Rear Wheel 45 valve

[Flamewinger]

Any chance this will work in the rear rim? Would it make it easier to check air?

Thanks

 

[Spyder Tony]

Any chance this will work in the rear rim? Would it make it easier to check air?

Thanks

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Sue...there are posts here about using the 45 degree on all tires including the rear...same post mentions that the 90 does not work though. Was just reading through the post a week or so back

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

WELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!

Sue...there are posts here about using the 45 degree on all tires including the rear...same post mentions that the 90 does not work though. Was just reading through the post a week or so back

.:gaah:....To clarify the ONLY thing that will work and be of any benefit IN THE OEM HOLE would be a STRAIGHT EXTENSION..........PERIOD ............I have re-placed THREE air valves on my various Spyders rear wheels with some 85 degree metal mtc valves from " KURVEYGIRL ".........( there are no 90 * that I know of )........This requires DRILLING a new hole on the opposite side of the RIM ( usually done when doing a TIRE CHANGE ).........YES you could do a 45 * , but WHY when the 87 * works better ???????.....Mike

 

[MisterP]

Get one of these and you won't have to change any valves, very easy to check pressure with OEM valve

http://www.toolaid.com/content/truck-tire-inflator-dial-gage

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

BUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUT

Get one of these and you won't have to change any valves, very easy to check pressure with OEM valve

http://www.toolaid.com/content/truck-tire-inflator-dial-gage

.......Just curious...... the 85 degree air valve I mentioned above cost $ 5.00 ...........Your Item cost how much and do you need to own an Air Compressor ??????...........................Mike :thumbup:

 

[Flamewinger]

I like the built-in gauge and that nozzle end looks like it would work. I'll have to look into it. BTW - yes you do need an air compressor.


Susie
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[Professor]

Here is another option.

http://www.harley-davidson.com/store/valve-stem-extension

It's only $10.95 and should make things easy. They'll deliver it to your local HD dealer with no shipping charges, then you can pick it up. I actually got some nice compliments on the Spyder in the HD parking lot. I found out about it on another SpyderLovers thread.

Full Disclosure: I read the reviews just now. There are six - three of them give it 5 stars and three give it 1 star. The three bad reviews say it leaks too much air. The three good ones really seem to like it. I haven't used mine yet. Anyone here have experience with this item?

 

[JayBros]

+1 on the Harley extension; makes checking very easy. Additionally, the Harley compressor I purchased on SpyderAnn's recommendation comes with the extension.

FWIW, my tire gauge with 6" hose has a small 90 degree head that is very easy to use with the following technique. I position the valve stem between 4 and 5 o'clock as viewed from the left side of the Spyder. I kneel behind the wheel, position the gauge head over the stem from the right side with right hand and press the head onto the stem with left middle finger. I get good readings without losing a bunch of air trying to get the gauge head firmly seated. Gauge holds pressure until released. Sounds complicated but is really easy. The hardest job is getting the old bones back off the ground. YMMV.

 

[2Paw]

I have one of these, under $5 Amazon or Ebay

 

[MouthPiece]

Any chance this will work in the rear rim? Would it make it easier to check air?

Thanks

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Worthless in my opinion.

​Chris

 

[MEP]

Here is another option.

http://www.harley-davidson.com/store/valve-stem-extension

It's only $10.95 and should make things easy. They'll deliver it to your local HD dealer with no shipping charges, then you can pick it up. I actually got some nice compliments on the Spyder in the HD parking lot. I found out about it on another SpyderLovers thread.

Full Disclosure: I read the reviews just now. There are six - three of them give it 5 stars and three give it 1 star. The three bad reviews say it leaks too much air. The three good ones really seem to like it. I haven't used mine yet. Anyone here have experience with this item?

I use one, and it works just fine for me.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

NO DOUBT ABOUT IT AIR CHECKING DEVIVES

:yikes:....I give in , Please DO NOT get the $ 5.00____ 85 degree air valve. It's way to simple a solution , it's far to in-expensive to even consider after spending $30,000 on your Spyder and you don't need to BUY a compressor to make it useable .....................Whatever .......Mike

 

[Bfromla]

Going this route means your not a toolaholic

Per another thread but in relation, sometime you just need the proper tools.

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I have one of these, under $5 Amazon or Ebay

 

[SNOOPY]

:yikes:....I give in , Please DO NOT get the $ 5.00____ 85 degree air valve. It's way to simple a solution , it's far to in-expensive to even consider after spending $30,000 on your Spyder and you don't need to BUY a compressor to make it useable .....................Whatever .......Mike

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[jcthorne]

I prefer this inflator:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002PUTC0M

It is accurate to 0.1 psi so makes getting the front two tires balanced a breeze. And with the chuck it has, the stock valve stem works great.

The problem with the stock stem is your chuck, not the stem.

Oh and BlueKnight911, yes, owning a compressor is needed to check and fill tires. Where else is the air going to come from? They don't rise in pressure over time, they loose air. Getting the right pressure is also much easier to fill just above the desired pressure and release small amounts until at the desired reading.

Yes, good tools cost a few $$. I love tools.......

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

MAYBE HERE

I prefer this inflator:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002PUTC0M

It is accurate to 0.1 psi so makes getting the front two tires balanced a breeze. And with the chuck it has, the stock valve stem works great.

The problem with the stock stem is your chuck, not the stem.

Oh and BlueKnight911, yes, owning a compressor is needed to check and fill tires. Where else is the air going to come from? They don't rise in pressure over time, they loose air. Getting the right pressure is also much easier to fill just above the desired pressure and release small amounts until at the desired reading.

Yes, good tools cost a few $$. I love tools.......

_____:hun:......REALLY: MINE RISE IN PRESSURE EVERY TIME I TAKE IT OUT FOR A RIDE !!!!

:dontknow:...Just taking a wild *ss guess, but I'll bet 90 % of all Spyder owners don't own a COMPRESSOR..........So where are they getting their AIR ?????????.................a gas station ....................Mike :thumbup:

 

[jcthorne]

_____:hun:......REALLY: MINE RISE IN PRESSURE EVERY TIME I TAKE IT OUT FOR A RIDE !!!!

:dontknow:...Just taking a wild *ss guess, but I'll bet 90 % of all Spyder owners don't own a COMPRESSOR..........So where are they getting their AIR ?????????.................a gas station ....................Mike :thumbup:

With most gas stations not having air these days and the few that do want 50 cents for 5 minutes of a micro compressor, I think you will find home compressors are pretty common among Sypder owners. Especially since the large majority of Spyder owners have some sort of garage for the bike.

When I moved from an apartment to a house many years ago, one of the first upgrades to the house (once the necesities were coverd) was an air compressor for the garage. I am still using that 33 gal Craftsman 5hp compressor today. Its well over 30yrs old.....Heck the single lady that lives in the house next door has a compressor. They are very common these days.

Anyway, decent home use compressors can be had for under $100 these days. You don't need a very large one, don't plan for air tool use. Those are going the way of buggy whips and 8 track tapes. Well, for other than nailers but that is pretty specific and not part of a mechanics tools.

Owning an air compressor or having access to one is just part of basic maintenance tools. We check the air in our tires every time we head out on a long ride. I also carry a small compressor in the side saddle bag for just in case.

 

[Bfromla]

_____:hun:......REALLY: MINE RISE IN PRESSURE EVERY TIME I TAKE IT OUT FOR A RIDE !!!!

:dontknow:...Just taking a wild *ss guess, but I'll bet 90 % of all Spyder owners don't own a COMPRESSOR..........So where are they getting their AIR ?????????.................a gas station ....................Mike :thumbup:

actually this red neck does own, a couple, &number of proper tools to go with.[emoji12]


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[pitzerwm]

I have an RSS and this is what seems to work for me. The first pix is the rear wheel.