Rear wheel valve stem access
This was over on the F3 forum but I think it applies to any of the models with limited access to the rear tire valve stem (for both checking tire pressure and inflating).
In a previous post I can't find any longer, Blue Knight had suggested a product from Kurvy Girl. It's an 85 degree valve stem designed to be installed permanently in the wheel. I think I've found the product here; https://www.kurveygirl.com/shop/prod...irlhpffdk4u1u1
It does require removing the wheel and tire. BK had drilled a new hole 2" inboard of the brake side of the wheel so it doesn't interfere with tire mounting tools but is still more accessible than the OEM one (which he kept in place). Maybe he could post again in response to this the details of his solution.
https://www.kurveygirl.com/ebayphoto...0-%20Small.jpg
THIS VALVE STEM FROM KURVEY GIRL
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UtahPete
This was over on the F3 forum but I think it applies to any of the models with limited access to the rear tire valve stem (for both checking tire pressure and inflating).
In a previous post I can't find any longer, Blue Knight had suggested a product from Kurvy Girl. It's an 85 degree valve stem designed to be installed permanently in the wheel. I think I've found the product here; https://www.kurveygirl.com/shop/prod...irlhpffdk4u1u1
It does require removing the wheel and tire. BK had drilled a new hole 2" inboard of the brake side of the wheel so it doesn't interfere with tire mounting tools but is still more accessible than the OEM one (which he kept in place). Maybe he could post again in response to this the details of his solution.
https://www.kurveygirl.com/ebayphoto...0-%20Small.jpg
.. I removed the post because no one was interested :yikes: ...... However you have found the item I described, it is pictured on a Rim other than one from a Spyder ..... But you are correct and the hole needs to be the size of the threaded part of this STEM ( not pictured ) and it MUST be at least 2 inches from the rounded edge so the tire machine won't hit it :lecturef_smilie: ...... since the brake disc is a lot smaller than the drive Sprocket there is way more room to access the air valve .... PS I wouldn't get the ALuminum ones She sells .... Then I assembled it with silicone just to be sure it wouldn't leak ( because you have to take the tire off again to fix it ) ....... Thanks for the Pic ...... Mike :thumbup:
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90 degree valve stem alternative
I have used this valve stem for many years on the GL1800's in lieu of the factory rubber mounted stems that dry rot. For those of you that are using the FOBO Trike TPMS, this is what it's designed for. Mount your sensor on the top stem and add air through the side stem. Best to acquire it and have it at time of next tire change whereas they can install it while changing tire.
Where do you get it??? Ask Jacob at Lamonster Garage and he will get them for you...
Buckskin
Quote:
Originally Posted by
UtahPete
This was over on the F3 forum but I think it applies to any of the models with limited access to the rear tire valve stem (for both checking tire pressure and inflating).
In a previous post I can't find any longer, Blue Knight had suggested a product from Kurvy Girl. It's an 85 degree valve stem designed to be installed permanently in the wheel. I think I've found the product here; https://www.kurveygirl.com/shop/prod...irlhpffdk4u1u1
It does require removing the wheel and tire. BK had drilled a new hole 2" inboard of the brake side of the wheel so it doesn't interfere with tire mounting tools but is still more accessible than the OEM one (which he kept in place). Maybe he could post again in response to this the details of his solution.
https://www.kurveygirl.com/ebayphoto...0-%20Small.jpg