Difficulty in fitting Fobo T-Valve.

[tomfil]

I bought the Fobo bike for trike and went to two tire shop and the two refused to mount the T-Valve claiming that it is not possible to mount the valves on the front wheels because the lack of space?? Is there more than one size? They not go through the brake caliper? They fitted the valves that come in the fob kit but they stay short and I can not mount the capsules. Can someone please send a photo of a T-Valve mounted on a 12 Spoke front wheels?

Thanks in advance for any help you can give me.

 

[Chupaca]

Well....

if you must....it is looking like you need a small extension to get to where you can add the "T" for the filler and FOBO...There are different size "T" and extensions to work with....:thumbup:

 

[Buckskin]

Well, I'm a little late to the party, but for those that come across this thread. Here is the answer. That valve stem hole is recessed on most of the CanAm wheels. I use a chrome bolt in 1.25" straight stem for the front. Aside from the guys at the tire shop telling you they could not mount them due to that recess, you would have had a problem with the T-valve hitting the brake calipers. Not good. But that T-valve will work find on the rear wheel!! Below is picture of the straight stem I use. Change it out next tire change. The rubber stem will spin in the hole when tightening up the FOBO sensor. The bolt in stem is solid...
Buckskin

I bought the Fobo bike for trike and went to two tire shop and the two refused to mount the T-Valve claiming that it is not possible to mount the valves on the front wheels because the lack of space?? Is there more than one size? They not go through the brake caliper? They fitted the valves that come in the fob kit but they stay short and I can not mount the capsules. Can someone please send a photo of a T-Valve mounted on a 12 Spoke front wheels?

Thanks in advance for any help you can give me.