Opinion Please (Billit Valve Stems)
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Opinion Please (Billit Valve Stems)
Anybody using these, and what is your opinion of them? (Searched for a review and couldn't find anything)..Thanks, Mike
http://www.motorcycleanchor.com/tire_valves/index.htm
http://www.motorcycleanchor.com/tire_valves/index.htm
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i didn't even bother to see what they are, but if they're the kind that indicates the tire pressure by a red, green, or yellow band, forget it. they're very unsafe and prone to failure. some racing associations require a metal valve cap with an included rubber gasket inside to seal the valve stem. think about it, the centrifugal force can overcome the spring holding the plunger in place allowing the valve to open and leak at high speeds. that's exactly why you should only use metal valve caps with the integral rubber or neoprene, whatever they use for the sealing gasket. if you want some really trick valve stem caps look at what's available in the street rodding marketplace. loads of stuff in that area.
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There was a thread about PIA to add air to tires and these came up not long ago. The poster liked them. That's all I can remember.......we can't use them since we have spoked/tubed wheels.
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Anybody using these, and what is your opinion of them? (Searched for a review and couldn't find anything)..Thanks, Mike
http://www.motorcycleanchor.com/tire_valves/index.htm
http://www.motorcycleanchor.com/tire_valves/index.htm
I think I search for "angled valve" in the title and that's how I found the thread. Or search for "motorcycleanchor" in the text.
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Anybody using these, and what is your opinion of them? (Searched for a review and couldn't find anything)..Thanks, Mike
http://www.motorcycleanchor.com/tire_valves/index.htm
http://www.motorcycleanchor.com/tire_valves/index.htm
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From: Austin, TX - Some call it heaven.
I bought a set when I had my rear tire replaced, and they work very well. I'll add on on the front when the tire finally wears out.
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Anybody using these, and what is your opinion of them? (Searched for a review and couldn't find anything)..Thanks, Mike
http://www.motorcycleanchor.com/tire_valves/index.htm
http://www.motorcycleanchor.com/tire_valves/index.htm
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i didn't even bother to see what they are, but if they're the kind that indicates the tire pressure by a red, green, or yellow band, forget it. they're very unsafe and prone to failure. some racing associations require a metal valve cap with an included rubber gasket inside to seal the valve stem. think about it, the centrifugal force can overcome the spring holding the plunger in place allowing the valve to open and leak at high speeds. that's exactly why you should only use metal valve caps with the integral rubber or neoprene, whatever they use for the sealing gasket. if you want some really trick valve stem caps look at what's available in the street rodding marketplace. loads of stuff in that area.
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Lots of info on these on the forum. I have them and will have them on every bike I own from now on. Extremely well made and a perfect solution to the valve stem problem on the '09 + wheels.