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  • Anonymous
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    19/09/2010 at 9:34 am
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    #3430

    Have a new bike (K1300GT) with Tyre Pressure Sensors. BUT, only Experience have a air hose attachment that will access the new valve stem that is part of the TPS system. The wheel frame is now so close that most service station air hoses and even my “Joe-Blow” hand pump at home will not fit on to the valve. Tried a right-angle metal valve extension (usually for off-road bikes) but will not seal and just lose more air! Some owners in USA have had to buy or get bent or flexible valve extensions – but can't find anything local so far! Any other TPS owning riders out there, with a solution for this issue? Love to hear from you. Peter Z (K1300GT, and F800GS)

    Dave Morris
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    19/09/2010 at 9:57 am
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    #14188

    sell it  😀

    Anonymous
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    19/09/2010 at 10:43 am
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    #14189

    BMW will have to make a fitting for you as well other owners in NZ and Australia as the bike is not fit for purpose. Contact John G at work he will sort out the fitting. If Experience has a fitting get them to get one for you free.

    Jim Young
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    19/09/2010 at 12:13 pm
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    #14190

    I would have to agree with Dean, the bike is no good if you cannot pump up the tyres !!!!

    Richard Kuysten
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    20/09/2010 at 9:18 am
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    #14191

    Hi Peter, a long shot but I remembered my puncture kit had a little flexible nozzle for using with the small cannisters of compressed air see pic.  It is quite stiff but could be worth a look.

    Anonymous
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    20/09/2010 at 5:03 pm
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    #14192

    Tyre pressures being critical on motorsickles, and with respect of the Fair Trading Act, until Experience can rectify this problem they should provide you with an erk in a ute with a dive bottle and appropriate adaptor to follow you, 24/7, just in case you head for any of Kevin Milne, Mark Sainsbury or John Campbell.Was tyre pressure the reason you left the nice furrow in the Macadamia shells on the drive as you left Macnuts, or did your wrist override the traction control?

    Anonymous
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    27/09/2010 at 9:33 am
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    #14193

    I think your latter suggestion is closer to the truth, Bruce. Had to test traction control sometime – this seemed a better option at the time than a sharp corner on slick tarseal! (Or I was just itching for a GS ride, perhaps??) 😀 Peter

    Anonymous
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    27/09/2010 at 11:04 am
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    #14194

    I think your latter suggestion is closer to the truth, Bruce. Had to test traction control sometime - this seemed a better option at the time than a sharp corner on slick tarseal! (Or I was just itching for a GS ride, perhaps??) 😀 Peter

    I've seen you on the your GS Peter with sharp corners and gravel. 😀 I can not talk with my lack of skills last year :mrgreen:

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