Vance Posted March 1, 2009 Share #1 Posted March 1, 2009 Anyone familiar with the Accu-Pressure indicating valve stem caps? Looks like they would make checking tire pressure easy, but are they reliable? http://www.accupressurecaps.com/Low-Pressure-Caps-Single;jsessionid=0a0106431f43276de774084b4b2d8833aa77bd78599d.e3eSc3eMbxuPe34Pa38Ta38Qahb0 http://media.primetimesolutions.net/products/MACP01/images/MACP01.large.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted March 1, 2009 Share #2 Posted March 1, 2009 I've got a set of those in a drawer. I put them on for a while but just didn't feel comfortable with the fact that they have to compress the valve stem to work and I wasn't confident that they would not leak. Didn't see any evidence that they did but just decided I didn't like the idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mother Posted March 1, 2009 Share #3 Posted March 1, 2009 i tried them until one day the guage part became slightly unscrewed and i ended up with a flat tire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoomerCPO Posted March 1, 2009 Share #4 Posted March 1, 2009 I don't know of any experienced rider who would trust his tires to something mechanical as this. I guess I am old fashioned because I check my tire pressures by hand with a good reliable tire gauge. Boomer.....who can bend over for specific reasons but exercises great caution around certain men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary N. Posted March 2, 2009 Share #5 Posted March 2, 2009 I've been using them for a couple of years with no problems. I still check the pressure when ever I wash the bike but like to have a fast look at the caps everyday. I have them on my car too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V-4 Vendetta Posted March 2, 2009 Share #6 Posted March 2, 2009 I tried two different sets. After awhile they start to leak. I don't trust them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pktexas Posted March 2, 2009 Share #7 Posted March 2, 2009 These were on my venture when I brought it in Dec. The previous owner said he had no problems with them. I put them on my wifes 1100 and my sons R6. So far no problems, my son & I ride every day to work, so its nice for a real quick check. But I have checked atleast once a week to monitor the pressure. Hoping they hold up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vance Posted March 2, 2009 Author Share #8 Posted March 2, 2009 I tried two different sets. After awhile they start to leak. I don't trust them. How long before they leaked? Obviously you can tell when they stop holding air, but Bruce has been using his for a couple of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuD Posted March 2, 2009 Share #9 Posted March 2, 2009 I use them on the cages, great for a Quick check, have had no problem with them. Have a set on one of the VR, however you can not use "Ride On" with the guages and I think I like the idea of using "Ride On" better. :canada: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkboard Posted March 2, 2009 Share #10 Posted March 2, 2009 I have been using a set on my RSV for 2 years now. I have ride on in the tires. No problems. They work great for a quick check before every ride. Occasionally I use the guage to get a proper check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5bikes Posted March 3, 2009 Share #11 Posted March 3, 2009 Had them on a cage, tire leaked. Had to remove the tire and tank water test to find the leak. It was the cap, poorly manufactured seam/joint. Nearly new. Threw the other 3 in the trash too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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