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11-02-2018, 08:32 PM | #1 |
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Checking/filling air in tires on a Segway i2
Just wondering how people check and fill their tires on the Segway i2?
I take take mine to the lawn, lay it on it’s side, then pick up the handlebars and walk around the Segway until I can see the air valve on the bottom tire. Then I flip it over and put it on it’s other side and walk around again until I can see the valve on the other tire. I have to stop every few inches and the look to see if the valve is showing yet. Am I doing things the hard way? I don’t ride as often as I’d like because checking the pressure is such a pain. I must be doing it the hard way. Anyone have an easier method? Appreciate your help. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Last edited by Steve807; 11-02-2018 at 08:46 PM.. |
11-02-2018, 11:12 PM | #2 |
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That's the way I do it too. I put a small crayon mark on the outside of the tire to mark the valve. Then when I flip it on it's side I put the mark on the bottom so I know about where the valve is.
I use a 3/8" I.D. x 2 1/2" long piece of vinyl tubing slipped over the valve cap to unscrew and install it. You may need to pinch it tight to get the cap to move but then friction holds it to unscrew the rest of the way. I use three Slime brand metal valve extensions held together with thread locker to check pressure and inflate the tires. |
11-03-2018, 11:03 AM | #3 | |
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I appreciate the tips. How often do you check your tire pressure? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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11-03-2018, 05:30 PM | #4 |
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I check them about once a month, and they're due again.
Each time I use it I look at the bulge of the sidewall while standing still to see if it looks normal. |
11-04-2018, 10:41 PM | #5 | |
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What type of motorcycle is that on your profile picture? Looks like a Harley Electra Glide. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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11-05-2018, 08:53 AM | #6 |
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11-04-2018, 10:43 PM | #7 |
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What tire pressure do most people set their i2 tires to?
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11-10-2018, 11:48 PM | #9 |
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Thanks everyone. I appreciate the posts. Most forums have a like button you can select for each post but for some reason this forum doesn’t have one
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11-11-2018, 12:52 PM | #10 |
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Checking/filling air in tires on a Segway i2
I understand. Sold mine two years ago. But.......missed riding so much I went back in.
Not the best financial decision at 60 but enjoying it anyway... I was thinking.......hey, I can still ride. Better keep riding until I’m not able to anymore. I’ve not ridden as far as you but in the last 18 years this is where I’ve ridden so far. Bought my first Harley in 2000 but have been riding since Jr High. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Last edited by Steve807; 11-11-2018 at 01:03 PM.. |
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