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Title: Valve stems
Post by: rbond on January 29, 2023, 01:17:08 PM: I need two valve stems to fit a pair of cast wheels from a 2016 V7 Stone. OEM stems are $27.00 and up. Rediculous!!! Any more reasonable options? I have a pair Michelin road classics coming to mount soon, so I want the wheels to be ready.
Title: Re: Valve stems
Post by: Dirk_S on January 29, 2023, 01:43:12 PM: I don’t think $27 a pair is ridiculous if they’re good. Personally, I like right angle valve stems, and have Bikemaster brand on all four of my wheels that I built. $21 from Revzilla before adding any discounts they offer:

https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/bike-master-90-degree-valve-stems?gclid=Cj0KCQiAz9ieBhCIARIsACB0oGLpbkUfhxe3v82hd9yoz3M6DFGayePpCofEqzlDXNK6NdIumuotrvMaAk8pEALw_wcB (https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/bike-master-90-degree-valve-stems?gclid=Cj0KCQiAz9ieBhCIARIsACB0oGLpbkUfhxe3v82hd9yoz3M6DFGayePpCofEqzlDXNK6NdIumuotrvMaAk8pEALw_wcB)
Title: Re: Valve stems
Post by: Vagrant on January 29, 2023, 05:44:21 PM: You shouldn't use a 90 with a TPMS. FWIW, I use the Napa 90-426. Great product and was $5. last year.
Title: Re: Valve stems
Post by: Bisbonian on January 30, 2023, 07:38:25 AM: I get mine from Kurveygirl, because I like the name.

The 83 degree stem is a little easier to access sometimes.

They are $30 for the pair, but I've never been disappointed.
Title: Re: Valve stems
Post by: Perazzimx14 on January 30, 2023, 09:12:25 AM: Most valve stems are either .453" or .625" with motorcycles typically being .453"

I prefer TR412 the are short and at under $1 cheap enough to change with every tire change.

(https://i.ibb.co/287bC9y/Valve-stem.jpg) (https://ibb.co/287bC9y)
Title: Re: Valve stems
Post by: 80CX100 on January 30, 2023, 10:44:04 AM: I put on an angled set from Kurveygirl as well. I've got many tire pressure gauges and with straight valve stems,brake rotors,it's always a pita trying to fit a gauge in there.

I "think" they're 90 degrees. Verify your hole diameter iirc there were 2 sizes available.

Be aware that the cast wheel can be thick in that area,there may not be a lot of thread sticking into the inside of the wheel;next time I have the tire off I'll be lock titing the valve stem nut to secure it.
Title: Re: Valve stems
Post by: bigbikerrick on January 30, 2023, 02:00:01 PM: Does any one know what size valve stems I would need to fit the borrani wheels on my Convert to do a conversion to tubeless?
Thanks alot
Rick D.
Title: Re: Valve stems
Post by: Don G on January 30, 2023, 05:30:32 PM: Old school Buicks used the weirdo .625 dia. stems, try to find a set of those when you need them.... :sad: DonG
Title: Re: Valve stems
Post by: Perazzimx14 on January 30, 2023, 06:46:33 PM: Quote from: Don G on January 30, 2023, 05:30:32 PM
Old school Buicks used the weirdo .625 dia. stems, try to find a set of those when you need them.... :sad: DonG

Every auto parts store, WalMart, TSC, RK or tire shop has .625 valve stems readily available.
Title: Re: Valve stems
Post by: Don G on January 30, 2023, 08:13:55 PM: .625 stems may be popular where you live in USA, not everyone lives there.... DonG
Title: Re: Valve stems
Post by: 73 sport on January 30, 2023, 08:22:19 PM: Don G. Thank the Great Spirit that not "everyone" lives here. First, we would run out of .625" valve stems, secondly, we have too many people already.