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90 degree valve stem?

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CapNCrunch

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I'm trying to find the proper 90 degree valve stem for the rear wheel of my 2011 RTS. I'm hoping someone who has used one can give the name or website of the manufacturer. There are so many types, and I'd like to get it right the first time.
Any help will be appreciated.
CapNCrunch : =)
 
My answer to that stupid problem was installing a schrader valve on the opposite side of the rim during a tire swap. Lots of room there.
 
With a good quality inflator/gauge, the stock location and straight fitting is no problem to connect. Not nearly as diffecult as the rear wheels on any dually truck.
 
I went to a Harley dealer and got their extension hose for about $10. It has a schrader valve built in so you don't loose any air when removing it. Works great and I didn't have to go through a process of having a different schrader valve installed.

The hose was mentioned by someone on the website.
 
Here's what I do..!!

I use the the truck air chuck. It is double headed and you can fill from either side. Straight on from the belt side and hook it from the brake side....:thumbup:
 
WELL.WELL.WELL

Ted in ncal said:
My answer to that stupid problem was installing a schrader valve on the opposite side of the rim during a tire swap. Lots of room there.
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:agree:...But :bdh:I suggested doing this 4 years ago...and have mentioned it at least a dozen times ........It's way too difficult for most here to wrap their minds around it or something :hun:......And Yes Kurvygirl is where I got mine ........Mike :thumbup:
 
WELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!

JerryB said:
Hi CapNCrunch

Re: 90 degree valve stem

It does appear to me that this item needs to be installed permanently on the wheel.

Here is another ( although more expensive ) item that you just mount, use & remove.

http://www.bestrestproducts.com/p-374-90-valve-stem-clip-on.aspx

JKMSPYDER ( as he is known here ) put me onto this item.

Just some additional options to consider,

Jerry Baumchen[/QUOTE.....JB, did you happen to notice in that picture the valve stem they were demonstrating on was " VERTICAL " plus no interference from anything really............Do you think you could actually get that on the rear valve stem of the Spyder..................Just a thought......Mike :thumbup:
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Hi Mike,

Re: Do you think you could actually get that on the rear valve stem of the Spyder..................Just a thought......

I 'heard' that it works. I took that on faith and ordered it. It is supposed to arrive tomorrow.

If it works: Great

If it does not work: Go to Plan B

I am trying to do 'something' that would allow me to use my electronic tire pressure gage on the rear tire of my Spyder.

I think that those of you who have added another valve stem on the right side are doing the very best that you can to make up for a complete design blunder by BRP.

I just wanted to try something that might work without removing the tire/wheel.

Jerry Baumchen
 
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JerryB said:
Hi Mike,

Re: Do you think you could actually get that on the rear valve stem of the Spyder..................Just a thought......

I 'heard' that it works. I took that on faith and ordered it. It is supposed to arrive tomorrow.

If it works: Great

If it does not work: Go to Plan B

I am trying to do 'something' that would allow me to use my electronic tire pressure gage on the rear tire of my Spyder.

I think that those of you who have added another valve stem on the right side are doing the very best that you can to make up for a complete design blunder by BRP.

I just wanted to try something that might work without removing the tire/wheel.

Jerry Baumchen
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......:agree:....Jerry I have done three wheels for three different Spyder so far, and I wouldn't have done any of them just for the air valve move ....They were all done during a " REAR TIRE CHANGE "......This is the only time IMHO it makes any real sense to do it........Considering the short rear tire life of the KENDA almost everyone here changes the rear tire at least once .....I meant no dis-respect in my comment about this to you.......And I agree BRP made a design blunder that is soooooooooo easy for them to remedy it's laughable .....very similar to " RT WINDSHIELD ARM " fiasco.....If the gentlemen in Australia can make these for $ 50 I think BRP could mass produce them for $ 20 and save themselves a lot of MONEY ....but what do I know :yikes: :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack:.......Mike :thumbup:
 
BLUEKNIGHT911 said:
......:agree:....Jerry I have done three wheels for three different Spyder so far, and I wouldn't have done any of them just for the air valve move ....They were all done during a " REAR TIRE CHANGE "......This is the only time IMHO it makes any real sense to do it........Considering the short rear tire life of the KENDA almost everyone here changes the rear tire at least once .....I meant no dis-respect in my comment about this to you.......And I agree BRP made a design blunder that is soooooooooo easy for them to remedy it's laughable .....very similar to " RT WINDSHIELD ARM " fiasco.....If the gentlemen in Australia can make these for $ 50 I think BRP could mass produce them for $ 20 and save themselves a lot of MONEY ....but what do I know :yikes: :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack:.......Mike :thumbup:
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But you didn't hire a design team for $150,000 to test your theory and see if this works for every potential Spyder buyer. And what good is your word that it works? Did you go to college to learn how to properly design and install valve stems? I think not mister. roflmao :roflblack: roflmao

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SNOOPY said:
But you didn't hire a design team for $150,000 to test your theory and see if this works for every potential Spyder buyer. And what good is your word that it works? Did you go to college to learn how to properly design and install valve stems? I think not mister. roflmao :roflblack: roflmao

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:agree:............Exactly :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack: ......................Mike :thumbup:
 
Hi Mike,

Re: I meant no dis-respect in my comment about this to you

And I never thought that you had.

You merely asked a question and I gave my answer.

Life is good; well, except for the location of that %#@* valve stem, :wrong:

Jerry Baumchen
 
Hi Mike

Re: Do you think you could actually get that on the rear valve stem of the Spyder..................Just a thought......

It arrived today, and it 'just' fits onto the rear valve stem. The head actually rests right onto the wheel.

SpyderValveStem.jpg

Here she is. You can also, once it is mounted on the valve stem, just rotate it to where you want so as to add air.

Hope this helps someone out there in their decision making,

Jerry Baumchen

PS) This my first ever attempt at uploading a photo. I just used the instructions that I got from Lamonster; Thank You, sir.
 
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VALVE STEM

JerryB said:
Hi Mike

Re: Do you think you could actually get that on the rear valve stem of the Spyder..................Just a thought......

It arrived today, and it 'just' fits onto the rear valve stem. The head actually rests right onto the wheel.

View attachment 101048

Here she is. You can also, once it is mounted on the valve stem, just rotate it to where you want so as to add air.

Hope this helps someone out there in their decision making,

Jerry Baumchen

PS) This my first ever attempt at uploading a photo. I just used the instructions that I got from Lamonster; Thank You, sir.
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:clap::clap::clap:......Well Jerry you did it :thumbup:..... and I didn;'t think it was possible .........Have you tried to use it to put air in it yet ????????:yikes:.......Mike
 
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