Fat spoke ?
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Fat spoke ?
Went over to my storage/garage to take the bike out for a little spin (50 out today) and noticed that my front tire was a bit low.
Not sure if its just from sitting for 4 months or if its the DNA wheel but either way it was a bit low (not flat, and no problem last year)
So I went to put air in it and NO can do. The hose at gas station doesn't fit between the spokes. Gotta find a station with a straight one.
My question is has anyone else ran into this? Would it be smart to buy the straight adapter and keep with me? Any other solutions?
Not sure if its just from sitting for 4 months or if its the DNA wheel but either way it was a bit low (not flat, and no problem last year)
So I went to put air in it and NO can do. The hose at gas station doesn't fit between the spokes. Gotta find a station with a straight one.
My question is has anyone else ran into this? Would it be smart to buy the straight adapter and keep with me? Any other solutions?
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They are all like that on the front wheel, at least all that I have seen. I asked my vendor to drill the valve stem hole in the side of teh rim and they did for a bit, but you do need a straight hose to fill with air. Check how tight the nut is on your valve stem as well.
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You need a straight chuck to work with the stem that DNA puts in the wheel. I picked up a pack of these and keep them in my windshield bag in the event I ever need to adjust on a ride.
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...0183&ppt=C0337
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...0183&ppt=C0337
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You need a straight chuck to work with the stem that DNA puts in the wheel. I picked up a pack of these and keep them in my windshield bag in the event I ever need to adjust on a ride.
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...0183&ppt=C0337
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...0183&ppt=C0337
Might get some of those. How do they work? Do they just go right over the reg valve?
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You could always try a set of these.
http://www.bmwmotorcycleaccessories....R-95-36292.htm
http://www.bmwmotorcycleaccessories....R-95-36292.htm
Anyone know if that will fit with the spokes?
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You could always try a set of these.
http://www.bmwmotorcycleaccessories....R-95-36292.htm
http://www.bmwmotorcycleaccessories....R-95-36292.htm
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