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Title: I hate airing tires!
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on April 11, 2026, 09:57:32 PM
Tight spaces on my scooter wheels.
Maybe this extension will help me..... and the tires stay properly inflated.

Stig
(https://i.postimg.cc/gc6YP4QM/Screenshot-20260411-174648-Chrome.jpg)
Title: Re: I hate airing tires!
Post by: Iahawk on April 12, 2026, 02:51:10 PM
I don't mind doing tires on 2 of my 3 bikes (with my riding schedule I check tire pressures before every ride)....but the Helix is awful.

When I had new tires put on they didn't have a 90 degree valve stem for the front and there is no room to get a regular hose on there. I have to add the screw on 90 degree extension before adding the 12" hose. (both carried in the Helix trunk in case of a need out on the road)

90 degree extension is not ideal due to need to screw it on. I have to slightly overinflate (1-2 lb) to compensate for the air lost during the unscrew/removal.

If you don't need to screw on a 90 I find the hose with the fitting that you lock in place is best as it minimizes any air loss. Pic shows 2 hoses connected.
Title: Re: I hate airing tires!
Post by: Neil955i on April 14, 2026, 12:24:49 PM
Agreed Stig!