I saw WeaveMcQuilt with one of these L extensions which allows you too easily use the air inflating machines at fuel stations. I bought one last week at the KTM (don't ask) shop as it was only �4. Shock horror when I noticed I've been riding with my back tyre only half inflated for months. How much fuel have I wasted in this time? I've changed sprockets and chain, cleaned my air filter, replaced my spark plug (yes after 5 years) and none of these transformed my bike like the correct amount of air in my tyres. And another shock-horror after discovering my Yamaha is not Japanese made, my NGK spark plug is Indian! Whats the world coming to?

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2010 XT660Z Blue, Exan can, UFO high front fender, SW Motech baseplate, heated grips, 12v point, Kevs Fuel & O2 mod, DNA Stage 2 Filter and cover, Givi tall screen, Mefo mfe 99s, Kevs throttle mod, TT high seat and 'compass'

Especially useful for the Ten, as it's a sod to get a garage air line on the rear. Steve

I've had one of the L shaped air valves for years...sitting on a shelf!..dohh.

On a similar theme I always check tyre pressures when there cold (due to air expanding when warm/hot) and use a Halfords digital gauge.

Cost around �6.00 and was a 'recommended buy' when tested by RIDE a few years ago.

I keep meaning to buy one of the L valves but I've been told to take it off after doing pressures for balancing purposes

I don't leave it on. Just screw it on and off when pumping. That way you only buy one

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2010 XT660Z Blue, Exan can, UFO high front fender, SW Motech baseplate, heated grips, 12v point, Kevs Fuel & O2 mod, DNA Stage 2 Filter and cover, Givi tall screen, Mefo mfe 99s, Kevs throttle mod, TT high seat and 'compass'

Great tip. It's the little things that can make the biggest difference.