Bernie Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 First ride today with the new Rear Wheel Flange and new rear disc brake by ABM. Link to comment
aggieengineer Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 What caught my eye in the picture was the valve stem. Details? Link to comment
Bernie Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 I used to have Cycle Gear change my tires and they had it in stock, so I had them replace it. it is metal 45 degree. Very durable, at the moment the bike has 150,000 miles on it and all I ever have down is change the valve core every few times. And believe me I change a lot of tires. I would highly recommend it instead of the rubber ones. Link to comment
aggieengineer Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Thanks. By coincidence, I just happened to drive by Cycle Gear yesterday while I was in Fort Worth. I replace my valve stem every summer when I replace the tires, but that looks like a nice improvement. Will definitely pick one up. Link to comment
walton66 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Boy I like that also, would save a lot of swearing each time I check or add air at the rear. I will look for one also. Link to comment
w2ge Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Also on fleabay you can get anodized right angle valve stems... China specials, but I've used on for at least 10k miles and it is perfect. I got one in a blueish Greg color, works great. And no, it does not throw off the wheel balance. Link to comment
Guest Kakugo Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Just a head up: if you buy alloy stem valves either make sure you get a plastic cap or put a dab of grease on the threads. Those things have a nasty tendency for freezing solid if fit with metal caps and the only way to solve the problem is by replacing them. Link to comment
duckbubbles Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Wunderlich sells a high quality 90 deg. valve stem. Frank Link to comment
Joe Frickin' Friday Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 ..a blueish Greg color... Just a tip: if Greg is blueish, he needs oxygen. Link to comment
w2ge Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 But he's always been that color, Screw him! :-) Gotta love "Spill Chick" Link to comment
Luma46 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 I guess this slanted valve stem would not be possible with the tire pressure monitor option...? Link to comment
Luma46 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Oh, forgot to ask, are you saying 'Bernie' that the new brake disk is a part of the recall job? Link to comment
Bernie Posted June 21, 2015 Author Share Posted June 21, 2015 Oh, forgot to ask, are you saying 'Bernie' that the new brake disk is a part of the recall job? No the new disc is not part of the recall, it is part of using my brakes to much and wearing the disc below minimum thickness, those requiring replacement. As long as you don't use your brakes, this should never happen to you. As for the valve stem, no it is not part of the TPS system, I manually check my tire pressure, the old fashion way, with a gauge. Link to comment
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