WonderMonkey 654 Posted November 18, 2021 I knew this and did it way back when I used to ride all the time. I had to be reminded of it just this weekend. This weekend while hunting, a hunting buddy said "How's your tire pressure?" I did not know so I checked it. The tires LOOKED fine, but no pressure registered on the pressure gauge. Hmm. I filled the tires and I could certainly feel the difference. I also used my foot to push on the tire before and after to give me a sense of what that feels like, so I can do quick checks as needed. So .... rookies and even not-rookies that need a reminder, check your air pressure here and there and don't rely on a quick visual. Those tires leak pressure through use and through sitting there. Done. There is today's PSA. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Misterclean 400 Posted November 20, 2021 I have found that cheap pressure gauges are usually incorrect by several pounds. The low pressure gauge that came with my 420 is very accurate. Frankly a half pound makes a noticable difference so precision psi readings are very important to me. 3 psi to 3.5 psi is my range......3 psi for very rough terrain 3.5 for average terrain. Perhaps a few psi higher for acceleration and speed once a year. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadetree 5,449 Posted November 20, 2021 On 11/18/2021 at 11:57 AM, WonderMonkey said: I knew this and did it way back when I used to ride all the time. I had to be reminded of it just this weekend. This weekend while hunting, a hunting buddy said "How's your tire pressure?" I did not know so I checked it. The tires LOOKED fine, but no pressure registered on the pressure gauge. Hmm. I filled the tires and I could certainly feel the difference. I also used my foot to push on the tire before and after to give me a sense of what that feels like, so I can do quick checks as needed. So .... rookies and even not-rookies that need a reminder, check your air pressure here and there and don't rely on a quick visual. Those tires leak pressure through use and through sitting there. Done. There is today's PSA. and did you use a low pressure tire gauge when you took the reading ?. most atv honda tire pressure run around 3 psi. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WonderMonkey 654 Posted November 20, 2021 10 minutes ago, shadetree said: and did you use a low pressure tire gauge when you took the reading ?. most atv honda tire pressure run around 3 psi. Factory for mine is 4.2 (or so, I forget). I used a gauge that went in .5 lbs increment. It was good enough for that moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WonderMonkey 654 Posted November 20, 2021 2 hours ago, Misterclean said: I have found that cheap pressure gauges are usually incorrect by several pounds. The low pressure gauge that came with my 420 is very accurate. Frankly a half pound makes a noticable difference so precision psi readings are very important to me. 3 psi to 3.5 psi is my range......3 psi for very rough terrain 3.5 for average terrain. Perhaps a few psi higher for acceleration and speed once a year. I would agree, cheap ones are off by too wide of a margin. I used my buddies electronic one. I have a normal one in my trail kit, but I used his. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WonderMonkey 654 Posted November 21, 2021 FYI, this is the low pressure gauge that I use. Post yours if you have a better alternative, one that can be taken on the trail. https://smile.amazon.com/Tusk-Pressure-Dial-Tire-Gauge/dp/B01MRDEGW2/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Misterclean 400 Posted November 21, 2021 (edited) Wonder Monkey, I wouldn't trust that one because the range is too wide. Go to a motorcycle shop and get a Motion Pro brand or another that is quality. I.prefer the ones that come stock with the TRX420. Small and very accurate. Probably around 10 bucks? Edited November 21, 2021 by Misterclean 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bighanded 1,122 Posted November 22, 2021 yep.. I've got a small air pump (bout the size of 2 deck of cards). lift the seat, cable up to the battery and pump. I know a lot of guys use the little CO2 cartridges, which is great for a flat fix.but a waste just to maintained the slow leakers. but the gauge on that little pump has no ability to register the low pressure, so it's more about stepping on the tire. I need to order a nice low pressure gauge. I do likely run more air than I should in the front tires, I just like them to turn well and I'm not on any harsh terrain. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
