Adding air to the rear tire on a 2011 RKC

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#41

06-07-2011 | 10:11 PM

mgmmgm

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From: Spokane, WA.

90 degree valve stems

Hey, Great idea! To bad the MoCo could not do that factory.

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Originally Posted by Terrabella

Had the same issues on my 09 Ultra Classic. Tried many approaches but in the end, I opt for 90 degree valve stems. Now, it's no problem at all. Here are some photos of different valve stems that can make life easier and a photo of the stem installed. The Harley mechanic who installed them put them on his bike as well.

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#42

06-07-2011 | 11:08 PM

mailmanhugh

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I just ordered a pair of these valve stems. When I replace my tires in a few thousand more miles I will have these installed.

http://www.motorcycleanchor.com/tire_valves/index.htm

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#43

06-08-2011 | 06:27 AM

who?me?

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I have a quality bicycle pump with a lift up to lock chuck. Joe Blow is a good brand name. Get one at any bicycle shop. It can handle 110+ lbs in my bicycle, it has no problem with 36 or so in a motorcycle tire. I don't remove bags. Never taks more than five or six pumps to get to what I need. I check my pressure about once a month. The most difficult part is getting the valve at the bottom.
This is so simple..............

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#44

06-08-2011 | 12:21 PM

garycoho

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Air in spoked wheel bike

There obviously is a problem putting air in bikes with spoke wheels and a vertical stem. I dont get the smart a-- responses from some of the people on the forum,that said , you dont have to be a mcguyver just get a 90 degree valve stem extender...

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