Valve Stem replacements options.

[mznyc]

Spent most of the season reSToring the ole girl,finally get it sorted and the season is pretty much over.Go down to local gas station to fill her up for storage and top off tire pressures and while maneuvering the front stem to the air hose fixture,.. it pulls out at the base.20F temps and probably a 22 year old stem didn't help any.Luckily my girlfriend was following in the car and only about 10 miles from home so rode backroads at about 20mph on about 10lbs of air,awesome.
I'm looking at these anybody try them? http://www.motorcycleanchor.com/tire_valves/

 

[Uncle Phil]

I use these -

https://www.jakewilson.com/p/1753/20942/Myers-45°-Tubeless-Chrome-Valve-Stem

but I got mine from CA Sport touring years ago. I tried the Ariete but I found these were much easier to get various air chucks on - especially if you were on the road and needed to add some air. I have had zero trouble with them and have them on all the ST1100s. They all survived trips to Alaska and back and tons of miles.

 

[paulcb]

I use these.

 

[kiekeboe]

I use this extension.
because after every tire change come new air valves.
only 5,95?.

 

[mznyc]

Great stuff ,thanks guys,keep the suggestions coming.

 

[JPrieST]

I use this extension.
because after every tire change come new air valves.
only 5,95?.

I hope you are not putting this extension on top of a standard rubber valve stem. If you are, you will find yourself on the side of the road with a flat tire. These cause excessive stress on the rubber stem and the stem will crack. It may only let air out while at highway speed, but hold just fine when not rotating. I tried these once.... never again!

 

[970mike]

I use this extension.
because after every tire change come new air valves.
only 5,95€.

I have had the same set of these https://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?117842-90-Degree-Angled-Valve-Stems-Black-Red-Blue-Gold-and-Silver&highlight= for over 100,000 miles and they are still going with no problems.

 

[kiekeboe]

I hope you are not putting this extension on top of a standard rubber valve stem. If you are, you will find yourself on the side of the road with a flat tire. These cause excessive stress on the rubber stem and the stem will crack. It may only let air out while at highway speed, but hold just fine when not rotating. I tried these once.... never again!

it's one that you put on the standard rubber valve stem, as you need air in or out to do.
you should never let them there.
it is a tool, not a permanent valve

the centrifugal forces at high speeds,
can damage them and then you stand with a flat tire.

 

[Don B]

I bought a set of 85 Degree Enkei Metal Valve Stems from kurveygirl for my 1300, then decided the Enkei 3/4" Super Short Metal Valve Stem would be more practical for the front wheel as well as better looking, so I got a set of those also. I use the 85 degree valve stem on the rear and the shorty valve stem up front for access from either side of the bike. Not sure if the shorty would work on the 1100 wheel, but assume it will. Now I have a spare set of metal valve stems (or would have, if I could just remember where I put them).

BTW, kurveygirl.com is not a porn site.

 

[Jim Van]

I use plain-old rubber valve stems ( from my local tire store ) and change them at every tire change. Never had a problem when they are changed that often. The UV light doesn't have a chance to "age" the rubber with that frequent a change. I don't trust the rubber seal on the metal stems to last forever. To each his own, I guess.

 

[Don B]

I use these -

https://www.jakewilson.com/p/1753/20942/Myers-45°-Tubeless-Chrome-Valve-Stem

UP, I tried this link, but didn't see any valve stems?

 

[John OoSTerhuis]

.... I don't trust the rubber seal on the metal stems to last forever....

You're right to be concerned, Jim. If my experience is any indication. My old chrome 45 degree stems' rubber grommets started showing some cracks after 13 years and ~110K. No leaks but replaced them anyway with the aluminum 85 degree type.

JMHO, but the angled valve stems are a "muST have" if you travel at all and might ever need to use a gas station air chuck. Tip: angle the stems to the right side for ease of use with the STeed on the sidestand.

John
via iPhone 4S

 

[Kevin_56]

My old chrome 45 degree stems' rubber grommets started showing some cracks after 13 years and ~110K

Only 13 years. The rubber grommet on the 85 degree valves is pretty much covered by the valve it self. Little exposure to the sun. I do not remember reading of one of these ever failing due to the grommet. Can not say that of standard stems. Like when putting new tires on cars, replace the all rubber ones regularly.

 

[Jim Van]

You're right to be concerned, Jim. If my experience is any indication. My old chrome 45 degree stems' rubber grommets started showing some cracks after 13 years and ~110K. No leaks but replaced them anyway with the aluminum 85 degree type. John

There you go, John !! Can't trust those cheap chrome 45 degree stems !! Why hasn't the NHTSA outlawed them by now ??

BTW, I carry a 12 volt air pump for emergencies on the road that I can use if the tire store doesn't have a standard chuck on the end of their air hose. Worked good last year on the IBA Lower Great Lakes ride when I got a flat in Chatham, ON around midnight that I plugged with the plug kit that I also carry in my top case. Got it at Wal-Mart at the close-out aisle. Paid $7 .

Jim ( retired & on a fixed income )

 

[Jim Van]

Like when putting new tires on cars, replace the all rubber ones regularly.

+1 . Every tire change ( about 10K miles ) is every year or sooner. Even at that rate, payback would be about 10-12 years for the aluminum stems.

 

[Kevin_56]

I put the 85 degree stems for adding air if needed, not so I did not have to replace the rubber stems. I have since added a TPMS that are caps on the stem. You should NOT add them to rubber stems.

 

[Uncle Phil]

UP, I tried this link, but didn't see any valve stems?

Google 'Myers 45? Tubeless Chrome Valve Stem' and see if anything comes up. That's one particular brand that is out there although I don't remember if that is exactly what I have. It's pretty close and they last a real long time as John pointed out. ;-)

 

[Jim Van]

I put the 85 degree stems for adding air if needed, not so I did not have to replace the rubber stems. I have since added a TPMS that are caps on the stem. You should NOT add them to rubber stems.

Kevin: What brand TPMS are you using and for how long now ??

 

[Kevin_56]

What brand TPMS are you using and for how long now ??

Tiregard
I think it has been two years now. After my flat at FerrySTOC 2012, I knew I wanted one. Santa brought one for that Christmas. It can not get any easier to install than the cap style. Have not had to replace the batteries in the caps yet. Maybe 3 times in the receiver over two summers of use. I have mine mounted heads up above my GPS. It does BUZZ and flash if the pressure is out of the bounds of the settings. It has temperature along with pressure. Not sure how accurate the temperature is, but it does go up as you warm the tires up. More of a gage than actual. I have found the caps to be within a pound of my pencil air gage.
I would get another of these if this one failed.

 

[Uncle Phil]

Kevin - Thanks for the link. I may just have to get that setup - but then it will have to be in 'threes'. ;-) Glad to know it works and that you would replace it with the same if it died. Take care my friend.