Valve extender DON'T USE IT

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Jun 19, 2022 | 08:50 AM

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Uncle Peepers

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Originally Posted by Andy from Sandy

You beat me to it. If the OP struggles to get at the valve how does using the extender make the job easier? I have used those screw on connectors and others and the screw one loses more air than any other I have used.

I find this type the fastest to connect and release - https://www.amazon.co.uk/wlw-Foot-pu.../dp/B004FMVDXC

Make that three. Now, I have to thread the hose from the pump through the rotor and screw it onto the valve stem. How does adding an extra hose make it easier? Maybe we're talking about gas station pumps?

Jun 19, 2022 | 08:57 AM

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L88

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Originally Posted by MotoJockey

I'm not doubting the effectiveness of this extension hose, and I haven't used one, but isn't it even more of a hassle to thread the hose extension on the valve stem, top off the air with whatever air chuck you're using, and then unthread it off the valve stem again losing air if only minimal? Verses just hitting the valve stem with a flexible air chuck hose once and being done? Asking for a friend, lol......

It's a total pain in the ***. That's why I use the screw on right angles just to check and fill but then take them off to ride. I get the curvey girl right angles as mentioned earlier when I replace my tires from the OEM. Never had a failure and I noticed some of the new HD bikes are coming with the right angles as OEM.

Jun 19, 2022 | 08:59 AM

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Andy from Sandy

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Maybe we're talking about gas station pumps?

Petrol stations here thought it a great idea to charge for air so I haven't used one in years.

Jun 19, 2022 | 08:59 AM

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Uncle Larry

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Originally Posted by Uncle Peepers

I've got spokes on my FLHTCU ... Try getting in between all the other stuff and then getting square on the valve stem ... I'm no rookie to this ( been on two wheels more than 50 years ) and the hose extension is the best option I've found so far ,,, That includes all the Milton and Shrade air gauges and adapters that I've accumulated over the years in my tool boxes / cabinets :>)

Jun 19, 2022 | 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by GalvTexGuy

It wasn’t vibration that caused the failure. It was the centrifugal force put on the rubber valve stem by the rotational speed of the extender which was pulling and bending the valve stem causing it, over time, to weaken and fail.

Uhh yea that.

You put it much better than I

Jun 19, 2022 | 09:23 AM

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chopr147

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The valve extension is probably a good idea. It will be easier to screw that on than attempting to get the thumb lock to the valve itself. I don't check air pressure often enough because of the hassle. Having said that, every time I do check it's been spot on............until yesterday.

Jun 19, 2022 | 09:32 AM

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lefty33

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Originally Posted by QC

This is the answer.
https://www.kurveygirl.com/collections/valve-stems

QC is correct with the very first post in response to the OP. The 28 spoke stock wheels on my 2012 UC were the absolute worst for checking/airing up. Had these installed at my first tire change. Worked like a charm.

HD has finally figured this out as these 90º valve stems came stock with the TPMS on my 2020 RGL.

Jun 19, 2022 | 05:43 PM

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hattitude

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I recently bought one of these.... I believe it was recommended on this forum..

https://jacosuperiorproducts.com/col...r-gauge-60-psi

It has the best, easiest clip-on/pop-off air chuck I've ever used... loses very little, if any, air when disconnecting..

I got one of their 90° air chucks on the inflator I use for my bikes/cars...

https://jacosuperiorproducts.com/pro...b11708cc&_ss=r

The Jaco stuff works so well, I bought a higher pressure air inflator with an extended, swivel air chuck for my RV. It takes up to 110 lbs of air per each tire, and that inflator works great in that application too...