Can anyone her tell me , Why don't the dealers have a part # for metal valve stems Factory . Reason is , i have the Wheel and Tire warranty on my bike when i bought new. Want to put TPM , on wheels with Harley stems so it should be covered under warranty with the package.
I know after market has stems. But want Harley ones.
Help me , as i have been to dealership's 5 of them and they say Harley does not offer one, are they Just to Lazy to look them UP ?
2015 FLHXS Factory Wheels .

 

42300046 is the part number for the metal valve stem from factory on CVO models but they are angled stems and you might have clearance problems with calibers. Should have straight stems.

 

I always run metal on tubeless tires. Ever see a rubber valve stem rip from the use of tpm sensors? Not worth it. Wouldn't tpm sensors be kind of annoying when you check the pressure before each ride? Seems kind of overkill.

 

That's what the TPMS are for to be able to check the tire pressure

 

I guess it's the one with the keychain with digital readout. Just seems pointless if you are checking pre ride. Its not like it will let you know you are getting a flat when riding before you feel the tire going flat.

 

On the CVO's its in the Boom Audio Screen.
Its also a warning light in the speedo so yes, it will tell you when the tire is going flat, before it is completely flat.

Checking the tires pressure on the TPMS screen is a lot easier than climbing under the rear to check.

 

If you have a smartphone, it's as easy as looking at the app to see what the tire pressures are

https://my-fobo.com/product/fobobike

 

http://www.tpms.ca/t-valve%20tire%20...s,%20tpms.html

Makes it much easier when you need to add air.

 

This is what I put on for my TPMS.

 

***BUYER BEWARE!!!

I ordered these and had the dealer install one during new front tire installation. I figured next rear tire installed, I'd have them do it at that time (I will need one relatively soon)

Dealer checked air and off I went, they put the shipping box in the hard bag as I wanted to install the readout myself. Started getting lots of vibration and instability within a few miles once on the highway. I do accept full accountability for not having the readout and TPMS units mounted up when I left the dealership to have tire pressure numbers showing up. Although, unbeknownst to me they weren't in the box. Which was the second issue dealing with the Hawks head dingbats. They accused me and/or the dealership as stealing the TPMS sending units!!! When actually they were not included in the box that they shipped directly to the dealership. They didn't give a damn about there $hitty workmanship but only about where the sending units were!

Went back to dealership and they checked the front T Valve and it was leaking. They pulled it off and used the other one in the shipping box. They showed me a pinhole in the t valve where T was supposed to be brazed/welded.

Do off I go for the second time and same thing!

The air leak was not audible at all. But with soapy water you could see bubbles forming

I called costumer service and they could have cared less. They fought me in it the whole way and barely returned them. I asked them if they bench/quality tested them and they said
Nnnnooooo
WTF
I said build a jig and figure it out before someone gets hurt.

I went with another company that I can't recall offhand and gave had good success with them.

If I was at home I'd load up the photos of the pinholes in both t valves right now

Saw this post and it reminded me to reply and I'll post up a new thread when I get back into town with the pictures and I'll name the individual who also happened to claim to be partners in the Hawks head company

I would never run anything from that company ever again. I used to work in a machine shop and the family business ships machinery internationally. Normally, Canadians are know for high quality machining with aluminum, NOT this Canadian company

It's your life. Consider yourself warned