90 Valve Stems

[Promagnaman]

Will these fit my 2000 Valkyrie Interstate?

[hubcapsc]

Looks right... here's what I got... 1 1/4" Chrome 90 degree bend Inner Mount Tire Valve, .453" rim hole


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

-Mike

[Promagnaman]

Wow, much better price. Should these be replaced every time I get new tires? Thanks...

[R J]

Wow, much better price. Should these be replaced every time I get new tires? Thanks...

NO..........

Just watch the rubber gasket, when it gets deteriated bad, replace them.

[Promagnaman]

The 2000 Interstate I just bought has 28,000 miles on it. It has Avon tires on it and the back one is cupped BAD! The front doesn't look too bad, but I dont know how old it is and the previous owner couldn't tell me either. I guess I should look for the date of manufacture on the tire. It has the 90 degree valve stems on it, but i think i should just get 2 new ones, then I'll know what I have and how old they are. I just ordered 2 new Dunlop Elite 3 radial tires. I will keep them aired up at about 42 psi and hopefully they will last a few miles if I dont get on it too much. Is there anything else i should be considering at this point? Thanks...

[Sigrún]

Wow, much better price. Should these be replaced every time I get new tires? Thanks...

I know people who change them every time when they replace a tire, but personally I find that a tad paranoid. I have those Patchboy valves and I take them apart and inspect every time I replace the tire. If they look good, back they go. I would recommend thread locker for the nuts, just for the peace of mind's sake.

$0.02

Cheers!

Orvo

[Sigrún]

The 2000 Interstate I just bought has 28,000 miles on it. It has Avon tires on it and the back one is cupped BAD! The front doesn't look too bad, but I dont know how old it is and the previous owner couldn't tell me either. I guess I should look for the date of manufacture on the tire. It has the 90 degree valve stems on it, but i think i should just get 2 new ones, then I'll know what I have and how old they are. I just ordered 2 new Dunlop Elite 3 radial tires. I will keep them aired up at about 42 psi and hopefully they will last a few miles if I dont get on it too much. Is there anything else i should be considering at this point? Thanks...

I'm on ME880's and noticed that having them inflated on 42 psi helps a lot on wear and cupping, so would definitely recommend staying there. I had Dunlop Elite 3's previously and did not care all that much for them.... for some reason they always felt a bit twitchy on wet for me. Matter of preference I'm sure. Been reasonably happy with the Metzelers, but they do seem to do some cupping too....

Cheers!

Orvo

[9Ball]

here's a little trick I learned last fall.....nothin' related to the actual question, but..

hold down the "Alt" key, ensure the Num Lock is on, then using the right number keypad type "167"...then let up the Alt key.  This will give you the "degree" symbol (º).  Works in all programs.


neat, huh?

ºº

[Thunderbolt]

Thanks JR.  Took me a while to figure out by doing a scroogle search, but on my laptop, you don't have the extra number keyboard.  You have to use the letters that change to numbers when numlock is on.  Then with alt held down, type 0176, then when you let up the alt key it appears.  I know, I am easily amused. 

[PhredValk]

Apparently Patchboy doesn't allow Canadian orders. Pity.
Fred.

[R J]

Apparently Patchboy doesn't allow Canadian orders. Pity.
Fred.

Fred call them, I thought one of my Canadian buddies bought his from Patchboy online.

[bigfish_Oh]

I was looking at placing an order at patchboy. With shipping as high as it is(triple cost or more) I may just order 2 black billet ones somewhere else unless their is some interest in buying from me to split cost, I ship daily(paypal and USPS) and to Canada. the only profit I will make is rounding it up to the next dollar over cost.(with your VRCC #)  bigfish1047atgmaildotremovecom

I do have reservations in Franklin and Inzane

Larry

I guess many business's consider it cheaper to only use UPS rather than mutiple services(USPS). I can't fault them for that, I just won't pay $15.75 for what could cost 4.95-6.75 without buying a box.

[Cliff]

I was looking at placing an order at patchboy. With shipping as high as it is(triple cost or more) I may just order 2 black billet ones somewhere else unless their is some interest in buying from me to split cost, I ship daily(paypal and USPS) and to Canada. the only profit I will make is rounding it up to the next dollar over cost.(with your VRCC #)  bigfish1047atgmaildotremovecom

I do have reservations in Franklin and Inzane

Larry

I guess many business's consider it cheaper to only use UPS rather than mutiple services(USPS). I can't fault them for that, I just won't pay $15.75 for what could cost 4.95-6.75 without buying a box.

I have the billet ones and am very satisfied.

[Ricky-D]

I think that when you employ aftermarket valve stems that you need to modify the wheel to accept the aftermarket valve stems.

Grinding down something on the wheel is what's been said on this forum.

I've still getting good use out of the originals in my wheels.

Just looking at the stock valve stem in the wheel it is pretty easy to see that you need to support the backside of the stem with a finger whenever you check the pressure or attempt to put more air into the tire.

Failure to recognize this simple need is condemning the stock valve stem to failure.

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[hubcapsc]

Failure to recognize this simple need is condemning the stock valve stem to failure.

Failure to remove the stock stems, tie them to a rock, and throw them in the lake is condemning yourself
to being stuck on the side of the road with a flat tire 

Nothing needs to be ground off on these patchboy-style stems we're talking about. They're cheap and
easy to put on... there's no down side...

-Mike

[Sigrún]

Nothing needs to be ground off on these patchboy-style stems we're talking about. They're cheap and
easy to put on... there's no down side...

-Mike

2nd that, as long as you're using high enough 90° valves that go over the aluminium stud that is on the rim ( that the original plastic support snaps into ). There are some very low models that would require cutting the stud, but Patchboy valves work just fine, no alterations necessary

Cheers!

Orvo

[donaldcc]

I got some from JakeWilson.com.  $2.00 each and cheaper shipping.  combined with other routine maintenance items.  used them with tire change about 1k miles ago.  work fine.

90° Tubeless Chrome Valve Stem
Part # 1196640001

http://www.jakewilson.com/search.do?keyword=90%B0+Tubeless+Chrome+Valve+Stem

[X Ring]

Patchboy started selling on ebay with a lot cheaper shipping.  I bought a pack of 10 stems not long ago and it cost me $4.90 in shipping.  Here's a link to one of their ebay ads.  If you want to see what other packs they have for sale just click on the see other items under their name on the right side.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-Tire-Wheel-Valve-Stems-90-Degree-Angle-Honda-Goldwing-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem35a794c57fQQitemZ230444811647QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

Marty

[Sigrún]

Patchboy started selling on ebay with a lot cheaper shipping.  I bought a pack of 10 stems not long ago and it cost me $4.90 in shipping.  Here's a link to one of their ebay ads.  If you want to see what other packs they have for sale just click on the see other items under their name on the right side.


Marty

Shagadelic!!

Thanks for the tip Marty!! I was just looking for ordering my next patch!

Cheers!

Orvo

[Gunslinger]

Failure to recognize this simple need is condemning the stock valve stem to failure.

Failure to remove the stock stems, tie them to a rock, and throw them in the lake is condemning yourself
to being stuck on the side of the road with a flat tire 
-Mike

I resemble that remark...

[PhredValk]

I got an e-mail from Patchboys sales dept. Seems I can order from them, just not on their site.
Hopefully more to follow...
Fred.

[flcjr]

Patchboy started selling on ebay with a lot cheaper shipping.  I bought a pack of 10 stems not long ago and it cost me $4.90 in shipping.  Here's a link to one of their ebay ads.  If you want to see what other packs they have for sale just click on the see other items under their name on the right side.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-Tire-Wheel-Valve-Stems-90-Degree-Angle-Honda-Goldwing-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem35a794c57fQQitemZ230444811647QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

Marty

Just bought of ebay to install in tires before season starts thanx for the info

[tank_post142]

ditto

[Chattanooga Mark]

The 45 degree ones seem like they'd be easier to use to me.

Mark

[hubcapsc]

The 45 degree ones seem like they'd be easier to use to me.

That's the kind we used to talk about four years ago when I showed up here, and that's
what I put on my bike at first... it is really awkward to get air pump nozzles and air pressure
gauges onto the 45 degree ones... now that I have the 90 degree ones, I'd never go back...

-Mike

[vanagon40]

I have the 45° stem and would describe it as slightly awkward as opposed to really awkward.  But then I have only compared it to the OEM and the solid 45° stem is far superior.  Those of us with the 45° valve stem are clearly in the minority.

[Westsider]

i dont have the link to it but there is a website called ricks automotive hardware.com cheaper price and doesnt gouge you on the shipping either.....much more better...(reasonable)
Tire Valves Rick's Automotive Hardware Store Tire Valve Stems      1 piece 1 7/8" Chrome 90? Inner Mount Tire Valve   $2.50 1 piece 1 7/8" Chrome 90? Inner Mount Valve, .453" rim hole Tire Valve.
just called..gent said about 2.00 to mail 4ea. to my door in tx......

[JC]

Failure to recognize this simple need is condemning the stock valve stem to failure.

Failure to remove the stock stems, tie them to a rock, and throw them in the lake is condemning yourself
to being stuck on the side of the road with a flat tire 

Been there, done that! Had one on my front rim fail last year on the interstate, stuck between 2 big rigs at 75MPH. The phat lady doesn't steer to well with a flat up front. Luckily the Dunflop was new and there was a MC shop at the next exit with a stem that fit, or I'da been toast. I'll never change a tire without a new stem from now on.

[old2soon]

I got some from JakeWilson.com.  $2.00 each and cheaper shipping.  combined with other routine maintenance items.  used them with tire change about 1k miles ago.  work fine.

90° Tubeless Chrome Valve Stem
Part # 1196640001

http://www.jakewilson.com/search.do?keyword=90%B0+Tubeless+Chrome+Valve+Stem
Just ordered 6 of the 90 degree valve stems from here-total $19.00 to my front door.

[John U.]

The 45 degree ones seem like they'd be easier to use to me.

Mark

The 45º stems will only work on the front wheel and not very well at that. It's difficult to get either a pressure gauge or air chuck on the stem. Unless you have non-stock wheels I'd suggest you stick with 90º stems. OTOH if you can wait till fall I've got a free 45º stem you can have for the postage.