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7moore7 11-11-2010 08:18 AM

Anyone had experience with angled valve stems?
 
Ordering some metal valve stems for when I get my wheels back. I'd like to get some of the metal ones so I don't have to replace them as often. It looks like the angled stems are not only easier to fill with air but reduce centrifugal momentum effects. Anyone had experience with them? And what are the stem diameters on these things... 10 mm?

Thanks!

8541Hawk 11-11-2010 11:13 AM


Originally Posted by 7moore7 (Post 286312)
Ordering some metal valve stems for when I get my wheels back. I'd like to get some of the metal ones so I don't have to replace them as often. It looks like the angled stems are not only easier to fill with air but reduce centrifugal momentum effects. Anyone had experience with them? And what are the stem diameters on these things... 10 mm?

Thanks!

I have them as it's the only way to get to the front valve stem with 320mm rotors.

They come in 2 different sizes, one for "stock" wheels and the other for "aftermarket" wheels. I don't have the sizes handy but can get them for you though I do believe 10mm is the size you need.

matt365 11-11-2010 02:48 PM

I've had them on my CBR for a couple years, ordered from www.kurveygirl.com

Work great, and very true about the 320mm rotors.

http://kurveygirl.com/shop/product_i...products_id=72 These are the exact ones I've been using. The cheap Enkei ones are fine.

dsevans 11-11-2010 03:40 PM

I've had them on my FJR, with no problems, for 3 or so years. But, it is recommended that they get changed more often, 2 years - I think, because of the side forces.
When you see how beefy it is, you won't believe that.
I do put mu hand over it when filling or checking to take off some pressure.
Also, before you dismount the wheel - think about exactly where you want the stem to point. It sounds easy, but is isn't. And, if way off, can make it harder to access.
Darren

oahu hawk 11-11-2010 03:47 PM

They came stock on my Streetfighter and I think they're great...


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