What can I do to get a straight shot at the Rear Tire valve Stem?

[Snoking1127]

I'm trying to avoid having to crawl around on the ground, maybe in the hot sun, when traveling (this IS, after all, a touring machine, not a garage ornament)

I send you a private message.

 

[Mikey]

If someone were to design a metal stem at the correct angle and pair it with an extension that reaches through or under the sprocket, I think the problem would be solved. BRP could easily do that and supply an extension to carry in the trunk or frunk.

By the time you screwed and unscrewed all of that junk you will lose more air than you put in and will have to start over again! I will admit the valve stem on my 2012 was a bear to get anything on, I had to take a finger or screwdriver under it to lift it off the rim enough to put a air chuck or gauge on, my 2025 the stems raised up and has a nice angle to get to!

 

[blacklightning]

Funny this thread should be brought back to life. I will be checking my tire pressure in the RTL this evening or tomorrow in preps for our mountain trip. I have just committed to placing a piece of cardboard on the ground and getting comfortable before adding the air. I will admit, it is easier on my 2016 F3L with the larger sprocket because it places the valve further away from the gear ring. It should be the same on the early F3T and the F3S models.