90* & 45* Valve stems

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Sep 27, 2020 | 01:21 PM

goldie

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90* & 45* Valve stems

Hi all,
On my 15 RGS I dam near cut my hands every time I check rear tire pressure. Anyone having any issues with either the 90* or 45* angled valve stems. I bought some metal ones and could use a little advise which might be better.

Thanks.....goldie

Sep 27, 2020 | 04:44 PM

470004

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I use this to help check the tire air pressure;

Sep 27, 2020 | 05:13 PM

barneyboy

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My valves are in the centerline of the rims, and are perpendicular to the axes.

I use a 90° chuck.

Sep 29, 2020 | 12:24 PM

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^ Looks like a great idea @ $50 but when I google it, the pic shows the chuck "end" being the typical angled head. Your pic is right angle , much easier.
Will keep looking

Sep 29, 2020 | 01:55 PM

barneyboy

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Originally Posted by eighteight

^ Looks like a great idea @ $50 but when I google it, the pic shows the chuck "end" being the typical angled head. Your pic is right angle , much easier.
Will keep looking

The inflater/gauge was originally fitted with this 45° dual foot chuck, which worked just fine with my previous bike, however it wouldn't work on the new bike. Found the 90° chuck at my local NAPA and replaced the original (chuck only).