Angled Tire Valves for Rear Tire

[SAL]

I have been able to install (a 90 degree) angled tire valve on my ST's front wheel w/o any problems.

However, I can't seem to find one that fits on the rear wheel. I was out yesterday and was a tiny bit low (about 2 lbs) on the rear tire. However, with the stock valve stem getting air into it is a royal pain as there is just not much space.

Has anybody had any luck replacing the stock (straight) rubber Valve Stem with an angled Metal one. If so what model/make did you get. I am leaving for Alaska on a trip in July and doing a couple of weekender between now and then and would really like something I can use to ease the process of checking air pressure and putting air in.

I appreciate any thoughts anyone has.

 

[HHH]

I have been able to install (a 90 degree) angled tire valve on my ST's front wheel w/o any problems.

However, I can't seem to find one that fits on the rear wheel. I was out yesterday and was a tiny bit low (about 2 lbs) on the rear tire. However, with the stock valve stem getting air into it is a royal pain as there is just not much space.

Has anybody had any luck replacing the stock (straight) rubber Valve Stem with an angled Metal one. If so what model/make did you get. I am leaving for Alaska on a trip in July and doing a couple of weekender between now and then and would really like something I can use to ease the process of checking air pressure and putting air in.

I appreciate any thoughts anyone has.

I thought about angled valves, but I was under the impression the issue would be on the front one due to the valve be sitting between the two rim ribs, now you told us otherwise, I will be all ears to the replies here.

I used to have angled valves on my R1, the brand I used was Ariete (sp).
One of the options I was thinking would be the 45° instead of the 90° but again, since your findings, I want to read more about it now.

 

[frez]

I have a right angled valve extension that I screw onto the valve when I want to pump up the tyres. I think I bought it off ebay. I guess you could leave it on the valve all the time, but it might cause too much stress on the valve leading to premature failure.

 

[mrpete64]

Me too! I went for my first ride yesterday....finally got to 65f here in upstate New York. Went to the gas station to put air in my tires. What a pain-in-the-ass trying to get the air gauge to fit on the valve stem. I, also, would like to see if there is a 90 degree valve stem that works...correctly.

Mr. Pete-------->
aging hippie

 

[Poohbear]

I know that on occasion you might have to top up your tyres at a garage but ordinarily you should check and fill your tyres at home when they are cold. If you set your tyre pressures when the tyres are hot while out riding, they will be on the low side.

 

[Snooze]

I use a brass 90 degree valve extension that I screw on each time I air up. I carry the valve in my tank bag. I thought I could just buy two 90 degree valve extensions and keep them on all the time. Wrong - after installing the two valve extensions, I came out the next morning to two flat tires. They did not make a tight enough connection to run all the time. My system works for me. At the next tire change you might look at installing a 90 degree valve that is not just a screw on extension.

 

[SAL]

I know that on occasion you might have to top up your tyres at a garage but ordinarily you should check and fill your tyres at home when they are cold. If you set your tyre pressures when the tyres are hot while out riding, they will be on the low side.

Obviously you are correct. But a couple of times I have come out of a motel where the weather cooled down a bunch and my tires were low. In those instances where you are close to a Gas Station with a pump it is nice to kill 2 birds with one stone ... gas and air. FWIW, when this situation has occurred I cheek the pressure at the motel and when I get to the gas station I see how much it has gone up and adjust accordingly.

Sometimes however, the gas station pump is an absolute bear to get to work on that straight valve stem. In those cases a valve extension is a good idea.

 

[Nig5]

I use a brass 90 degree valve extension that I screw on each time I air up. I carry the valve in my tank bag. I thought I could just buy two 90 degree valve extensions and keep them on all the time. Wrong - after installing the two valve extensions, I came out the next morning to two flat tires. They did not make a tight enough connection to run all the time. My system works for me. At the next tire change you might look at installing a 90 degree valve that is not just a screw on extension.

Agree I only use to pump up tyre but don't leave them on because of air leaks

 

[Brick]

Ok Sal what is the 90 degree stem you used on the front and what is the problem on rear... exactly?

For years I have wanted to get 90 degree stems for the 2012 and now the 2014 just never have found what to use.

What where and how much... ::003::

 

[Philistine]

I have been thinking of buying some of these on Ebay
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/121348166646?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

[Berg_Donk]

I'm using steel ones with a 45 deg angle. They're angled back too so a airhose/gauge slides in between the spokes and disc and, work well. They were generic ones from my local automotive tyre service place.

 

[SAL]

Ok Sal what is the 90 degree stem you used on the front and what is the problem on rear... exactly?

For years I have wanted to get 90 degree stems for the 2012 and now the 2014 just never have found what to use.

What where and how much... ::003::

Looks like the one linked to by Philistine except it is 90 degree rather than 45 degree. I bought it at No-Mar (the folks that make the tire changers) here in Fenton, MO.

I will look it up on ebay to see if I can get a link. It looks exactly like the listed one below:

http://www.motosport.com/product?psreferrer=http%253A%252F%252Fwww.google.com%252Faclk%253Fsa%253Dl%2526ai%253DCWNYgSFQsVfWLKoyGpAOAjoCwDfmBrqkFoarxh_AB-aaE-a4CCAQQASDJmKILKAVgyd6IipikiBOgAZGitP0DyAEHqgQnT9D-Lv8lXrhUXpLGojtkBTbo2p0hXD7pR7-h8-KW8AsDcAPP_qn3gAWQTsAFBaAGJoAH193LAogHAZAHAqgHpr4b2AcB4BLEgKXOityCk_sB%2526sig%253DAOD64_1w6PsF_1yuj8hvu0yI9C7n9FA6qQ%2526ctype%253D5%2526rct%253Dj%2526q%253D%2526ved%253D0CCIQww8%2526adurl%253Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.rkdms.com%252Fredirect%25253Fc%25253D1409989452%252526en%25253D27%252526cl%25253D500%252526u%25253Dhttp%2525253A%2525252F%2525252Fwww.motosport.com%2525252Fad%2525252F%2525253Fcode%2525253DSS-M-G-P-NA-PLA-STREET%25252526key%2525253DBikeMaster-90-Degree-Angled-Valve-Stems%25252526adpos%2525253D1o1%25252526creative%2525253D64385814265%25252526device%2525253Dc%25252526matchtype%2525253D%25252526network%2525253Dg&pssource=true&segment=badger-street&key=BikeMaster-90-Degree-Angled-Valve-Stems&adpos=1o1&creative=64385814265&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=CjwKEAjw0q2pBRC3jrb24JjE8VgSJAAyIzAdUT1wn61aywq3QNZxVPKisrFkSRo6suRbkxYwVg7UaBoCzt3w_wcB

It is from Motsport website.

 

[Mikeybikey57]

I have one of these under the saddle. Take the dust cap off the rear wheel valve, screw this onto it, undo its dust cap and fill with air. ::008::

 

[mingo]

I just dropped my rear wheel to have a tire installed, and supplied them with an angled metal valve stem. I'll post a pic when I pick up the wheel.

 

[mingo]

This is a metal angled valve stem sourced from a Honda Goldwing.

 

[Scouse]

I use one of these Oxford products valve extenders, it fits easily under the seat. About £10.00 in the UK.