2012, 10:48 AM

I was always under the impression that the dial ones were more accurate than the long cylindrical pencil types, but mine are all over the place.

472viper · 12-31-2012, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danimal

That Accutire looks good, but I'd never get it between my brake disks to check the pressure, there isn't enough room for clearance, even for the pencil type gauge. I have a small Slime brand that is fairly accurate. I'd never rely on one on the compressor.

Flexible valve stem extension

Valve Stem Extension, 42300009, Sometimes, there's just not enough space around the t

I bought these as Christmas stocking stuffers for the kids and their Harleys.

$10 at any Harley dealer

danimal · 12-31-2012, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 472viper

Flexible valve stem extension

Valve Stem Extension, 42300009, Sometimes, there's just not enough space around the t

I bought these as Christmas stocking stuffers for the kids and their Harleys.

$10 at any Harley dealer

that might work. I might get hives or something going into a HD dealer though!

472viper · 12-31-2012, 04:13 PM

...or worse you might come out with a Harley (and you'd still need the valve stem extender).

I spent this afternoon with local shops getting estimates to put taller bars on my Street Glide.

Last estimate was $1300.00.

Gene · 12-31-2012, 06:09 PM

The products by Milton Industries are widely available around here. The milton 921 'pencil gauge' is what I started with when I got my first job in a service station 45 years ago. I might even have it kickin around some where....

https://miltonindustries.com/Home.html

They have a real good plan with design suggestions for your shop air system.

To check the accuracy of your gauge, drop by a tire shop and ask them to check the pressure with theirs and yours... should give you a good idea of how close it is.

They aren't that expensive.

Jendesigner · 12-31-2012, 06:47 PM

I use this one Accu-Gage Tire Gauges checking tire pressure on the rear wheel of the Nomad is a pita. This gauge you add the compressor to the gauge very easy to control of air pressure.

12-30-2012, 12:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
mfile2000 Senior VR Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Northern, NJ Posts: 3,951 Thanks: 688 Thanked 411 Times in 324 Posts	Most Accurate Tire Pressure Gauge The one on the compressor? Mine are all over the place. Seriously, does anyone know, for sure?

12-30-2012, 01:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Hi-Vis Senior VR Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Auburn Alabama Posts: 2,169 Thanks: 162 Thanked 296 Times in 267 Posts	Certified calibration. National Institute of Standards and Technology From 1991-till around 2000 I worked part time in a tire store. After several years of mounting tires I found about 80% of the time I could inflate a new tire to within 3psi of my goal which was usually 35 psi. With that said, If a person at least takes the time to hit, nudge, push or kick thier tires that person will will gain a feeling of what's correct. At the tire store I used my thumb on the sidewall to determine psi. A guage does work too. LOL Where I work we have many certified gauges complete with calibration Certificate Traceable to NIST. __________________ Special Edition 2009 C50 Green/White . 13100 miles. Loaded up and then some! 2006 Honda Big-Ruckus 250 scooter. ~Rare~ If an old man is Laughing at you for no reason, you might want to take a mental inventory because you might have lost something. ATGATT Sweat, not blood.

12-30-2012, 02:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
Two Red Ryders Senior VR Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 467 Thanks: 11 Thanked 55 Times in 47 Posts	I use the Accutire gauge it has the advantage of remembering the tire pressure I want for the front and back tires on my motorcycle. The gauge specializes in accuracy as you may have guessed from it's name Accutire. The only problem I have with it is the image is of a car and not a motorcycle. I bought mine at Target. It's on sale at Amazon. Amazon.com: Accutire MS-4350B Setpoint Tire Gauge: Automotive Amazon.com: Accutire MS-4350B Setpoint Tire Gauge: Automotive __________________ The United States of America, founded on the principle that "all men are created equal; with unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness Red & Black C50

12-31-2012, 04:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
472viper Senior VR Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: So. Dak. Sioux Falls Posts: 23,711 Thanks: 748 Thanked 1,506 Times in 1,187 Posts	...or worse you might come out with a Harley (and you'd still need the valve stem extender). I spent this afternoon with local shops getting estimates to put taller bars on my Street Glide. Last estimate was $1300.00. __________________ 2006 M50/C50/109fender/ SE 50 wheels and HD bags 2007 1600 Kawasaki ClassicSOLD 2008 FLHX Street Glide 105th Anniversary #1387 USAF 1973-1977 SoDak ANG 1977-2010 Run my fingers across the bars of his cage and make the little monkey dance

12-31-2012, 06:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
Gene Senior VR Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: on my way to Bearbeary, Alberta Posts: 769 Thanks: 36 Thanked 127 Times in 107 Posts	The products by Milton Industries are widely available around here. The milton 921 'pencil gauge' is what I started with when I got my first job in a service station 45 years ago. I might even have it kickin around some where.... https://miltonindustries.com/Home.html They have a real good plan with design suggestions for your shop air system. To check the accuracy of your gauge, drop by a tire shop and ask them to check the pressure with theirs and yours... should give you a good idea of how close it is. They aren't that expensive. __________________ 06 C50SE lowered 2" --- Metzler 880 www's --- OEM lightbar --- Cobra EG--- Sagebrush chaps DJ drive --- mustang 3 piece seat --- CW Tach CYFHMN member ---

12-31-2012, 10:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
danimal Senior VR Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Smyrna, DE Posts: 3,965 Thanks: 111 Thanked 257 Times in 176 Posts	That Accutire looks good, but I'd never get it between my brake disks to check the pressure, there isn't enough room for clearance, even for the pencil type gauge. I have a small Slime brand that is fairly accurate. I'd never rely on one on the compressor.

12-31-2012, 10:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
mfile2000 Senior VR Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Northern, NJ Posts: 3,951 Thanks: 688 Thanked 411 Times in 324 Posts	I was always under the impression that the dial ones were more accurate than the long cylindrical pencil types, but mine are all over the place.

12-31-2012, 06:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jendesigner Senior VR Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: IL, Western 'burbs Chicago Posts: 5,793 Thanks: 5 Thanked 484 Times in 419 Posts	I use this one Accu-Gage Tire Gauges checking tire pressure on the rear wheel of the Nomad is a pita. This gauge you add the compressor to the gauge very easy to control of air pressure. __________________ Jen / "All leather, no lace" 2000 Nomad 1500 \| 2003 Volusia Bike Pics: http://www.volusiariders.com/members...ndesigner.html

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