Problems Inflating Rear tire

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CounterAttack

Discussion Starter · Apr 30, 2016

Hello, this may seem like an extremely noob problem but I cannot inflate my rear tire. I've been to two different gas stations already and spent 10mins each on the rear tire alone trying to get it to mate correctly and not spew out air so I can inflate it.

The front tire was easier to inflate but it still took a lot of wiggling and bending to get it to pump. What is the best position to inflate the rear tire? I've attacked it from both sides and attack it from the 2 o'clock position from the chain side and the 11 o'clock position from the brake side.

Are there any small adapters I can buy to use with gas station inflators? Or should I just buy a cheap small one? I don't want to buy anything since air is free!

And my stem is not broken, I've checked the pressure with my Joe racing gauge great gauge and air pressure "nipple attacher thing". My rear PSI is about 20PSI so I might just go to the shop and ask them to inflate it. Hopefully they don't charge me.

Thank you

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CounterAttack

Discussion Starter · #2 · Apr 30, 2016

I found this on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brass-90-De...263713?hash=item5b152c8761:g:nAcAAOSwyQtVoNFi
Would this help solve my problem? For $1 I'd just buy it for kicks and giggles. Hopefully no one bids... But, I'd still like to get some tips. On my Ninja 300 the rear was always harder to do than the front but I've never had a problem to where I just could not get it to air up

CBRpilot

· #3 · Apr 30, 2016

Go to Discount Tire. They will air it up for free.

CounterAttack

Discussion Starter · #4 · Apr 30, 2016

Really? Even though I obviously did not buy tires from them? What do I tell them "Can you inflate my tires for me please?" I'd expect a big retailer like that to be like "sure that'll be $10"

What do you think about the 90 degree air fitting will that work?

Kojiiro

· #5 · Apr 30, 2016

I've never had a problem inflating them. Not as easy as when you have angled stems, which are great little mods in my opinion (had them on different bike). Don't be afraid to give the stems a slight bend.

Edit : this isn't a fresh set of tires is it? Bead set correctly?

Tal

· #6 · Apr 30, 2016

Buy yourself a foot pump and you can do it at home before you ride.

rito

· #7 · Apr 30, 2016

Kojiiro said:
I've never had a problem inflating them. Not as easy as when you have angled stems, which are great little mods in my opinion (had them on different bike). Don't be afraid to give the stems a slight bend.

What Kojiiro said. I use the left index finger to pull the stem to the side while using my right hand to operate the inflator nozzle. Just do it.

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Deddie

· #8 · Apr 30, 2016

Be more aggressive with the nozzle. It won't break.

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zdaman

· #9 · Apr 30, 2016

I just use a standard air chuck. Not one that has a straight hose. I did have to buy a angled pressure gauge as my straight one didn't work well. When's it's time to change tires I will install a 90 degree stem like on my other bike. Excuse the mess. Hasn't been washed in awhile.

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CounterAttack

Discussion Starter · #10 · Apr 30, 2016

Regular set of tires. Bought the bike with 4.2k miles now has 4.4k. I'll try to be more rough hopefully it turns out okay.

CounterAttack

Discussion Starter · #11 · May 1, 2016

Thanks for your input and advice everyone. I man handled the tire stem and it worked I turned it to a 45 degree angle to the exhaust side and it worked.

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CountryMac

· #12 · May 23, 2016

This is what I use. Never had any problem with it.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-12...A9X26Y2JWXEagdSIuJfpLhoCv3jw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

CounterAttack

Discussion Starter · #13 · May 27, 2016

Thanks. I do not know if I want to spent $55 on a air compressor. I might go get a cheap Chinese one.

zdaman

· #14 · May 28, 2016

Harbor freight has one for $25. Works great for cars and bikes. Plugs in cigarette lighter.

CMH Raven BB

· #15 · May 28, 2016

CounterAttack said:
I found this on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brass-90-De...263713?hash=item5b152c8761:g:nAcAAOSwyQtVoNFi
Would this help solve my problem? For $1 I'd just buy it for kicks and giggles. Hopefully no one bids... But, I'd still like to get some tips. On my Ninja 300 the rear was always harder to do than the front but I've never had a problem to where I just could not get it to air up

I meant to reply on this. I bought one after seeing this thread, and it makes a fill super easy. I just keep the adapter on my air compressor chuck and all is good!

CounterAttack

Discussion Starter · #16 · Jun 14, 2016

CMH Raven BB said:
I meant to reply on this. I bought one after seeing this thread, and it makes a fill super easy. I just keep the adapter on my air compressor chuck and all is good!

Thanks! I was hoping someone actually bought one and had something good to say about it. I'll order one now, it kind of left my mind since I already filled my tires.

Also, what PSI do you fill the rear to? 36 is what I fill mine to and it is stiff as a mofo... At 36PSi I was flying off my seat on bumps.

Sebas

· #17 · Jun 14, 2016

CounterAttack said:
Thanks! I was hoping someone actually bought one and had something good to say about it. I'll order one now, it kind of left my mind since I already filled my tires.

Also, what PSI do you fill the rear to? 36 is what I fill mine to and it is stiff as a mofo... At 36PSi I was flying off my seat on bumps.

Similar question here, whats a good pressure to keep them at and how often do you check?

m1yeh

· #18 · Jun 14, 2016 (Edited)

Depends on your preference. More psi gives you better MPG, a longer tire life, and less grip in sharp turns. Less psi gives you less MPG, shorter tire life, more grip in sharp turns.

For commute I would run factory recommended psi 32front 36rear. For canyons and spirited riding I would run 30front 30rear. I keep mine at 30/30 all the time and I try to check before going to the canyons each time (however I skip the check sometimes and just feel with my hands or notice for rolling resistance in neutral while backing up)

CMH Raven BB

· #19 · Jun 14, 2016

CounterAttack said:
Thanks! I was hoping someone actually bought one and had something good to say about it. I'll order one now, it kind of left my mind since I already filled my tires.

Also, what PSI do you fill the rear to? 36 is what I fill mine to and it is stiff as a mofo... At 36PSi I was flying off my seat on bumps.

I fill mine per the manual at 29F/36R. I'm 160 and have the preload at 5 -- I post up off the seat for the bumps I anticipate ...

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