Valve Stems

[plainmd]

I am going to put new 90 degree valve stems on the front and rear of my 06 midnight star venture.....Do they take a special size........And where is a good place to get them....Thanks in advance

[Guest]

If I remember correctly the rear has a smaller hole then the front. I used the rear stock elbow up front once and it barely sealed. I went with an aftermarket front angled valve instead, available at most cycle shops. What I did do however was have the stems rotated to come out on the right side (highside) of the bike so it makes adding air a little easier.

[etcswjoe]

I read one time you need to make sure the 90 is short enough not to hit the brake caliper on the front.

[Lone Eagle]

Do NOT - whatever you do - get a 90 degree that has rubber at the base - example of one I got from Cycle Gear on day and had installed on my front tire. That rubber base developed a hair line crack - causing a front tire blow out at 50MPH - wasn't fun. Immediatly had it replaced with an all metal (or whatever) 90 degree stem. Evidently, those rubber based ones came from China - and from my understanding, all were recalled for the reason above.

[eagleeye]

What I did do however was have the stems rotated to come out on the right side (highside) of the bike so it makes adding air a little easier.

 

Ruffy, thanks for the headsup on that, great idea.

 

 

Steve

[plainmd]

I am still looking for someone that knows the right size to buy for front and rear.I want to get these before I put my new tires on

[davecb]

My 07 a came with a 90 degree on the rear, don't need it on the front.........

[KAWoodworth]

Ditto on every thing Lone Eagle said. I was going 65 MPH with my wife on the back when my front tire went out because of the valve stem. Only get the all medal valve stems. The one's I found on the internet were Yamaha racing ones. The were guarenteed for 10 years and said not to replace them with the next tire change.

[Leland]

I have my rear facing the right side and I DO NOT like it. Very inconvenient next to the brake rotor. Next tire change, I'm going back to the left (tire stems only).

[rod]

Have them angle the stem at 45 deg not straight out. It gives you more room to get the air chuck on. I put them pointing to the right side. Rod