Angled Valve Stems
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: NW Arkansas
I got mine here. the cat's *** for touring bikes!
http://www.motorcycleanchor.com/tire_valves/index.htm
http://www.motorcycleanchor.com/tire_valves/index.htm
That's what I used. Work great and they cost a lot more than regular ol' 90 degree valve stems so they got to be way better!!
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: 46th State, USA
I got mine here. the cat's *** for touring bikes!
http://www.motorcycleanchor.com/tire_valves/index.htm
http://www.motorcycleanchor.com/tire_valves/index.htm
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Hartford, AL
Would this be a viable alternative? I was thinking I might go this route.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
Search "valve stem alert" on this forum for MY opinion on that product
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: The Burgh
Anybody ever change over to angled valve stems like these, or other ones? The straight stems are such a PITA to get to for checking or airing up. If you've got better ones, post 'em up.
They are zero loss aluminum valves. There are probably cheaper ones but as always, you get what you pay for.
Last edited by frenchbiker; Feb 25, 2012 at 08:27 AM.
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Glendale AZ
I want to put those on next time my tires need changing but It might be tough putting them on myself being half crippled with this back of mine and I don't trust anyone to do as good a job as I would to my sh$$ so I'm conflicted. I've got some time to figure it out, taking a tire off is easier than putting it on (unless I've got my own tire changer and I dont) so I suppose I can take the tires off and locktite the stems on then take it down to CycleGear and have em put the tires on for me. That sounds plausible.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: in a van down by the river in Ga.
Thanks
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Castle Rock, CO
Bought mine from Kurvey Girl http://kurveygirl.com/shop/product_i...roducts_id=142 and have 2 full seasons and 50,xxx miles on them. I can't imagine carrying an adapter to screw on each time I want to check tire pressure - like every morning on my road trips. Just something else to carry and lose...
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,599
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From: Hoffman Estates, IL
Just ordered Anchors (thanks, forum - Always a big help in parting with a few more $$$).
And for the record, I still think it's completely insane that HD uses the valves they do, knowing how difficult they are to access. [/RANT]
And for the record, I still think it's completely insane that HD uses the valves they do, knowing how difficult they are to access. [/RANT]
Road Captain
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