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Author Topic: Valve stem support?  (Read 2591 times)
knockdolian
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« Reply #40 on: July 22, 2018, 10:36:12 PM »

Just to throw a spanner in the works. Why has nobody fitted straight ones?
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DGS65
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« Reply #41 on: July 22, 2018, 11:27:14 PM »

I will replace when I change the tires this said the tires only have about 450 miles on them so it might be a while!  Keep in mind the bike is a 98 and currently has about 4050 miles total on it.  The tires are about a year old and in new condition.  The valve stems appear to have been replace with the tires a year ago but the support I must have cracked while checked tire pressure. 
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« Reply #42 on: July 22, 2018, 11:50:51 PM »

Just to throw a spanner in the works. Why has nobody fitted straight ones?

Because right angled are easier to get an air line on to?
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« Reply #43 on: July 23, 2018, 06:39:40 AM »

Not all shops carry metal stems, supports, etc. I've already experienced the stem failure w/o the support due to my ignorance and the shops but they fixed it for free. Found the supports on EBay 10 for $15! Basically remember to plan for the tire changes as you are going to be the one dealing with the failure. Mine happen a 1/8 of a mile off a I65 ramp and a local GW rider on his way to Iowa came back to help me  cooldude
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« Reply #44 on: July 23, 2018, 10:47:41 AM »

Just to throw a spanner in the works. Why has nobody fitted straight ones?

Because right angled are easier to get an air line on to?
Yes I know that but every tyre shop would carry straight valves. It’s tight inflating my GL1100 but possible. Just saying !!!!
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« Reply #45 on: July 23, 2018, 12:20:19 PM »

Just to throw a spanner in the works. Why has nobody fitted straight ones?

Because right angled are easier to get an air line on to?
Yes I know that but every tyre shop would carry straight valves. It’s tight inflating my GL1100 but possible. Just saying !!!!

If you could post a link this would be great I spent $15 for two and then lost them before I could install them.  I would be happy to buy 10 for $15.  I just tried to search for them but no luck!
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