valve stems

[Jruby38]

The rubber seal on both Patchboy valve stems show cracking.  What can you expect for two bucks,  How are the K +L  stems?  I am going to buy a set.  The Avons are about 1/2 so I will replace while I have it apart. How are the Shinko SE 890 vs others for the money?

[Jess from VA]

I got mine from Motorcycle Anchor.com, rock solid and no leaks or visible degradation thru multiple tires on both bikes.  Look to be the same as K & L, but I don't know.

http://www.motorcycleanchor.com/tire_valves/

But see:
Honda created the wheels for it's GoldWing series with a T-support for the valve stem to address a valve clearance/collapse issue -- and stupidly enough, put the support to the left side (sidestand-side), so owners can't readily get at their tire valves without placing the bike on the centerstand. Taking a dremel to cut/grind away this "T" support (see picture of T-support here) flush with the rest of the valve seat area will permit installation of our valves, as well as permitting you to face the valve in the opposite direction as stock (i.e. - permitting it to face to the right side, so pressures can easily be checked & air easily added while stopped on the sidestand). If mounting facing the caliper, for many years' models, you must install the valve at an slightly off-angle to prevent it from contacting the caliper (70 - 75° to direction of rotation of the wheel, instead of 90° -- please check clearance before dismounting the wheel to ensure your placement will be feasible (we suggest use of a wax pencil to mark the acceptible seating angle).

I cut my T's off.  It's not like I'm going back to OE ever again.  No big deal on the front, but getting under hardbags on the low side in the rear to check or add air, is performed on your belly (or squatting and reaching in from the rear).  No thanks.

[old2soon]

The rubber seal on both Patchboy valve stems show cracking.  What can you expect for two bucks,  How are the K +L  stems?  I am going to buy a set.  The Avons are about 1/2 so I will replace while I have it apart. How are the Shinko SE 890 vs others for the money?

     I'm on my 2nd Shinko S E 890. When I need another front tire I will purchase another Shinko S E 890. Wet dry hot cold-I have confidence in them. RIDE SAFE.

[The emperor has no clothes]

The rubber seal on both Patchboy valve stems show cracking.  What can you expect for two bucks,  How are the K +L  stems?  I am going to buy a set.  The Avons are about 1/2 so I will replace while I have it apart. How are the Shinko SE 890 vs others for the money?

     I'm on my 2nd Shinko S E 890. When I need another front tire I will purchase another Shinko S E 890. Wet dry hot cold-I have confidence in them. RIDE SAFE.

I had 1, won't have another. Granted it could have just been that 1 tire but I'm not willing to try another Shinko.

[sandy]

I have the ones Jess has. Had to cut off the T as suggested. No trouble after several years use.

[Cliff]

I got mine from Motorcycle Anchor.com, rock solid and no leaks or visible degradation thru multiple tires on both bikes.  Look to be the same as K & L, but I don't know.

http://www.motorcycleanchor.com/tire_valves/

But see:
Honda created the wheels for it's GoldWing series with a T-support for the valve stem to address a valve clearance/collapse issue -- and stupidly enough, put the support to the left side (sidestand-side), so owners can't readily get at their tire valves without placing the bike on the centerstand. Taking a dremel to cut/grind away this "T" support (see picture of T-support here) flush with the rest of the valve seat area will permit installation of our valves, as well as permitting you to face the valve in the opposite direction as stock (i.e. - permitting it to face to the right side, so pressures can easily be checked & air easily added while stopped on the sidestand). If mounting facing the caliper, for many years' models, you must install the valve at an slightly off-angle to prevent it from contacting the caliper (70 - 75° to direction of rotation of the wheel, instead of 90° -- please check clearance before dismounting the wheel to ensure your placement will be feasible (we suggest use of a wax pencil to mark the acceptible seating angle).

I cut my T's off.  It's not like I'm going back to OE ever again.  No big deal on the front, but getting under hardbags on the low side in the rear to check or add air, is performed on your belly (or squatting and reaching in from the rear).  No thanks.

I have also had these for several trouble free years.

[97Valk_CT_Euless]

I got mine at Jake Wilson.  2 bucks apiece. Just had them a year and a half but appears to be no weathering I can see.  I dind't have to cut the "T" and was able to run the stem out the right side.
This link doesn't look as tall as the ones I got, because they clear the "T".  but i think it's the same stems.
https://www.jakewilson.com/p/1753/19082/Myers-90%C2%B0-Tubeless-Chrome-Valve-Stem?term=valve stems rigid

[KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)]

The rubber seal on both Patchboy valve stems show cracking.  What can you expect for two bucks,  How are the K +L  stems?  I am going to buy a set.  The Avons are about 1/2 so I will replace while I have it apart. How are the Shinko SE 890 vs others for the money?

     I'm on my 2nd Shinko S E 890. When I need another front tire I will purchase another Shinko S E 890. Wet dry hot cold-I have confidence in them. RIDE SAFE.

I had 1, won't have another. Granted it could have just been that 1 tire but I'm not willing to try another Shinko.

I like old2soon have the SE 890 on the front and will buy another. No issues and sticks good 

[MarkT]

I got mine at Jake Wilson.  2 bucks apiece. Just had them a year and a half but appears to be no weathering I can see.  I dind't have to cut the "T" and was able to run the stem out the right side.
This link doesn't look as tall as the ones I got, because they clear the "T".  but i think it's the same stems.
https://www.jakewilson.com/p/1753/19082/Myers-90%C2%B0-Tubeless-Chrome-Valve-Stem?term=valve stems rigid

Ditto.  Went to Jake Wilson screw-on steel valves some time back and I'm calling it done.  No mod needed to the wheels to fit.  Never a leak since but we'll see if it's truly permanent.  Maybe have to replace a rubber washer after some years, don't know yet.  Certainly never gonna see cracking valve stems leaking anymore.

[Chippy01]

Another 2 satisfied users of Motorcycle Anchor valves here. On my Valk and my buddy's GL1500 GoldWing.
Never an issue of leakage from either set(s) of tyres.