Putting air in tires
#11
02-10-2010, 07:09 AM
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Check Motorcycle Anchor, They have 82 Degree Tire Valves that actually screws onto the wheel and last a lifetime.. I have a set but living with the valve stems until the tires wear out in the next 2, 000 miles or so ..
Last edited by JayStronghawk; 02-10-2010 at 07:55 AM. Reason: Can't Spell
#12
02-10-2010, 07:21 AM
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SC Compact, There isnt enought room between the top of the valve stem and the bottom of the little freakin arches to get a lock down air valve attached, I have a compressor with one of those on it and it wont fit. Nice idea tho.
Dawg...what do you mean "Put an angle valve on it"? the valve stem comes with the tube. I have never seen a air valve configuration that screws or attaches to the stem and angles out at a 90. If you have, let me know where please.
Dawg...what do you mean "Put an angle valve on it"? the valve stem comes with the tube. I have never seen a air valve configuration that screws or attaches to the stem and angles out at a 90. If you have, let me know where please.
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02-10-2010, 09:09 AM
#16
02-10-2010, 10:37 AM
Outstanding HDF Member
Follow this link; I did this and it works perfect. Great idea.
#18
02-10-2010, 03:23 PM
Cruiser
On a serious note, use a tire gauge that has a hose and 90 degree air chuck on it like this one you can get from the dealer for $29.95 http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US. If you have your own air compressor put a 90 degree air chuck on that hose also.
When checking and inputting air in the front tire use your finger to gently push the top of the valve stem out the side of the rim just enough to get the chuck on. Once you do it a few times there's nothing to it.
When checking and inputting air in the front tire use your finger to gently push the top of the valve stem out the side of the rim just enough to get the chuck on. Once you do it a few times there's nothing to it.
Last edited by harleygeezer; 02-10-2010 at 03:26 PM.
#19
02-10-2010, 04:28 PM
I don't know if they offer anything that screws/attaches to the existing stem...I do know that they have angled valves as a direct replacement.
http://www.throttleworx.com/Ariete_V...tems_s/561.htm
http://www.throttleworx.com/Ariete_V...tems_s/561.htm
#20
02-10-2010, 06:27 PM
Road Master
Does anyone else have a problem putting air in their Ultra tires? I just got an 09 Ultra classic and the wheels have multiple small arches about 2 inches wide, and maybe 3 high, between those..and the brake rotors, I cant get an airline in there to put air in my front tire. I can barely get an air gauge in there. If anyone has a solution to this, besides getting new wheels, I'd love to hear. The last time I tried, I spent about 10 minutes at it and prob lost air instead of getting into the tire..
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