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Feb 19, 2017 | 09:43 AM

#21

bigdumbnoitall00

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dont know i ran em on a 3.5 wheel.

Feb 19, 2017 | 11:10 AM

#22

ricktherocket

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Larry

The problem is only solved if you have tubeless :>)

Yes and you can run tubeless with the right spokes

Feb 19, 2017 | 02:40 PM

#23

Bowhunter61

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From: Now Western TN

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Originally Posted by ORradtech

I believe that if I wanted an extension I'd make my own using a hose with a lever lock on the stem end and attach a Schrader valve to the other end. I think that would make attaching to the valve stem much easier than screwing one ond and result in a lot less loss.

This is exactly what I did, old tire pump and cut off the hose with the lever lock on it, added a shrader valve with a small hose clamp
Works perfect!

Feb 20, 2017 | 08:20 PM

#24

TwoBlue02

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From: Waxhaw NC

I found a 6-8" tube extension on Ebay. Once it is screwed on it is easy to check and add air. I thought it was hard on my 02 but even a bigger PITA on my 2010. IMHO this is the one thing I really, really hate about the bike.

Feb 20, 2017 | 09:44 PM

#25

TheGrandPoohBah

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Larry

Use a 42300009 extension ... It works fine with spokes. Then hool your gauge to it.

http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...stem-extension

Yep, that works. In my saddlebag, I keep a Slime Digital Compressor that has a straight hose end like that, it works also.
It's obvious that lots of people don't understand the woes of getting to the rear tire valve stem on a bagger with tubed spoke wheels. On the front wheel, the valve stem is a little to the side, no problem at all. The rear has a lot more spokes, and the valve stem is crammed right in among them. Royal PITA.
The easiest way to check the tire psi that I have found, is my Garmin TPMS via my Garmin LM390. Touch the screen, check psi on the fly, low level alarms warn you if there is a problem.
However you do it, a good tire inspection is a must. Up on the jack, spin the tire around, and look carefully. Go ahead, fuss some more at that rear valve stem, then move on.

Feb 20, 2017 | 11:10 PM

#26

rcrankin

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From: Katy, Republic of Texas

I have had good experiences with gauges that have a right angle valve. Easier to seat on the Schrader valve. Many options in quality and price though. Good luck.

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Feb 21, 2017 | 09:38 AM

#27

Jrsess

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From: Wesley Chapel Fl.

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Originally Posted by ricktherocket

Been running these stems for years, problem solved!

Ditto, these things are awesome. Also available in many colors. JR

Feb 21, 2017 | 10:36 AM

#28

foxtrapper

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Fwiw, my gauge/chuck has a hose and is a straight fitting. I can snake it through the wheel, several spokes away, and then come down straight onto the fitting. Awkward and clumsy, but it works.