Tire stem extender

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Sep 25, 2013 | 01:54 PM

#11

Bullitt59

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From: Saint John NB Canada

Since the valve for the rear shocks is a bitch to get at without removing the saddlebag, I was wondering if one of these would work and would leave it on all the time?

Sep 25, 2013 | 02:06 PM

#12

TUCCI

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From: Glendale AZ

Brother had those on his Metric and the centrifical force from spinning caused the rubber on the stem to crack at the base I had to go help him on the side of the road....I wouldn't advise using those.

Sep 26, 2013 | 03:08 AM

#13

Expat1

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From: Annemasse (border of Geneva-Switzerland) facing Mt-Blanc.

Quote:

Originally Posted by grbrown

The split valve stem I mentioned happened in rural France on a Saturday evening. No way of getting going again and no support to be had within 60 miles, until Tuesday morning! My longest breakdown ever! Fortunately Coucy-le-Château-Auffrique is an interesting place to get stuck!

Could potholes be used to keep tourists? Nothing can surprise me nowadays.

Sep 26, 2013 | 06:19 AM

#14

RK Joy

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From: Upstate NY

The stems are no picnic to access on a standard RK either. I have gotten a gage and an air pump with a head that work for me though.

Sep 26, 2013 | 07:12 AM

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Larry Davis

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From: Panama City, FL

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz_n_Harleyz

I broke down and bought one of them Harley braided line valve stem extenders for 9 bucks at the dealership and just carry it around in my saddle bag. Well worth the lessened frustration when it comes to putting air in my tires... you think the factory spokes are a bitch, get yourself a 21 inch fat spoke and try to get an air chuck on the valve stem. Enough to make ya wanna punch a puppy.

Would appreciate the part number for that braided line valve stem extender.
Thanks.