WTF: They rob my air.

[Flyingpony]

[RANT]
So not only do petrol stations rob us blind each time we fill our tanks up.

But when it's -4 degrees, they also rob our tyre pressure.
It was third station lucky for me. There definitely wasn't much pressure left.
If the third station also didn't work. I was going to abandon my bike there and come back when it was warm. Phew that didn't happen.

So avoid those stations that have got those fancy push button or dial knob air pump stations. You want the ones with old fashion handle thing that were standard issue but now sadly a disappearing breed. The old way is just much faster and those fancy push button ones frequently reset your preset pressure while you're walking from one side to the other.

Many air pump stations also have got their tips bent slightly wrong. There are a few at which I'm unable to inflate my rear tyre. Front's never had any problems.
[/RANT]

On the other hand, it's nice and frosty in Chch. Isn't it very funny seeing people in their cars wearing thick jackets, woollen hats and scarfs? Surely they've got heaters, but then again, some are so stupid to drive around with their windows open.

Ahh, 2kw heater defrosting my toes .... fingers are next, just must reach that submit button below ...

[Motu]

Free air - and STILL they moan! You just can't please some people.

[vifferman]

Buy yourself a tyre pump - they're really cheap.

[Sniper]

Yep, thats what I suggest

[inlinefour]

Plug it onto any running cage, turn compressor on, connect to bike tyres, fill bikr tyres, disconnect compressor and turn cage off. At least the cage can come in handy at times

[Flyingpony]

Happy to see no abusive remarks along the like "You know what ya doing chappie!"

MMmm, a pump of sort with gauge looks to be interesting.
In the meantime, I'll just remember not to check air pressure in negative temperatures.

[Motu]

Pity the poor service station....well pity the privately owned ones....or what BP do to the manager of my site,from one site a few years ago,he now manages six sites,next they made him carry the 6 leases as well,and he has to pay maintenance on top of that.They have to put an expensive piece of equipment out for the general public to use.Between downright ignorance and outright vandalism,life expectance is measured in weeks if they are lucky,repairs almost daily.....all for free.Don't trust them with your life.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I always do this at home, before leaving... my garage is warm and dry, plus I always use the same gauge (its an accu gauge from George Henry & Co). For inflation I use a track pump which takes about 15 strokes per psi.

easy.... and no faffing about on a forecourt hoping the gauge is correct...

[k14]

Yeah I just pump my tyres up about 3 or 4 psi more than needed then get home and set them all properly with my good tyre gauge. Generally I find the garage meters to be anywhere from 2 - 6psi out. Can make a big difference.

[Marmoot]

Free air - and STILL they moan! You just can't please some people.

a very good point indeed

[Pancakes]

The correct pressure makes a heap of difference and sometimes only playing around and experience can tell the right story. Has anyone found good pressures for a gn250 and does anyone know anything about lower bars for a gn? does it make it harder to ride or do anything funny to the bike or just help with the sitting position etc? I did my fork seals on Saturday and mounted the yoke lower down than before (the top was flush with the top of the yoke and I've set it so there is about 12mm sticking up now) but haven't really had a chance to try it out yet. Any general comments would be great.

[erik]

Happy to see no abusive remarks along the like "You know what ya doing chappie!"

MMmm, a pump of sort with gauge looks to be interesting.
In the meantime, I'll just remember not to check air pressure in negative temperatures.

I got myself a michelin foot pump with a gauge from repco. Bit more expensive than the $10 or $20 ones, but definately worth it. I think it was only about $40 or so IIRC.

[Bonez]

[RANT]
Many air pump stations also have got their tips bent slightly wrong. There are a few at which I'm unable to inflate my rear tyre. Front's never had any problems.
[/RANT]

Buy one of those 90 degree valve adapter thingymobobs available at any good M/C shop and carry it in ya wallet or purse. Or have one of those permanent fitted ones attached on your next tyre change. Costs bugger all.