TFT Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Anybody got them? Where do you buy them? Are there any issues with them? I saw some somewhere and thought I might replace mine when I get my new tires mounted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikesblackbird Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Anybody got them? Where do you buy them? Are there any issues with them? I saw some somewhere and thought I might replace mine when I get my new tires mounted. Don't know for sure, but read somewhere that these are a no, no for cycles. There is a chance that the angle would poosibly allow them to be pulled out while riding. My 2 cents.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartonmd Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Anybody got them? Where do you buy them? Are there any issues with them? I saw some somewhere and thought I might replace mine when I get my new tires mounted. Don't know for sure, but read somewhere that these are a no, no for cycles. There is a chance that the angle would poosibly allow them to be pulled out while riding. My 2 cents.... That's what I read... not so much pulled out, but bent over to the point of leaking air out at VERY high speeds... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exskibum Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Jeff, at SportBikeEffects has the good (but expensive) ones: http://sportbikeeffects.com/products.asp?cat=8530 Right angle, machined aluminum. I've heard they are a bitch to install, but several comments about them over on teh FJR site have been positive -- nothing about leaking. Gonna get some myself for the Carozzerrias on the Bird when I next replace tires. The straight ones on those Caros are ok for using my compressor at home (I made up an angled fitting), but nearly impossible to access with a gas station's straight hose (the X of the wheel design doesn't give enough room). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 My boy has them on his Kaw and don't have any trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartonmd Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 I think the issue is with the rubber ones, not the aluminum ones... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2xx2 Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 Anybody got them? Where do you buy them? Are there any issues with them? I saw some somewhere and thought I might replace mine when I get my new tires mounted. Hey man.... Get them right from mother Honda. These are stock on GL1500 Goldwings. I just replaced one on my Wing. That being said, I know our birds aren't Wings, but it's a solid valve. Aluminum, not rubber. Just might be the ticket you're looking for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skull Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 Anybody got them? Where do you buy them? Are there any issues with them? I saw some somewhere and thought I might replace mine when I get my new tires mounted. Hey man.... Get them right from mother Honda. These are stock on GL1500 Goldwings. I just replaced one on my Wing. That being said, I know our birds aren't Wings, but it's a solid valve. Aluminum, not rubber. Just might be the ticket you're looking for! Get the little plastic holders that go between the bent-over part and the rim. This would be the key to keeping them leak-free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrganDonor Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 I bought a handfull of the metal ones off of eBay... haven't installed them, as I ended up NOT doing my own tire change at Red-NEXXT as I had planned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumbo2000 Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 I have one that came stock on the rear tire of my VTX. I never had a problem with it and it definitely makes checking the tire pressure easier. If I remember correctly though...it does have some kind of extra bracket that holds it in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFT Posted June 22, 2006 Author Share Posted June 22, 2006 I'll be checking with Honda for the Goldwing ones. Thanks!!! Sportbike effects want $28.95 for the stems and another $28 for shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John01XX Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 I'll be checking with Honda for the Goldwing ones. Thanks!!! Sportbike effects want $28.95 for the stems and another $28 for shipping. I have a pair of the angle stems that were removed from a ZX12 rim that are made out of Brass - factory OEM from Kawasaki on the Red 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 Sportbike effects want $28.95 for the stems and another $28 for shipping. You have got to be kidding me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFT Posted June 24, 2006 Author Share Posted June 24, 2006 I bought one from the local Honda dealership for $12.98. They come stock on the rear wheels of the VTX and the Gold Wing. You don't really need them for the front wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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