Valve stems
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i've done it on a couple of bikes, but because i wish not to do my own tire work, i don't remember the price (as i haven't done it on either of the 2 i have now), and each time i've done it, i've had the tire shop do it....wish i could remember the price but i would say anywhere between 10-20 bucks should be ok??? wish i could tell you for sure
I have some from here. Changed them out when I got new tires and powder coated my wheels. The new valves stems make it much easier to check and fill the tires.
http://kurveygirl.com/shop/index.php?cPath=27
http://kurveygirl.com/shop/index.php?cPath=27
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Easier is the key word,on my X &wifes X along with the 1100 Sabre,
Thanks!
I guess the days of the $5.00 stem are gone.Do i want to spend $60.00 for 3 bikes because its such a PITA to air up.
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yeah, i also think those days are gone...not a bad price i assume on those from the other website which falls in line with the price i went with 
between 10-20. it seems like they charged me 12 a piece for mine when i had them changed...i'm all for easier, for sure...question is will it be worth it in the long run? for me, i gotta say sure...LOL
between 10-20. it seems like they charged me 12 a piece for mine when i had them changed...i'm all for easier, for sure...question is will it be worth it in the long run? for me, i gotta say sure...LOL
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Ya your right easier is better.:cheers:yeah, i also think those days are gone...not a bad price i assume on those from the other website which falls in line with the price i went with
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LOL.....:cheers:
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Just throwing this out there, but I thought I read somewhere that the angled valve stems had breakage issues if they were not supported properly. I believe it was a centrifugal force issue on the valve which caused the failure. I would be interested to know if anyone has used them and whether or not they've had problems. The 1800R is a pain in the a$$ to check the pressure and put air in.
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I did hear the same thing the centrifugal force issue .The back stem is suported with that do dad thingie ,so for the front i will go with medal instead of alumimum,or rubber.
Anyone have problems with them?
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i've ran the aluminum right angle for i have no clue how many years and have never had a problem....after 22 years of hauling between legal gross weight of 80,000lbs upward to near a 1/2 million lbs on the super loads and 21 axle units, i have never had problems with those either...maybe i'm just lucky, but my kawi has aluminum right angle on front and back with no issues....
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The valve stems as i read the description are race approved,so cant see that a motorcycle would have a issue.
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cool!
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Here is a link to another style
http://kurveygirl.com/shop/product_...id=72&osCsid=d67f94bb9f35720d2b293c82cc373e71
http://kurveygirl.com/shop/product_...id=72&osCsid=d67f94bb9f35720d2b293c82cc373e71
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Lot easier to maintain pressure Ross. Wishing you well.
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Thats what im thinking,just going to be a PITA puting them on.
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I have done this before. DO NOT get the angle stems that are flexible at the rim. I did the first time and from the g forces and vibration and so forth it ended up breaking right at the rim and leaking down. I replaced them the next time with the solid kind. They are rigid and clamp together on the rim. I've had them on the X for several years now and have them on the wing too. Never had a problem yet. Two pennies.
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Just another option for you, I bought an 90' adapter ($8.00) that I carry with me and when i need it I just screw it on. I have a HD flexible hose air gauge so I don't need it on to check and depending on the end on the air pump hose I may or not need it. It's just a security that I do have it if needed.
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nam, i do want to clarify my statement about not doing the valve change on either of the 2 bikes i have now and the other statement about the kawi having them on it....i didn't do it on the kawi, they were on it when i bought it and the suzi doesn't have the angle valves on it and it's a pain for sure...i just felt the need to clarify that
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No reasn to clarify ,like you said you not be educated.:stirpot:Just kidding my friend.:hmm2:nam, i do want to clarify my statement about not doing the valve change on either of the 2 bikes i have now and the other statement about the kawi having them on it....i didn't do it on the kawi, they were on it when i bought it and the suzi doesn't have the angle valves on it and it's a pain for sure...i just felt the need to clarify that
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