Angled Valve Stems
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2nd Gear
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From: Daytona Beach, FL
Angled Valve Stems
I recently purchased a 2017 Ultra Limited and have found it very difficult to add and or check air pressure in the rear tire without removing a saddlebag. I have angled gauges and air fittings but its still difficult. I am replacing the tires and bead adding beads for balancing. I would like to replace the valve stems at the same time with angled valve stems. Since they are available in brass or aluminum, does anyone have a recommendation? Also, does anyone know the correct diameter of the OEM stem?
Road Warrior
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From: Northern NJ
I also found it to be a PIA to add air (I typically do it with a bicycle pump before leaving the house). I got one of these, that I keep in the saddlebag and just screw it on when needed.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
For checking the air, I just lay on the ground next to the rear tire and make due.
I keep an old towel on a hook in the garage and just shake it off after every time I use it.
BTW: I bought 2 bike pumps before I found one I like. A good pump without a large head for both Presta and Schrader, is hard to find. The larger, multipurpose head is also a PIA.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
For checking the air, I just lay on the ground next to the rear tire and make due.
I keep an old towel on a hook in the garage and just shake it off after every time I use it.
BTW: I bought 2 bike pumps before I found one I like. A good pump without a large head for both Presta and Schrader, is hard to find. The larger, multipurpose head is also a PIA.
Last edited by hairymoth; Mar 28, 2019 at 05:22 AM.
Road Master
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From: Louisville, KY
You don't need angled valve stems. Get one of these and keep it in a saddlebag: https://www.harley-davidson.com/stor...stem-extension
Road Master
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I haven't bought them yet, but I've seen these mentioned many times. https://www.kurveygirl.com/shop/index.php?cPath=169
2nd Gear
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From: NE North Carolina
I use one of these:
http://www.twistedthrottle.com/best-...SABEgLWJ_D_BwE
Keep it in the saddle bag, Works great!
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http://www.twistedthrottle.com/best-...SABEgLWJ_D_BwE
Keep it in the saddle bag, Works great!
Slide271
2016 FLHTKL
Road Master
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From: Indianapolis
I haven't bought them yet, but I've seen these mentioned many times. https://www.kurveygirl.com/shop/index.php?cPath=169
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I haven't bought them yet, but I've seen these mentioned many times. https://www.kurveygirl.com/shop/index.php?cPath=169
In regaurd to balancing beads, I tried them. They work but I found them to be a pain to get through the valve stem. Especially with 90 degree valve stems. I started using Ride On and Im very happy with it. Its easy to get in the tire and its easy to clean up when changing tires.
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