putting air in the back tire

[etaoin]

For the life of me I don't understand why BRP didn't put the rear valve stem on the right side where it's wide-open spaces and extremely easy to get to. On my '14 LTD, I have to lay down on the floor and be a contortionist to get to the valve stem. I do like the suggestion, though, of putting on an extension long enough to fit through the sprocket and fasten it there.

[liebowa]

For the life of me I don't understand why BRP didn't put the rear valve stem on the right side where it's wide-open spaces and extremely easy to get to. On my '14 LTD, I have to lay down on the floor and be a contortionist to get to the valve stem. I do like the suggestion, though, of putting on an extension long enough to fit through the sprocket and fasten it there.

I assume it's because that side is where the exhaust is, and there may be safety and/or liability issues should someone get burned while pumping up?

[CapNCrunch]

I bought a valve extinction that is about 6 inch long put it on the valve makes it much easier to air back tire.

When you replace your rear tire be sure and have an 85 degree valve stem installed (and FACING TO THE RIGHT!). SURE DOES MAKE IT EASY!!

CapnCrunch, in Montana

[Bob Denman]

Can you put the extension on and route it to the sprocket and tie it there
That would put the fill valve right where it is easy to get to

And Bob your avatar can flashy thing me all you want I will still remember its you

That's fair enough...

[AY4B]

When you replace your rear tire be sure and have an 85 degree valve stem installed (and FACING TO THE RIGHT!). SURE DOES MAKE IT EASY!!

CapnCrunch, in Montana

Thanks for the suggestion, will this one work? I just ordered a Kuhmo this morning. The dealer says they charge 108.00 to put it on. Is that a good option or should I try to remove the wheel myself and take it to Discount tire?
http://www.mototireudismountsa.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=AC-ValveStem-85

[robmorg]

That sounds like about an hour's labor (or slightly more), which sounds fair - especially since you didn't order the tire from the dealer. I would make sure they are going to balance it for that price. Balancing the tire is where tire dealers run into trouble as it won't fit on their machine.

If you want to try to take the rim off yourself, there are some things to watch out for. I think finless Bob has a video on how to do it, if you want to search the DIY forum section.

As for the valve stem, the one you linked to looks like a good one, but before I would order it, I'd get down and take a look at where it mounts to see if that's the angle you want. Others have recommended 45 deg, I think. One consideration, is that if you are thinking about adding a FOBO TMPS, you want to make sure that angle gives you enough clearance for the sensor.

[keefer]

Well, the obvious answer is that using an easy-to-screw-on extension can make the job easier, depending on what kind of air chuck you are using. When I air up at home, I've got a chuck that grabs onto the valve stem and holds on tight so I don't have to hold it. It also has a very accurate pressure gauge which is integral to the unit. So that makes the job relatively easy. It looks something like this...



But on the road at a fuel stop it can be hard to get in there without some kind of handy extension like the one from HD that JayBros linked to above. I agree that it looks to be very handy and easy to use.

Here is where I got mine. New one has braided hose and batteries are easier to change.
http://www.amazon.com/Astro-3018-Dig...+tire+inflator

[AY4B]

That sounds like about an hour's labor (or slightly more), which sounds fair - especially since you didn't order the tire from the dealer. I would make sure they are going to balance it for that price. Balancing the tire is where tire dealers run into trouble as it won't fit on their machine.

If you want to try to take the rim off yourself, there are some things to watch out for. I think finless Bob has a video on how to do it, if you want to search the DIY forum section.

As for the valve stem, the one you linked to looks like a good one, but before I would order it, I'd get down and take a look at where it mounts to see if that's the angle you want. Others have recommended 45 deg, I think. One consideration, is that if you are thinking about adding a FOBO TMPS, you want to make sure that angle gives you enough clearance for the sensor.

I called them again and once he realized it was a car tire, he said they are not allowed to install car tires on spyders. Ill probably do it like Finless Bob does on on his video. The only difference is he does it on a RT and mine is an ST. It shouldn't be that much different though.

[robmorg]

Here is where I got mine. New one has braided hose and batteries are easier to change.
http://www.amazon.com/Astro-3018-Dig...+tire+inflator

That's the one I have, but I have the older one, where you have to take it apart to change the battery. I like how they improved it. It also looks like it may have a longer hose than the Eastwood one I referenced earlier in this thread.

[robmorg]

I called them again and once he realized it was a car tire, he said they are not allowed to install car tires on spyders. Ill probably do it like Finless Bob does on on his video. The only difference is he does it on a RT and mine is an ST. It shouldn't be that much different though.

You could also look for another dealer. There is no one (including BRP) who is "disallowing" any dealer to install a Kumho tire on your Spyder unless it's the dealer themselves. A Spyder is designed to run on an automotive tire, and in fact is manufactured with an automotive style rim. My dealer here in Pennsylvania would certainly install it, and I expect there are dealers in Texas who would as well.

[Peter Aawen]

.... A Spyder is designed to run on an automotive tire, and in fact is manufactured with an automotive style rim.....

And they are sold to the public running a tire that appears in every respect apart from the MC branding on the sidewall, to be nothing more than a very lightly made 'passenger car construction' tire....