Putting air in front tire...

[VDCOFF]

Has anyone else noticed that is impossible to get any kind of gas station air pump hose in between the brake rotor and wheel to access the valve to add air.

I tired putting air in the bike at a gas station, I couldn't do it...is there a trick to this?

Maybe I am just stupid I don't know.

 

[Tango59]

You'll have to pull the stem toward you. If you wanna spend the money take your bike to a shop and have um install these K&L Right Angle Valve Stem - Street Motorcycle - Motorcycle Superstore or wait till you need new tires and have them installed.

 

[SeñorJack]

also i just invested in a ball style chuck. its a chuck that is small and the air outlet is on the side of the ball. View attachment 1564

 

[SeñorJack]

You'll have to pull the stem toward you. If you wanna spend the money take your bike to a shop and have um install these K&L Right Angle Valve Stem - Street Motorcycle - Motorcycle Superstore or wait till you need new tires and have them installed.

I tried this and got the wrong size! let it be known that there are different sizes haha

 

[DLSGAP]

I use to put angled valve stems on every bike with the first tire change. I would get mine from kurvygirl (search Google or ebay). She sells lots of goodies including different types of stems in a variety of colors. And yes, there are different sizes. I think we need the 11.3mm stems, but don't quote me on it. I like that you can get them anodized... I think I am getting these when I change my tires...

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[cracker0309]

I use to put angled valve stems on every bike with the first tire change. I would get mine from kurvygirl (search Google or ebay). She sells lots of goodies including different types of stems in a variety of colors. And yes, there are different sizes. I think we need the 11.3mm stems, but don't quote me on it. I like that you can get them anodized... I think I am getting these when I change my tires...

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I've used the right angle valve stems on a few of my bikes and loved them

 

[krillz]

Cost $2 at home depot for the parts.

 

[SeñorJack]

does anyone have a size for the right angle valve stems?

 

[DLSGAP]

The 11.3MM stems fit our wheels. If you get the bent L shaped ones, they can sometimes be difficult to air the tire because they have a smaller diameter passage for the air, so it can take forever, especially to seat the tire initially

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[SeñorJack]

nice! thanks! huh, even with the valve core out? bummer

 

[DLSGAP]

That will make it somewhat better, but the main issue is the narrow section of the bend. I used to feel sorry for the air compressor when I would change tires on wheels with those when I worked at cycle gear

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[SeñorJack]

That will make it somewhat better, but the main issue is the narrow section of the bend. I used to feel sorry for the air compressor when I would change tires on wheels with those when I worked at cycle gear

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haha right on. I have a cycle gear here in sacramento and they have never been helpful. but i always figured it was because the helpful people were in the back doin the work i picked up my PR3s and asked about the valves and they had no idea... shouldve gone to your cycle center

 

[DLSGAP]

They pay jack and while they pride themselves on customer service, they have a hard time keeping truly knowledgeable employees... Whole time I worked there, I think all I bought were some clearance alpinestars tshirts lol

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[SeñorJack]

They pay jack and while they pride themselves on customer service, they have a hard time keeping truly knowledgeable employees... Whole time I worked there, I think all I bought were some clearance alpinestars tshirts lol

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haha cool man I totally understand! im a musician and I worked at a guitar center for a few weeks... didnt buy anything. the place wasnt for me.