My '11 RKC has a tough rear valve stem location too.
I bought the "Slime Digital Air Compressor" that screws straight down onto the valve stem. It is a small unit, plugs into the battery pigtail, and the digital display shows tire pressure when you screw it on. Program it for what PSI you want, and it delivers, pretty accurate.
I also have the Topeak 90 Connector, keep it on the bike just in case. I use the HD Air Gauge with the stainless hose for regular checks.
You are right, what a pain. Much better design needed.

 

I put these http://www.motorcycleanchor.com/tire_valves/index.htm on my last tire change and they are great. I fail to see why they would be a problem with balancing. That just doesn't make sense. I did use the puncture proof/balancer Ride-On this time too though. I'm well pleased with both products.

 

I use a high volume bicycle pump with a flip off schrader valve hose and a gauge. That way I don't have to fire up the compressor just to top off my tires.

 

Thanks for all the replies, and let me restate, I am looking for "angled metal valve stems", I already have the extension hose, and a Slime mini compressor. What I am trying to get away from is having to lay down (on the garage floor, or gas station parking lot) to air my tires. Remember, I have an Ultra, and if you can put air in my tires without having to lay down, or put the bike on a life, you are more than welcome to show me how.

Thanks again,
David

 

I think the cliff notes version is angled valve stems are heavier and can cause balance issues. It is what it is brother.

 

If the angled valve stems are installed when a tire is changed, the balance job includes the weight of the new valve stems, which now are just part of the wheel so they should be "invisible" from a balance standpoint. If, on the other hand, you install them by just breaking the bead on one side and then air up the same tire in the same orientation to the rim, a slight change might be noticed.

 

Running the motorcycle anchor stems on my Ultra. Bought them several months before a tire change and had the dealer install during tire change. It does make attaching the gauge or compressor easier but still a pain getting under the bags and around the brake disks.

 

Do you mean that you don't have a straight shot to the valve stem? Is the brake rotor in the way? Guess I had better look at my situation a little closer. Thanks for that info.

David

 

Check out www.jakewilson.com He has 45 degree angled valve stems and they work great. Ride safe.

 

Good deal For 2 bucks
http://www.jakewilson.com/search?ter...ed+valve+stems
Thanks old.gezr