Reddit mentions: The best analog tire pressure gauges

Here are some of my personal supplies and tool recommendations.

An anti-corrosive spray, doesn’t hurt paint but I’d be careful about yours anyway.
www.amazon.com/dp/B000P1C8UO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_5v0NDb496VPF6

A good tire pressure gauge. www.amazon.com/dp/B01J8DLGU2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_dy0NDb58BP0WX

A basic multimeter. www.amazon.com/dp/B01ISAMUA6/ref=cm_sw_r_em_tai_c_VZPFDbGK9FQ5V

A great battery tender, a lifetime purchase. www.amazon.com/dp/B000CITKCE/ref=cm_sw_r_em_tai_c_ACFQCb40H0E0K

A very good spray on bike cleaner. www.amazon.com/dp/B0036GK83Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_XB0NDbJZZC76W

A good explanation about testing your battery and charging system, goes well with the multimeter and tender.

https://www.louis.eu/rund-ums-motorrad/schraubertipps/elektronik

These screwdrivers or ones like it are a must. www.amazon.com/dp/B00A7WAHTU/ref=cm_sw_r_em_api_i_c_kBB7AbGCN238A

A winter storage checklist, very detailed, and can probably pare it down a little but...

http://www.clarity.net/~adam/winter-storage.html

The best (IMO) winter gas treatment. www.amazon.com/dp/B001CAW2DK/ref=cm_sw_r_em_tai_c_ryNKDb9RRE8KF

One of many easy to use lift, works for both front or rear, may have a model for a smaller bike, this is for my Yamaha Raider www.amazon.com/dp/B016Z01QYW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_UH0NDbVMTEC9K

A great totally enclosed cover, find the size for your bike. I attach the battery tender, the cord comes out where the zipper meets.
www.amazon.com/dp/B001I7XYZW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_sJ0NDbTJAPEEB

For maintenance questions, a great sub is r/Fixxit.

That’s all I can think of at the moment, welcome to the Club and Happy Trails!

Ninja 250/300 racer here. First of all, you're gonna want to bookmark this page if you haven't already found it. Literally everything you'll ever need to know in terms of repair and maintenence.

Let me give some more specific suggestions based on /u/ViperThreat post:

> Get a good tire pressure gauge - something that's very accurate and reads in 10ths. It will become the most used tool in your kit. Guaranteed.

100% agreed. Here's a good one.


> Invest in GOOD tires - grip is your friend, $70 shinkos are not.

Dunlop Alpha 13's are probably the best out there now. They've got a newer model supposedly coming out later this year. Bridgestone makes an RS-10 set that can fit. Your best bet is to get them from a tire supplier at the track.

> Flush your coolant and go with distilled water + water wetter. Runs cooler, safer for the track, etc.

100% agreed.

> Invest in good brakes - I'm not sure if there is an upgrade kit for your bike, but at minimum look at some good pads and braided lines with M600 fluid.

No need for an upgraded caliper. Stainless lines are a great idea. You only need the front line, you can leave the rear brake stock. I prefer Vesrah pads on the 250/300, but everyone has their own preference. Experiment and find what works for you.


> Tank Grips are magical - get a set of stompgrip or techspec.

Individual preference. I relied on them on my 250. Didn't put them on my 300 and really haven't noticed a difference.

> Good rearsets give you a lot more confidence when moving around your bike. Not fun when you're dragging knee and your foot slips.

There are plenty of rearsets out there, whichever you choose, buy a brand that make it easy to get replacement pegs.

> If you intend to make this a track-only bike, Invest into sharkskinz or some other similar track body. They are more durable than your factory plastics which saves headaches when you start to get more agressive.

Ebay's got plenty of options for this, for much cheaper than sharkskinz. If you go ABS they will shatter on impact. Fiberglass will scuff but hold up. Easier to repair, or you can just leave them as battle scars. I bought these and they held up well on a low side. Sanded and painted and they looked better than new.


> A good towing setup is crucial - make sure it's easy to load/unload. You'll begin to dread trackdays if it takes you 4 hours to load and unload your stuff.

You won't really need tire warmers for this bike. Save the money and use it toward more track time. Eventually you'll push hard enough and feel the bike chatter. Use that saved money for suspension work.

Amen. I love a nice digital one, but I've had great luck with this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00062YVPW/ref=pd_aw_sims_9?pi=SL500_SS115&simLd=1

Yes, it can for sure. What I do is keep a good tire pressure gauge to double check my TPMS. The best gauge I found to verify this way is the JACO Elite gauge. The good thing about this gauge is that if you do overinflate your tires, it has a pressure release valve to decrease.

I broke my windshield.

I was filling the tires and I had this gauge: http://www.amazon.com/Accu-gage-Tire-Pressure-Guage-Straight/dp/B0006O2S0U/ by the gauge and the valve portion hanging free.

My portable air compressor was plugged into the center accessory jack but the power cord had got stuck on the hand brake.

So, I did what anyone would do: I whipped the power cord in a quick up-and-down motion like Indiana Jones to get it unstuck. I didn't think about that loose end of brass dangling like a nunchuck just ready to smash into my windshield in the very same hand.

It was the only time the young guy who came out to replace it said he saw damage from the inside.

yeah, thats not going to do you much good. i personally can use the foot gauge pretty well, but if you are having issues, an accurate gauge is worthwhile to have. i use my gauge in the winter time to make sure im low as i can get while still holding a bead.

https://smile.amazon.com/Tusk-Pressure-Dial-Tire-Gauge/dp/B01MRDEGW2/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=low+pressure+guage+tire&qid=1566405536&s=gateway&sr=8-9

this is what i have. but anything that lets you read down to the half lb down to 2 or 3lbs is good. forget about the ones that have the little stick that shoots out the end(pencil gauge).

Another vote for the Accu-Gauge. 0-15 psi.
Great resolution. Not fragile. Been riding with one for 2 years. Digital gauges have been finicky and dead-battery-haviing for too long.

So far Accu-Gauge is the winner cuz it "Works great, lasts a long time"

Accu-Gage Fat Bike Presta Valve Low Pressure Bicycle Tire Gauge, 15psi https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0OPSZG/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_2RlVBbP4Y4P4Z

Here is the one I have. Very heavy duty and 5 star rated on amazon. It goes up to 100psi. I need that for truck tires, but it might be better for you to get a smaller one for better accuracy.

I love this gauge. Compact & accurate, and the integrated bleeder makes getting the exact pressure you want a 1-fill effort

Tested against friends fancy ones at the track and it's spot on. Recommend getting the one with the hose fitting if you don't have angled valve stems

I'm happy to help. If you get one setup right, they're a blast. But I'll warn you, the stock wheelset makes it feel way slower than it is. The wheelset I bought I found on sale and between that and going tubeless I shaved over 3lbs of rotating mass. That's HUGE on a bike, and right where you feel it most. My wheel/tire combo only weighs about 1/2lb more than my fully 29er setup. You have to buy a dedicated low pressure gauge for it, that reads in small increments. This is the one I use.

https://www.amazon.com/Accu-Gage-Presta-Valve-Pressure-Bicycle/dp/B071WVG928/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1522435581&sr=1-1&keywords=low+pressure+bike+gauge

I should clarify that I'd only recommend using the built in gauge as a rough guide.

Something like this would be more accurate.

Personally I use a cheap version of this, nice because it also fits in my pocket.

Yes, I would if I were you. The main thing though is to keep your tire pressure maintained. With frequent weather change, it will affect your tire pressure which can make it dangerous to drive on, decrease gas milage, and many other important factors. I just bought this Tire Gauge, which I would highly recommend. Very accurate and their customer service is the best I have ever encountered. Hope this helps!

a) Read the manual. You just bought something expensive, so read it and have a general idea of what you need to do so you don't have to start digging every time you need to do something small. It will explain what the maintenance items are and on what schedule and basic instructions for how.

b) Get a tire pressure gauge like this (I just found this from a quick search on Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001XPBZ0/ref=psdc_15709131_t2_B0002SQYTG

Use it to check your tire pressure against what is on the door. Generally you want to check it while cold (hasn't been driven lately), but if you don't have a way to inflate tires at home, your owner's manual will probably say to inflate it 2-3 psi above if they're hot (been driven lately). A lot of gas stations have free air (like QT and Kroger Fuel in my area), but they don't always have a way to check pressure, so you should get a gauge.

I picked up this 3 pack of digital ones. They work great! 1 for $10 or 3 for $22. Might as well buy 3.

https://www.amazon.com/AstroAI-Digital-Pressure-Settings-Non-Slip/dp/B01MTUA2AX/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=digital+psi&qid=1572545635&sr=8-5

My Haves:

Padded motorcycle underwear. Beaded seat cover. open toed shoes/sandals to let your feet breath on rest stops. Healthy snacks so you're not buying gas station garbage every time.

Chin skirt. Pin lock. lightweight balaclava. 5 pairs of good earplugs. comfortable in-ear headphones. Lots of podcasts. Nanotips

Heated grips. Heated jacket. a plan for how to get completely waterproof (you+your bike) on the side of the road at a moments notice. Ram mount for your phone. Valentine One radar detector and Visual Alert. Analog tire pressure gauge with blowoff valve. Threadlocker stick. A tank bag that is comfy to lean on. electrical tape. Zip ties. bungee cord. Chain lube. Extra hex wrenches so you can quickly tighten bolts.

I've had this one for 4 years and it's been good to me. I like that it reads to the half-psi.

I bought this one 2 years ago for my bicycle tires and now I use it on my truck too. It reads to the tenth-psi and it's not much work to top off my truck tires with it.

I know what you're talking about - they're really more of a "buy it for $2 and find out if your tires are close" sort of gauge.

I have one of these. Seems pretty nice.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07647FJ9J/

Whatever you decide, I highly recommend picking up a reliable 100 psi tire pressure gauge for your RV. The best on the market is the ElitePro Tire Gauge 100 PSI by JACO. These things are legit.

Definitely get a gauge that holds the pressure reading on the dial face until you press a valve on the side that resets it. The gauge you use looks like it would be difficult with that straight style chuck. Look for a tilted chuck or one that swivels, they are way more ergonomic in the hand. Check out the jaco elite gauge: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010A6B6KG

Like many others have mentioned, I prefer the Res Q Me. I have one on my keychain at all times.

I have given one to everyone in my family as well, and I also give them as graduation or birthday gifts to friends.

I also have another seatbelt cutter in my glovebox and a tire pressure gauge with window breaker and seatbelt cutter in my center console.

My dad had one like that. I had considered getting one but I always wound up forgetting about it because it wasn’t very high on my priority list lol. I guess the style I was referring to is “pencil” https://www.amazon.com/Hotop-Gauges-Pressure-Pencil-Style/dp/B073P46V3X/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=pen+style+tire+gauge&qid=1554757609&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app

I like the ones with a flex hose section like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Joes-Racing-32307-Pressure-Gauge/dp/B00404WDUC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1406822942&sr=8-3&keywords=air+tire+pressure+gauge

or

http://www.amazon.com/Campbell-Hausfeld-MP6000-Inflator-Gauge/dp/B0007ZJ1IK/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1406822827&sr=8-4&keywords=air+tire+pressure+gauge

Ah yea a 60psi range isn’t ideal for that low of pressure. JACO makes a good 15psi gauge but it looks like it’s both out of stock right now and Schrader valve only: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N9KAIR8

I bought an AccuTire dial gauge at a Pep Boys about 15 years ago that is still working great. It's similar to this one though it's blue metal with a white face.

I also have this Victor digital gauge that was in one of my cars when I got it. Also probably around 10 years old.

I have never used a pencil gauge that gave repeatable readings.

This gauge is presta, 0-30 psi. I've been using it for a couple years now and it's been great https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071WVG928/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_gBs6Ab1RF4DRQ

I have one that is very much like the accu-gage sold on the cartalk website. Amazon sells it too. I highly recommend it. It has a pressure release valve so you can drop to the correct pressure very quickly and accurately. I got the one that has a right angle adapter on the end because I use it on motorcycle tires too, and I don't think the straight one would fit easily into those wheels.

I use this Accu-Gage, which costs about $13. The flexible hose makes it very easy to use with spoked wheels. There's a valve that allows you to release a controlled amount of air without removing the gauge from the valve stem.

Thats awesome! But I wouldn't trust the accuracy with that with my $80k truck. I use a JACO Gauge!

Always wonder if my gauges are accurate. Or rather, which one is most accurate, given we all have a few with different results (within 3-5 PSI). Never had anything proper or expensive to verify. Finally bought cheap digital, super easy to read, but still unsure if accurate. Your suggestion looks solid, may add it to the collection.

BTW: Amazon links just need the site/dp/itemnumber for valid link. All the rest is reference and tracking codes. Example: https://amazon.com/dp/B01B1MQS7O

Ugh those hand pumps are rough for inflating at home. Grab a floor pump and a good gauge. 22 PSI is a big difference, maybe try a JACO gauge...This one would work for schrader valves: https://www.amazon.com/JACO-ElitePro-Tire-Pressure-Gauge/dp/B016R9KKCU

Mine is older but looks like this.

https://www.amazon.com/JACO-ElitePro-Tire-Pressure-Gauge/dp/B016R9KKCU/

I just use one of these even if it's not the most accurate still better to be within the range

I have this one. Works well. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002PUTC0M

Every auto parts store ever.

I personally go for these https://www.amazon.com/TireTek-Flexi-Pro-Pressure-Gauge-Motorcycle/dp/B01B1MQS7O/ref=pd_rhf_se_s_sspa_dk_rhf_search_pt_sub_0_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01B1MQS7O&pd_rd_r=8BNTKG5CSBHP15NV5MM8&pd_rd_w=PnZkp&pd_rd_wg=U4oGG&pf_rd_i=desktop-rhf&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=e87058aa-f9d2-4ff9-899f-ef5a5d673794&pf_rd_r=8BNTKG5CSBHP15NV5MM8&pf_rd_s=desktop-rhf&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=8BNTKG5CSBHP15NV5MM8

When something is worth doing right...

Even my Harbor Freight gun has held up well for over a decade including it's cheap gauge being accurate enough for street use. A track goer might want a real gauge.


My other gun, $8 one has done just fine for 2 years. No leaks. The gauge again accurate enough for street car, truck, motorcycle use.

Both are frequently compared to a known accurate gauge during use. No reason to go grab a air hose if the tires are fine or need to drop pressure. If they're low, grab the gun, pop it on and reference the reading to the low pressure you just read.

I have a independant high resolution gauge for finer stuff.

I'm all for quality tools and building ones to meet the needs and service duties we need, but this is one spot where I can say nothing wrong with a cheap one. If you must, put a higher quality gauge on it or have a independent fine resolution one on hand.

I have the Accugage from Amazon the r/philtech describes, but I got the 15 psi range one. I put it in my pack, it's fairly small. I too have a Topeak digital gauge, but it doesn't register when you've got the tires below 5 psi, which is where I typically run mine.

Get something like this:

JACO Elite Tire Pressure Gauge - 60 PSI https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010A6B6KG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_VODRDb2JRM722

I always keep a flashlight and an accurate tire pressure gauge like this one.

I think OP had a typo and meant to say "What kind of VALVE do I need to pump up my tires."

In that case you need one of these. You could also get a presta valve to fill up bike tires if that's your thing.

i use this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/RACE-RX0014-Tyre-Pressure-Gauge/dp/B000VZ8S26/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1457604409&sr=8-6&keywords=tyre+gauge

seems very accurate too

I have one of these for filling my car and motorcycle tires.

https://www.amazon.com/Campbell-Hausfeld-Inflator-Inflation-MP600000AV/dp/B0007ZJ1IK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1491357105&sr=8-2&keywords=tire+inflation+gun

It's great.

Just bought one of these for my car (its accurate and fairly cheap) and plan to use it regularly on my Pint when it arrives: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01J8DLGU2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Accugauge 30psi presta

I have an older model without the gnarly casing and it works well, especially when you forget your pump and need to use someone else's.

Telling us what bike you have would be a help.

1. Check your manual it will tell you how to adjust it and how much slack there should be. Also go on youtube and search for chain adjustment and your bike model. Unless it's something weird there'll be a video explaining it all.
   
   
2. I use chain cleaner, paraffin is cheaper though.
   
   
3. You use a tyre pressure gauge to check it, again your owners manual will tell you what the pressure should be. Always check the pressures with the tyres cold.
   
   
   I like this type.
   
   https://www.amazon.co.uk/RACE-RX0014-Tyre-Pressure-Gauge/dp/B000VZ8S26/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1499288642&sr=8-5&keywords=tyre+pressure+gauge

Something like this to pump it up.

Vibrelli Mini Bike Pump & Glueless Puncture Repair Kit - Fits Presta & Schrader - 120 PSI - No Valve Changing Needed. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010JFWDHS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_YySyDbGX5QERK

And this to read the psi.

AstroAI Digital Tire Pressure Gauge 150 PSI 4 Settings Car Truck Bicycle Backlit LCD Non-Slip Grip, Silver (1 Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J8DLGU2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_uASyDb1QVNH39

Here you go!

The same one you buy on the truck.

Astro 3018 Digital Tire Pressure Gauge and Inflator with Stainless Steel Braided Hose https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002PUTC0M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Z4cSAbRYMCQM2