valve stem trouble

datchew · 10-15-2005, 06:41 AM

took my rear wheel off and took it to a local honda bike shop.
was originally quoted $20 to replace tire and valve stem.
they ended up charging me 25 and THEN making me pay for this junk-butt valve stem. had to pay it to get my tire back.

anyway, they're absolutely worthless at that shop.
My valve stem is so bloody long that i can't get a pressure gage or pump on it, even the flat 90 degree kind. i'm not happy.

any suggestions on how to fix it? can i buy a different valve stem like the one pictured on the front tire?

see pics below.

http://www.datchew.com/r100/rear.jpg

http://www.datchew.com/r100/front.jpg

and can someone PLEASE tell me how to put pics in the thread?
the little yellow mountain icon doesn't work and neither does this
"[img]www.whatever.com[/img]"

westnash · 10-15-2005, 09:29 AM

Pretty stupid on their part. You can buy a 45 degree extension that will screw on over this. Some are designed to be left on and others not designed to be left on but would allow you to check air pressure.

woody's wheel works · 10-15-2005, 10:49 AM

[QUOTE=datchew]took my rear wheel off and took it to a local honda bike shop.
was originally quoted $20 to replace tire and valve stem.
they ended up charging me 25 and THEN making me pay for this junk-butt valve stem. ,,,,,any suggestions on how to fix it? can i buy a different valve stem like the one pictured on the front tire?

see pics below.

http://www.datchew.com/r100/rear.jpg

http://www.datchew.com/r100/front.jpg

QUOTE]

the simplest fix is getting the oem unit and replacing it,,,we routinely drill out the rea valve stem hole to fit the short 1'' rubber valve stems routinely used by most auto and mc manufacturers these days,,,am at home so don't have my drill diameter specs with me,,,,will post if i get to shop today,,,woody

datchew · 10-16-2005, 06:24 PM

well, i picked up the nice little stubby oem valvestem and tried to take off the tire and install it this evening.
Just could not break the bead on that tourance.

If you have any suggestions on how to get it off, please toss them in, or else I may just have to run it by the shop and try to sweet talk them into putting the correct one on the bike since they put the wrong one on.

thanks.

Ron Seida · 10-16-2005, 08:43 PM

You can use a c-clamp to break one side. Have fun!

datchew · 10-17-2005, 05:25 AM

c-clamp huh. damn good idea. should have thought to try that.
will let you know how it turns out.

thanks.

10-15-2005, 06:41 AM	#1
datchew ^OP Don't buy from Brad Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Savannah - the dirty south Oddometer: 7,403	valve stem trouble took my rear wheel off and took it to a local honda bike shop. was originally quoted $20 to replace tire and valve stem. they ended up charging me 25 and THEN making me pay for this junk-butt valve stem. had to pay it to get my tire back. anyway, they're absolutely worthless at that shop. My valve stem is so bloody long that i can't get a pressure gage or pump on it, even the flat 90 degree kind. i'm not happy. any suggestions on how to fix it? can i buy a different valve stem like the one pictured on the front tire? see pics below. http://www.datchew.com/r100/rear.jpg http://www.datchew.com/r100/front.jpg and can someone PLEASE tell me how to put pics in the thread? the little yellow mountain icon doesn't work and neither does this "[img]www.whatever.com[/img]" __________________ On tap:Nada Aging: 3 experiments in mead - blackberry, apple, and straight honey

10-15-2005, 10:49 AM	#3
woody's wheel works Built to Last Joined: Jun 2004 Location: 3940'33.86N 10459'54.69W Oddometer: 3,087	swap it for a rubber one or an oem one [QUOTE=datchew]took my rear wheel off and took it to a local honda bike shop. was originally quoted $20 to replace tire and valve stem. they ended up charging me 25 and THEN making me pay for this junk-butt valve stem. ,,,,,any suggestions on how to fix it? can i buy a different valve stem like the one pictured on the front tire? see pics below. http://www.datchew.com/r100/rear.jpg http://www.datchew.com/r100/front.jpg QUOTE] the simplest fix is getting the oem unit and replacing it,,,we routinely drill out the rea valve stem hole to fit the short 1'' rubber valve stems routinely used by most auto and mc manufacturers these days,,,am at home so don't have my drill diameter specs with me,,,,will post if i get to shop today,,,woody

10-16-2005, 06:24 PM	#4
datchew ^OP Don't buy from Brad Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Savannah - the dirty south Oddometer: 7,403	well, i picked up the nice little stubby oem valvestem and tried to take off the tire and install it this evening. Just could not break the bead on that tourance. If you have any suggestions on how to get it off, please toss them in, or else I may just have to run it by the shop and try to sweet talk them into putting the correct one on the bike since they put the wrong one on. thanks. __________________ On tap:Nada Aging: 3 experiments in mead - blackberry, apple, and straight honey

10-17-2005, 05:25 AM	#6
datchew ^OP Don't buy from Brad Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Savannah - the dirty south Oddometer: 7,403	c-clamp huh. damn good idea. should have thought to try that. will let you know how it turns out. thanks. __________________ On tap:Nada Aging: 3 experiments in mead - blackberry, apple, and straight honey

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10-15-2005, 09:29 AM	#2
westnash Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ Oddometer: 3,241	Pretty stupid on their part. You can buy a 45 degree extension that will screw on over this. Some are designed to be left on and others not designed to be left on but would allow you to check air pressure.

10-16-2005, 08:43 PM	#5
Ron Seida Adventman Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Oddometer: 1,237	You can use a c-clamp to break one side. Have fun!