Thruxton Tyre Pump Recommendation

Discussion in 'Thruxton, Scrambler & Trident' started by BT81, Mar 26, 2022.

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  1. BT81

    BT81 Member

    Jul 31, 2021
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    So, it seems that the Thruxton R/S is the most sensitive bike I’ve ever owned when it comes to tyre pressures! Not sure why, the odd difference in PSI seems to make a huge difference.

    I have never owned a m/bike with an actual inner tube - wasn’t expecting any difference.

    Alas. So to save me a weekly/monthly check at the local petrol station, if there any recommendation of a simple manual foot pump. The last time I used the petrol station air, it took me ages to try and fit the adaptor on the valve, between all the spokes!

    And to say thank you, here is a picture from todays ride around the Cotswolds ;-)

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  2. cliverdee

    cliverdee Well-Known Member

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    Hi, I bought a dual cylinder Halfords foot pump that costs £13 which works fine on my Street Scrambler. Hopefully your bike isn’t blighted by Triumph’s practice of putting rubbish inner tubes in the front tyres of Street Scramblers which lose a couple of lbs a week. I’ve had 3 and same problem on them all.
     
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  3. littleade

    littleade The only sane one here
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    Get a Michelin double barrel one. I've had one for years and it's been both robust and reliable.
     
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  4. timboo

    timboo Senior Member

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    To get around the spokes try one of these, adds a little extra length.

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  5. Pegscraper

    Pegscraper Elite Member

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    Forget foot pumps and buy a compact 12v pump. If need be fit a fag lighter socket on the bike somewhere hidden, under the seat maybe. I carry one in a bag on the back of the ZZR along with a tubeless repair kit but this obviously isn't an option on a bike with tubes.
     
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  6. Pegscraper

    Pegscraper Elite Member

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    My first Scrambler lost maybe a couple of pounds a month but I fitted a HD 4mm tube at the first tyre change which cured that. The new Scrambler doesn't seem to lose any.
     
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  7. doov29

    doov29 Well-Known Member

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  8. PatW

    PatW Senior Member

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    I use a cheap handpump, it really doesn't matter how you get the air in, it's how accurate your tyre pressure gauge is. I over inflate the tyres by 4-5lb using the handpump gauge, but I have a good quality tyre gauge that allows me to then bleed off the excess air to get an accurate setting. Garage pumps are next to useless to accurately set your pressure.
     
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  9. Hubaxe

    Hubaxe Good moaning! aka Mr Wordsalad :)

    Mar 25, 2020
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    I've recently bought a rechargeable portable unit (the Lidl one, but lots of similar).
    Small enough to travel with a bike. Wall power charger + 12v car plug charger.
    Perfect to check and adjust pressure.
    Not made to inflate a flat tire.

    I've compared the measure with my regular compressor unit. The portable inflator is accurate.

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  10. Duncan Sloan

    Duncan Sloan Member

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    So here's a cheap solution - an elbow connector GBP 2.25 -

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  11. cliverdee

    cliverdee Well-Known Member

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    I blew the fuse on the bike’s 12v outlet as the digital power inflator I use for the car uses more amps than the fuse rating on the bike …hence the foot pump. I’ve had 3 Street Scramblers and the first 2 had new ‘non Triumph’ front inner tubes due to pressure loss… my current one is still losing 2 psi per week despite a new tube so I think they just put a replacement Triumph one in despite me requesting a proper one as before… bit of a pain as non of the rear tyres had the same problem. .. will speak to them again about it before it’s 1st year service.
     
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  12. Hubaxe

    Hubaxe Good moaning! aka Mr Wordsalad :)

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    Had some of those for my yamaha FZX and it's almost plain wheels.
    I didn't rely enough to let it permanently on the bike. But it's really helpful.
    On the SPRINT ST 1050 the valves are already elbowed.
    Don't really understand why makers do not put those from factory.
    First tire change, ask for 90° valves.
     
  13. PatW

    PatW Senior Member

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    Michelin make good heavy duty tubes designed for supermotos, worth the extra coin, I used them in my Guzzis
     
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  14. davethewelder

    davethewelder New Member

    Apr 22, 2022
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    Have you ever considered removing the inner tubes and using a product like "Outtex"? You can buy this kit on Ebay. basically its a tape kit to seal the rim wear the spokes enter the rim. I never tried it but it looks cool.
     
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