Wanted: good quality rigid stems.

StefanOnHisS10

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Hey guys!

I'm looking for premium quality rigid stems to mount when i change my tires next time.
I want a 90 angle for the front and a short (i think) for the rear.
I've been searching the forum about it but not found a definite answer yet.

So what are you using (and for how long) and do you have a link?

Thanks in advance,
Stefan.
 

Cycledude

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I’ve been using the 90 degree stems in Goldwing for many years probably 400,000+ miles and never an issue.

Used the 45 degree metal stems in my 2013 Tenere for a couple years but they didn’t seem to fit properly, when the first rear tire wore out took wheel to dealer to have tire changed, they changed it and I was going to mount it the next day but the tire was way Low on air so I aired it up again and tried to wiggle the stem and yes that’s where it was slowly leaking so I took it back to the dealer and had it changed to a regular rubber valve stem. The front wheel with metal stem never leaked but I’ve decided not to put metal stems in my new 2018 Tenere. Yes it’s a pain checking or adding air on the Tenere with rubber stems but I don’t like how the metal stems fit the Tenere and will probably never even try them again.
 

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I bought these at my local auto parts store, don’t remember the brand or part number. They work very well with the T12 wheels, over 100,000 kms and several tire changes and no leaks.
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It works very well with my Garmin sensors. The locknut fits nicely on the rim without modifications, the same valve stem on the front wheel and the nut fits between the rim flanges, but I did file a bit off the nut. The nuts won’t turn so the stem is turned in until the seal is snug. The flat seal fits nicely in the spot faced surfaces of the rim and cannot blow out or leak. My recommendation is to avoid modifying your wheel to make something fit, and avoid metal valve stems that have the nut on the air pressure side.
 

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pretty sure these are what I got with the bike from the po.
Additional notes though, the nuts are on the pressure side so you can't tighten with tire mounted. The front required a slight filing of one of the spoke flanges to provide clearance. They do allow you to adjust air w/o removing stem mounted TPMS's. Apologies for the dirty rear, front was just cleaned locating the bead leaks (orange marks). 20210628_155538.jpg20210628_155455.jpg
 
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ballisticexchris

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I'm running the Circuit Performance VS33 Shorty Black Bolt-in Valve Stems. I've got a few thousand miles on them no leaks and work perfect with my Garmin TPMS.


I found using the screw on TPMS caps on rubber valve stems is a no joy. they kept giving me false disconnect and low pressure readings. With the solid valve stems it fixed the problem.

I also always keep a set of Colby stems in my tire repair kit for spares:

 

StefanOnHisS10

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I'm running the Circuit Performance VS33 Shorty Black Bolt-in Valve Stems. I've got a few thousand miles on them no leaks and work perfect with my Garmin TPMS.


I found using the screw on TPMS caps on rubber valve stems is a no joy. they kept giving me false disconnect and low pressure readings. With the solid valve stems it fixed the problem.

I also always keep a set of Colby stems in my tire repair kit for spares:

Thanks Chris! Have you got some pictures for me?
 
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