rear tire valve stem

[wyliec]

When I inflated the rear tire on the spyder the other day, it looked to me that if the valve stem were on the right hand side (side opposite drive belt) it would have been easier. Since I don't have the bike here right now to check, home run is being installed, I'm just asking if it would have been easier.

[smokster]

When I inflated the rear tire on the spyder the other day, it looked to me that if the valve stem were on the right hand side (side opposite drive belt) it would have been easier. Since I don't have the bike here right now to check, home run is being installed, I'm just asking if it would have been easier.

Hmmmmmmm, consensus would say yes

[Roaddog2]

I asked about that up in Canada and they had no plans on changing it.
I guess a new drawing emailed to China would be to hard

[Dudley]

I had the same problem with all the 2-wheelers I have had. Doesn't seem to be the logical place to put the stem, but there must be some good reason. BRP is not the only one doing it.

[Big Arm]

I just got back from a ride and filled my tires after sitting over the winter.
For sure, it would have been a lot more convenient on the right hand side, or at least have the stem be an inch longer than it is.

[wyliec]

I just got back from a ride and filled my tires after sitting over the winter.
For sure, it would have been a lot more convenient on the right hand side, or at least have the stem be an inch longer than it is.

Just an inch longer wouldn't do it; it needs to be angled. I'm going to get a 45 degree valve stem extender.

[bjt]

I asked about that up in Canada and they had no plans on changing it.
I guess a new drawing emailed to China would be to hard

I think I was in the same group as you during the factory tour. I distinctly remember someone asking that question there and, I agree, they didn't seem too interested in changing it. In fact, they basically blew it off as if they couldn't understand why it would be better if it was on the other side.

[Roaddog2]

I think I was in the same group as you during the factory tour. I distinctly remember someone asking that question there and, I agree, they didn't seem too interested in changing it. In fact, they basically blew it off as if they couldn't understand why it would be better if it was on the other side.

Ya I bet they inflate it before pulley (sprocket) is on

[mjw930]

I agree that it's difficult to reach on the pulley side but I bet some product liability lawyer suggested it since there's a hot exhaust on the other side. It was obviously intentional.

[smokster]

I agree that it's difficult to reach on the pulley side but I bet some product liability lawyer suggested it since there's a hot exhaust on the other side. It was obviously intentional.

Thats it.

[smokster]

Just an inch longer wouldn't do it; it needs to be angled. I'm going to get a 45 degree valve stem extender.

do they make them?

[SpyderRider2492]

do they make them?

Lots of different tyes of valve extenders available at most autoparts stores....

If anyone ever finds out why they placed this in such a 'user unfriendly' position please tell?

[wyliec]

Lots of different tyes of valve extenders available at most autoparts stores....

If anyone ever finds out why they placed this in such a 'user unfriendly' position please tell?

I went to a couple auto parts stores and no luck.

I ordered the 90 degrees from the internet.

[srarndt]

I went to a couple auto parts stores and no luck.

I ordered the 90 degrees from the internet.

Please post how they work out for you.

Thanks

[wyliec]

Please post how they work out for you.

Thanks

It works fine. I put it in one position when riding and when I want to check the air press or inflate I turn it.

[Dudley]

It works fine. I put it in one position when riding and when I want to check the air press or inflate I turn it.

?????? Any pics for clarification.

[wyliec]

?????? Any pics for clarification.

Post latter.

[wyliec]

[BeRight]

Slick-where did you get them?

[wyliec]

[quote=BeRight;87055]Slick-where did you get them?

I got them here-

http://www.rvupgradestore.com/index....Action=GOFETCH

But, I suggest trying an RV store due to the shipping cost of $8.62 for something that was less than $12.00.

[trikester]

I agree that it's difficult to reach on the pulley side but I bet some product liability lawyer suggested it since there's a hot exhaust on the other side. It was obviously intentional.

I think you got it

I cuss them every time I need to check or inflate the rear tire

[smokster]

I went to a couple auto parts stores and no luck.

I ordered the 90 degrees from the internet.

Would 45 degrees work well as well ?

[timpani]

I am sure that this is a stupid question , would the weight of the extender combined with the centrifugal forces cause any problems with valve stem over a period of time?

[Director]

I am sure that this is a stupid question , would the weight of the extender combined with the centrifugal forces cause any problems with valve stem over a period of time?

I think that is actually a very valid question. Maybe someone with some technical expertise could chime in. Do these things extend the existing valve, or replace it? If they just extend it, it seems to me the added weight and stress from centrifugal force could be a concern.

Bruce

[SpyderByter]

Just throwing this out, how about having the tire refilled with Nitrogen? Thats supposed to keep it's pressure better, reduce moisture, etc. In short less maintainance.