Wheel valve stems?

[Brian]

Each time the subject of wheels or tires pops up the subject of valve stems also appear. I am on my third rear tire, second front tire on my 97 and still using the OEM valve sets. The local Honda dealer has never asked if I wanted them changed. Is there as issue here with my OEM's that should have me concerned? What have you all found to be the best?

By the way they charge $15.00 a wheel to mount and balance evenif you take you own tire in.

 Thanks,

[SCain]

The issue with the OEM stems is the rubber dries out and cracks, if you have never changed them be carefull when cleaning the wheels and try not to flex them because they could start to leak.
A lot of people have gone to a bolt on 90 degree stem from patchboy, these bolt in and eliminate the need for the plastic holder.
I don't have the part # off hand but I am sure others will chime in.

I think these are the ones.
http://patchboy.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=P&Product_Code=17-562&Category_Code=6-3

[Bone]

Haven't found the part num. either I think SCain has them right.

My records show in 2007 I ordered 4 stems and paid $9.09 shp.

[xman]

I had the original stems until the tire change last week. As you know with the original the stem flexes badlly when checking pressure or filling, scary. The new patchboys are rock solid, night and day difference from the original. The patchboys have double nuts on the inside of the rim.  I put a drop of blue thread sealler on the thread. Very cheep peace of mind.

[xman]

Here is the one for valk's

http://patchboy.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=P&Product_Code=17-562&Category_Code=6-3

[Brian]

Thanks guys.I suppose this is best done when the tire is off the rim? I will closely inspect the rubber grommet today. I do not use harsh cleaners on the rims. Are they any stems that can be installed with the tire still on the rim? Don't laugh, just asking if something crops up before the next tire change?

[gordorad]

Great deal on the stem.....But patchboy wants $13.36 to ship one stem!!!   GEEZ!!

There must be an alternative somewhere??

[BonS]

Another alternative to Patchboy is this: http://www.jakewilson.com/p/52/-/343/753/-/19082/Myers-90%25C2%25B0-Tubeless-Chrome-Valve-Stem/VALVE+STEMS.



Look closely and you'll that they insert from the inside instead of the outside. The tightening nut is on the outside so you can check it anytime. With the Patchboy design it all happens on the inside of the wheel and that makes putting them in with the tire in place difficult at best.

[Brian]

Another alternative to Patchboy is this: http://www.jakewilson.com/p/52/-/343/753/-/19082/Myers-90%25C2%25B0-Tubeless-Chrome-Valve-Stem/VALVE+STEMS.



Look closely and you'll that they insert from the inside instead of the outside. The tightening nut is on the outside so you can check it anytime. With the Patchboy design it all happens on the inside of the wheel and that makes putting them in with the tire in place difficult at best.

Thanks BonS, I believe this was the style a PO of Virago 1100 the I owned had used. I like the idea of the nut on the exterior side of the rim.

[donaldcc]

   Similar pic of the ones i got from JakeWilson.com that show its assembly a little better.

[NC_Rob]

Another alternative to Patchboy is this: http://www.jakewilson.com/p/52/-/343/753/-/19082/Myers-90%25C2%25B0-Tubeless-Chrome-Valve-Stem/VALVE+STEMS.



Look closely and you'll that they insert from the inside instead of the outside. The tightening nut is on the outside so you can check it anytime. With the Patchboy design it all happens on the inside of the wheel and that makes putting them in with the tire in place difficult at best.

Which bike did you use to order? Saw a Rune listed but no Valkyrie.

[Farther]

My tire guy was changing out the OEM every time I got a new tire.  I did have a problem the first tire change when I didn't change out the OEM.  Now I am using this which requires that the "support T" be removed from the rim: http://www.motorcycleanchor.com/tire_valves/index.htm

[Chattanooga Mark]

Farther,

     That valve assembly looks great. I always wondered why it was either a 90 degree or a 180 degree option. This 82 degree option looks about perfect once the "T" is ground off.

Thank you for the post,

Mark

[donaldcc]

My tire guy was changing out the OEM every time I got a new tire.  I did have a problem the first tire change when I didn't change out the OEM.  Now I am using this which requires that the "support T" be removed from the rim: http://www.motorcycleanchor.com/tire_valves/index.htm

  i looked at those also before i went with Jake Wilson.  They look good, but the $33 price v. $2 at Jakewilson convinced me.  the jakewilson stems are also rock solid, and as mentioned before i like the tightening nut on the outside so easy to check.  they are so cheap i bought a few and have given away some to buddies, nice quality gift that is not much $$$$ and makes your friends safer.

[ShiftHappens]

The Jake Wilsons look great. I'm thinking of ordering. Do they need to be replaced on tire change like the OEM?

What about the support bracket. Is that still needed with the Jake Wilsons?

[donaldcc]

   Beanman, don't need replacement at tire change because they don't wear out.  I guess the rubber gasket could, but mine have over 20k miles and are fine.  you don't need little plastic support bracket but since they are 90* they install like OEM so you do not have to file off bracket.  they are very solid and rigid when checking air pressure so you don't have to worry about hooking your finger around the back to support it when putting on gauge.  as said nut and gasket on outside are easy to see and check occasionally.

  At $2 buy 8 to 10 and give them away to your friends. 

[BonS]

Which bike did you use to order? Saw a Rune listed but no Valkyrie.

They only offer the one size. I looked to see if I could find any info from my purchase but cant' find it.

[NC_Rob]

Which bike did you use to order? Saw a Rune listed but no Valkyrie.

They only offer the one size. I looked to see if I could find any info from my purchase but cant' find it.

Thanks

[KSDragonRider]

I just had a new tire installed, and had a new OEM valve stem installed.  I also carry a spare in my saddle bags.  I actually never thought of the bolt on valve stems, I just knew I did not want to run that rubber from 1999 any more. 

[sheets]

After replacing the OEM stems, and the plastic keepers, a few times I went with the JW stems when I put on new tires last fall.

[rhinor61]

Guy....

Last summer I found an alternative supplier to the patchboys units.

http://www.shop.shinhopples.com/product.sc?productId=1129

Price   $2.20

shipping was like $5.50 for 6 units.... they sent them out on saturday and I got them on Monday... fast, friendly service...

John

[Hotrodwing]

+1 on Shinhopples. Ordered mine from BullDog a few weeks ago.   Meet him last year at his shop heck of a nice guy.