valve stem

[art]

replaced the front valve stem today .Easy no big deal except the price $15 for a stupid valve stem.Its no wonder I'm going broke on ssi an a small pension. In 10 more years I can't imagine what stuff will cost

[Willow]

$15?  Wrong stem or wrong vendor?

[MP]

I hope that was not a Honda replacement!

MP

[KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)]

Patchboy is your friend  http://www.shop.shinhopples.com/product.sc?productId=1129

[judd]

Another supplier http://automotive-hardware.com/1-piece-1-78-chrome-90-inner-mount-tire-valve-p-269.html Great service and communication, no affililiation, just a satisfied customer.

[donaldcc]

  too bad i didn't know art.  I have a few extras of these $2 from Jake Wilson and would have sent you one.

[art]

Thanks doc ,I will stock up on a few.I did get the valve from a honda dealer , now you know why I hate to to them crooks .I only buy from a dealer when I need a part right now not two weeks from now .The valve I removed fell apart in my hands.I was lucky I didn't get stranded somewhere with a flat tire

[PhredValk]

I got mine where Judd got his. Bought 4, had him mail them to me in Canada, after he phoned me for info. Total $12.00.

Rick is a retired war vet, and seemed like a nice guy on the phone. I will buy stuff from him in the future.
Fred.

[judd]

 Got 3 delivered to Canada for $10 Can't hardly beat that !!! 

[Willow]

I did get the valve from a honda dealer , now you know why I hate to to them crooks .

In fairness, your Honda dealer in that transaction wasn't a crook if you bought the Honda valve stem.  That is the going rate for that part.

Some of us, just won't run the Honda valve stem.  The Patchboy stem is a more dependable item and is less expensive. 

[R J]

I did get the valve from a honda dealer , now you know why I hate to to them crooks .

In fairness, your Honda dealer in that transaction wasn't a crook if you bought the Honda valve stem.  That is the going rate for that part.

Some of us, just won't run the Honda valve stem.  The Patchboy stem is a more dependable item and is less expensive. 

10-04 what that old Gunny said.........

Next tire change, if ya got a Honda one, REPLACE it with a Patchboy.

[alph]

i changed mine this winter, NITRO had given me two and i didn't think that the ones on there were an issue until i took the rear tire off.  the original honda valve was cracked from age and would have probably blown out when i least expected it.  installed one of these; and just to make sure things sealed up good, put some form-a-gasket sealent around the base.  let it cure over night, feels nice and solid when i check the tire presure, doesn't wobble around like the OEM.

Al.

[Gary]

Just had the Honda stem fail on me on a return trip from So Cal (ride report to follow). My second within the last 4 years. I guess that's not too bad after 14 years? 

I'll be going with the patchboy version. Havent done a valve stem replacement personally before and have a couple questions.

Do you still need the plastic Honda support clip with the Patchboy?
Is it advisable to use a sealant or other chemical prep product as previously mentioned by Alph?

Thanks.

[Willow]

Do you still need the plastic Honda support clip with the Patchboy?

No.

[R J]

Is it advisable to use a sealant or other chemical prep product as previously mentioned by Alph?

Thanks.

Personally, NO I would not use it.    The patchboy unit was and is designed to seal itself with that nice rubber gasket.   Just make sure the wheel surface is clean and dry so you get a good seal and DO NOT over tighten.   In other words, don't squish the rubber gasket out flat, just snug it up good.

Personally, I think you are asking for trouble with the sealant, but to each his own and to whatever tickles his trigger.

Aw, before ya go stickin daggers in my side, what I said is NOT policy, it is just my feelings from 65 years of trial and error testing experience.

 

[Gary]

Didn't mean to hijack the thread but was currently in need of replacement as well.

Thanks for the feedback, Patchboy product from Shinhopples ordered for both Valks.

Now if I can just get Scott or Lady Draco to stop by and replace them for me... 

FYI - Patchboy direct; shipping was $16 plus for 6. Shinhopples; the price per unit was about $.05 more, I ordered 8 but shipping was under $7.00. Thanks again all for the feedback and links. 

[PhredValk]

Loks like you don't need the plastic support. In fact, it looks like I will have to cut it off cause it looks like it's actually in the way of removing the cap.
Fred.

[Willow]

  In fact, it looks like I will have to cut it off cause it looks like it's actually in the way of removing the cap. 

If you get the right one no cutting will be needed.  There is one that turns really short.  I don't like that one.

The one I like has enough height to get over the mount for the plastic support.

[X Ring]

Didn't mean to hijack the thread but was currently in need of replacement as well.

Thanks for the feedback, Patchboy product from Shinhopples ordered for both Valks.

Now if I can just get Scott or Lady Draco to stop by and replace them for me... 

FYI - Patchboy direct; shipping was $16 plus for 6. Shinhopples; the price per unit was about $.05 more, I ordered 8 but shipping was under $7.00. Thanks again all for the feedback and links. 

If you're patient, you can find Patchboy selling on ebay with $5 Priority Mail shipping. 

Marty