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and what is he touching the valve stem or the valve core?Read post #9 before offering advice.
If the stem is cracked It's ****** and the tire has to come off so get on er.
and what is he touching the valve stem or the valve core?Read post #9 before offering advice.
Exactly. Reading the entire thread helpsand what is he touching the valve stem or the valve core?
If the stem is cracked It's ****** and the tire has to come off so get on er.
Its to make it easily accessible for an air line. It can be pretty tight around brake discs. You must have similar clearance with the front wheel on your MV?The reason they fit 90's is so centrifugal forces don't make the weight of the valve core release are when you spin it up super fast, do you plan on spinning it up super fast?
All of my Ducati's since 2000 have included a 90 degree valve stem for the front, and a straight valve stem for the rear. I would think if this is the reason, then they would include the same on both ends? I've always believed it was for convenience as others have mentioned, to clear the front brake discs.The reason they fit 90's is so centrifugal forces don't make the weight of the valve core release are when you spin it up super fast, do you plan on spinning it up super fast?
Same here. All my ducs were the same. My 1800 goldwing had 90 stems with thick plastic supports to prevent you from bending the stem.All of my Ducati's since 2000 have included a 90 degree valve stem for the front, and a straight valve stem for the rear. I would think if this is the reason, then they would include the same on both ends? I've always believed it was for convenience as others have mentioned, to clear the front brake discs.
Thanks. I'll keep it in mind. Sometimes I find myself having to go into the office at Dixie / Steeles so if I attempt this and get stuck, I'll let you know.I'm in the Caledon-Brampton-Georgetown vicinity and I have a proper bead breaker that you can use (and an air compressor to seat the bead again afterward). Just get yourself and the wheel and the valve stem here. matt365 is in Gtown if that doesn't work out.
The metal 90 degree valve stems are great. Tip (and this is from Kawasaki) ... when you install a 90 degree valve stem, don't install it "aligned" (pointed straight out the side of the bike - either side). Install it at a 45-degree angle facing towards the right side of the bike. It's easier to get an air hose on it that way. My beastie came that way from Kawasaki.
Replace it now. My z1000 was leaking a little when I touched the stem. Went to ad air one day and the entire stem came off in my hand as I undid the cap. Instant flat and wait for the wife and trailer.Next tire change won't be until next year, at least. The valve stem on the rear tire releases air as soon as I touch it. I figure it's a good idea to replace it sooner than later.
I need to replace the valve stems on my bike and I've decided to put on some fancy pants 90 degree ones. I don't have a means of breaking the bead on the tire, nor do I want to come up with some sort of contraption to do so.
I've seen a few videos of people using woodworking clamps to squeeze the tire where the stem is and manage to replace it that way.
Does that method actually work? What other methods are available?
Replace it now. My z1000 was leaking a little when I touched the stem. Went to ad air one day and the entire stem came off in my hand as I undid the cap. Instant flat and wait for the wife and trailer.
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Stop by...this will take 20mins to do . It is easier to pull the tire out and properly install the stem.
What bike is wheel from ? the sv or the blackbird?
It is possible to make your bead breaker, but trust me....it much easier going for that 30min drive then trying this yourself.