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Nov 23, 2010 | 06:24 AM

#21

Jinks

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Originally Posted by gmurdock

Anybody use one of these? http://www.motorcycleanchor.com/tire_valves/index.htm

I've had 'em on my '07 since the first tire change. The only issue is be sure they clear the brake caliper. At first you think they mount at right angles to the wheel, but depending on the wheel you may need to angle them forward or backward a little. They weigh almost nothing, & make checkin' pressure a lot easier. Almost three years, & no problems. I highly recommend 'em.

Nov 23, 2010 | 06:45 AM

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frenchbiker

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Originally Posted by troop

I just got these off ebay but haven't installed them yet. Pretty cheap to give a try...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-Mot...item588b0e31c4

That's what I was talking about in a previous post. They're ok but each time you screw them on and off, you'll lose air. You know that they don't stay on the wheel, right?

Nov 23, 2010 | 07:47 AM

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Slash

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From: Between Chicago & Milwaukee

http://www.getagauge.com/Tire-Gauges...age-EZ-Air.cfm

Nov 23, 2010 | 08:10 AM

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mariner227

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Originally Posted by brgtr3

No problem here... ordered a set on last Saturday, and had 'em in my hands by noon on Monday. Now that's fast! They look very solid. They won't be installed for a few more thousand miles (I've got 9K miles now, but before mid summer, I'll get new tires and slap these badboys on the ride,

Me too! I ordered a set and they arrived in a few days. Paid with PayPal. I have not installed them but they look like a quality product.

Nov 23, 2010 | 08:49 AM

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jberg

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From: Rockland County, NY

I love these things. Super quality and problem solved. What's $32 for something functional in light of what we all spend for cosmetic stuff?

Nov 23, 2010 | 01:51 PM

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Aleslinger

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From: Reseda, CA

The perfect solution for my 09 with stock rims. I have the black ones so they disappear. The tires should have come from the factory with this setup.

Nov 23, 2010 | 02:13 PM

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troop

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Originally Posted by frenchbiker

That's what I was talking about in a previous post. They're ok but each time you screw them on and off, you'll lose air. You know that they don't stay on the wheel, right?

Haven't tried them yet but I asked the seller about that. He sent me a message that said they were meant to be kept on all the time as that's why they're sold per pair. I'll know come spring....

Nov 23, 2010 | 02:41 PM

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tj316

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From: sunny florida

anyone use these with dyna beads, I like the look but wonder how hard it would be to install dyna beads compared to a straight valve stem

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Nov 23, 2010 | 02:47 PM

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Jrsess

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From: Wesley Chapel Fl.

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Originally Posted by gmurdock

Anybody use one of these? http://www.motorcycleanchor.com/tire_valves/index.htm
Or got a better idea? Tired of the HD stems

What an awesome product! I installed them about a year ago. Super easy checking pressures now. I've got a 08 SG, Vivid Black as you can see. Black looks great. I highly recommend them. Jrsess

Nov 23, 2010 | 02:52 PM

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frenchbiker

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From: The Burgh

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Originally Posted by troop

Haven't tried them yet but I asked the seller about that. He sent me a message that said they were meant to be kept on all the time as that's why they're sold per pair. I'll know come spring....

If you leave them on permanently, you'll have to re-balance the wheel cause they add weight on one side. Also, make sure they clear the brake calipers.

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