Angled valve stem issue
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06-23-2011, 09:26 AM
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I have an '07 Ultra Classic with stock,factory whels.. Yesterday I had a new tire installed. I had ordered a set of these angled valve stems (www.motorcycleanchor.com) to help with access to tire pressure. I left the bike to have the new rear tire installed and gave them the valve stem to install while the tire was off. When I pick the bike up they hand me the valve stem and tell me they did not install it because it will not seal against the wheel correctly. He said they have tried them before and there is just enough curvature that the stem will not seal.
Has anybody else had any experience with these?
I purchased these based upon other threads I had read and sure don't remember reading that the wheel needed any modification for these.
Thanks!
Don
Has anybody else had any experience with these?
I purchased these based upon other threads I had read and sure don't remember reading that the wheel needed any modification for these.
Thanks!
Don
Time to find someone else to work on your bike.
My guess..... they forgot to install them, and didn't want to bother breaking down your wheel again.
#12
06-23-2011, 10:47 AM
After these responses and my previous research I think they just screwed up.
I was/am particularly upset that I was in the building waiting while they did the work.
They didn't bother to come tell me or show me there was an issue while the bike was apart. They call me up to the counter saying my bike was ready. And oh by the way here is your stem back we couldn't use it.
Very suspicious at the least. Guess I will see what I can do to get it installed.
Thanks everyone!
I was/am particularly upset that I was in the building waiting while they did the work.
They didn't bother to come tell me or show me there was an issue while the bike was apart. They call me up to the counter saying my bike was ready. And oh by the way here is your stem back we couldn't use it.
Very suspicious at the least. Guess I will see what I can do to get it installed.
Thanks everyone!
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11-05-2011, 03:54 PM
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I've heard of several of these working out just fine. You could install them yourself - bike on the lift, deflate the tires, "pinch" the beads loose at the stems, remove old ones, install new ones, check out youtube videos on seating with starting fluid and a lighter. Impress your buddies - seat both at once! Be da Man!!!
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I have an '07 Ultra Classic with stock,factory whels.. Yesterday I had a new tire installed. I had ordered a set of these angled valve stems (www.motorcycleanchor.com) to help with access to tire pressure. I left the bike to have the new rear tire installed and gave them the valve stem to install while the tire was off. When I pick the bike up they hand me the valve stem and tell me they did not install it because it will not seal against the wheel correctly. He said they have tried them before and there is just enough curvature that the stem will not seal.
Has anybody else had any experience with these?
I purchased these based upon other threads I had read and sure don't remember reading that the wheel needed any modification for these.
Thanks!
Don
Has anybody else had any experience with these?
I purchased these based upon other threads I had read and sure don't remember reading that the wheel needed any modification for these.
Thanks!
Don
Figure Pictures Speak louder than words even made a post about recommending these on another Forum ..
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11-05-2011, 04:13 PM
This was my first thought also. It looks like you have more than a few second opinions and testimonials from the replies here. I know that my dealer actually stocks these angled stems and will ask you if you prefer them when you have a tire change. I opted not to put them in, but have kicked myself for that every time I check pressures.
Mike
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