Honda CH250 valve stems

wlkn_mn · 05-16-2012, 01:54 PM

I just scored a great deal on a new scoot, but the front tire is showing some dry rot on the sidewalls. I want to replace it, along with the front valve stem, but am having trouble sourcing the valve stems. Anyone ever been down this road and found an aftermarket replacement or an OEM part? Bike Bandit only shows a PN for the rear stem; is it the same? Could the Helix stems work? I'll eventually be doing the rear too, so any info on that would be great as well.

BTW - I'll be "upgrading" the rear shocks with CB400F units from '74 next week. I'll post the process if anyone is interested...

bbishoppcm · 05-16-2012, 02:46 PM

Don't these use tube tires?

PinkSteel · 05-16-2012, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bbishoppcm

Don't these use tube tires?

They sure do.

And rear springs from a CB350 will work, as well.

Wentwest · 05-16-2012, 08:34 PM

Nope, they are tubeless. Whatever you decide, use right angle stems. I bought some on ebay. You can use any regular stem, just be sure it has a right angle so you can put an air chuck on it.

fullmetalscooter · 05-17-2012, 09:20 PM

120 bucks for 2 tires = safety. Vs riding tires that older then 3 years can equal nice bill for 5 grand plus if it blows out and you end up spending a day in Emergency ward . As the the valve stems any shop should be able to order some. A scooter shop might even have some in stock. Scappy dog .com sells them for 5 bucks a shot.

jmarsh · 05-18-2012, 08:22 AM

I think you need to buy new tires.

Krusty ... · 05-18-2012, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wlkn_mn

I just scored a great deal on a new scoot, but the front tire is showing some dry rot on the sidewalls. I want to replace it, along with the front valve stem, but am having trouble sourcing the valve stems. Anyone ever been down this road and found an aftermarket replacement or an OEM part? Bike Bandit only shows a PN for the rear stem; is it the same? Could the Helix stems work? I'll eventually be doing the rear too, so any info on that would be great as well.

BTW - I'll be "upgrading" the rear shocks with CB400F units from '74 next week. I'll post the process if anyone is interested...

This guy has the angled valve stems you want.

http://ch250dude.com/ch250-parts.html?m

He also has YSS shocks that fit with no modifying needed.

wlkn_mn · 05-21-2012, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krusty ...

This guy has the angled valve stems you want.

http://ch250dude.com/ch250-parts.html?m

He also has YSS shocks that fit with no modifying needed.

Great, I ordered a set! Thanks!!

creighta · 05-21-2012, 06:39 PM

DO Not BUY CHINESE VALVE STEMS! be careful w rt angle stems for cheap, the Chinese ones are known for blowing apart where the rubber and metal meet. I had it happen (in driveway luckily) bad news. I buy them at Honda they are $12each, but your life kinda gets bet on these when you only have two tires.

wlkn_mn · 06-07-2012, 08:24 AM

FYI - CH250dude is experiencing some technical difficulties with his website / payment method via PayPal. If you recently made an order with him, you should send him a note via the website and confirm it was received. (May or June 2012)

My order was lost and he's not sure how many others were as well. I was easily able to cancel the transaction and get him the funds via another of his accounts, but he's concerned this same issue may have affected others. He seems like a good dude so be patient!

wlkn_mn · 01-03-2013, 08:55 PM

I should have updated this earlier, but I forgot. CH250 dude came through on my order and the products are as described.

05-16-2012, 01:54 PM	#1
wlkn_mn ^OP out riding Joined: May 2008 Location: In the belly of the beast Oddometer: 92	Honda CH250 valve stems I just scored a great deal on a new scoot, but the front tire is showing some dry rot on the sidewalls. I want to replace it, along with the front valve stem, but am having trouble sourcing the valve stems. Anyone ever been down this road and found an aftermarket replacement or an OEM part? Bike Bandit only shows a PN for the rear stem; is it the same? Could the Helix stems work? I'll eventually be doing the rear too, so any info on that would be great as well. BTW - I'll be "upgrading" the rear shocks with CB400F units from '74 next week. I'll post the process if anyone is interested... __________________ Slow is smooth and smooth is fast

05-17-2012, 09:20 PM	#5
fullmetalscooter Let me take this duck off Joined: Apr 2009 Location: BC Oddometer: 2,035	120 bucks for 2 tires = safety. Vs riding tires that older then 3 years can equal nice bill for 5 grand plus if it blows out and you end up spending a day in Emergency ward . As the the valve stems any shop should be able to order some. A scooter shop might even have some in stock. Scappy dog .com sells them for 5 bucks a shot. __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body,but rather to skid in sideways totally worn out shouting WHAT A RUSH, WHAT A RIDE. Got to go places to be, people to kill and far to many woman.

06-07-2012, 08:24 AM	#10
wlkn_mn ^OP out riding Joined: May 2008 Location: In the belly of the beast Oddometer: 92	FYI - CH250dude is experiencing some technical difficulties with his website / payment method via PayPal. If you recently made an order with him, you should send him a note via the website and confirm it was received. (May or June 2012) My order was lost and he's not sure how many others were as well. I was easily able to cancel the transaction and get him the funds via another of his accounts, but he's concerned this same issue may have affected others. He seems like a good dude so be patient! __________________ Slow is smooth and smooth is fast

01-03-2013, 08:55 PM	#11
wlkn_mn ^OP out riding Joined: May 2008 Location: In the belly of the beast Oddometer: 92	I should have updated this earlier, but I forgot. CH250 dude came through on my order and the products are as described. __________________ Slow is smooth and smooth is fast

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05-16-2012, 02:46 PM	#2
bbishoppcm It ain't a moped. Joined: May 2010 Location: Bennington, NH Oddometer: 662	Don't these use tube tires?

05-16-2012, 08:34 PM	#4
Wentwest Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Northern California Oddometer: 166	Nope, they are tubeless. Whatever you decide, use right angle stems. I bought some on ebay. You can use any regular stem, just be sure it has a right angle so you can put an air chuck on it.

05-18-2012, 08:22 AM	#6
jmarsh Adventurer Joined: Jan 2012 Location: vermont Oddometer: 22	I think you need to buy new tires.

05-21-2012, 06:39 PM	#9
creighta Adventurer Joined: Oct 2011 Location: sOHi Oddometer: 95	DO Not BUY CHINESE VALVE STEMS! be careful w rt angle stems for cheap, the Chinese ones are known for blowing apart where the rubber and metal meet. I had it happen (in driveway luckily) bad news. I buy them at Honda they are $12each, but your life kinda gets bet on these when you only have two tires.