Sonor Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 (edited) My rear wheel has a valve stem that comes straight out of the center of the tire and points directly at the axle. With the configuration of the wheel and the two disk breaks, it makes it difficult (pending the type of air hose) to connect a air hose to the valve stem. Does someone make a right angle valve stem that would work for the rear wheel? Edited April 16, 2018 by Sonor Link to comment
dirtrider Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 My rear wheel has a valve stem that comes straight out of the center of the tire and points directly at the axle. With the configuration of the wheel and the two disk breaks, it makes it difficult (pending the type of air hose) to connect a air hose to the valve stem. Does someone make a right angle valve stem that would work for the rear wheel? Afternoon Sonor Take another look, I'll bet that you only have one brake disk on the rear. There are a number of right angle valve stems that will work on the rear of the BMW 1200RT but you have to choose correctly. Due to the offset from the center on the right angle valve stems then high speed centrifugal force can continuously work the valve stem until failure. You need to find a light weight (usually aluminum) with a good leak proof seal to the rim hole. Link to comment
Qball 16 Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 After a bit of research on here & a few other forums, I ordered these at the beginning of April: eBay Valve Stems Only needed one, but they came as a pair & were dirt cheap. They're currently "en route" from China, and if they arrive before the 2018 riding season ends, I'll post a review on them once installed... Link to comment
w2ge Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 After a bit of research on here & a few other forums, I ordered these at the beginning of April: eBay Valve Stems Only needed one, but they came as a pair & were dirt cheap. They're currently "en route" from China, and if they arrive before the 2018 riding season ends, I'll post a review on them once installed... Have had them in my RT for approximately 4 years. As airtight as the stock valve, Works great. Link to comment
Dann Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 I replaced the rubber OEM stem valve of my rear wheel with a short metal stem valve a couple of years ago after it failed due to the weight of the TMPS caps. No issue since and a lot easier to reach. https://www.kurveygirl.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=27&products_id=71&osCsid=ds2t2jb3014gi90mcp3s8112h7 YMMV Link to comment
Sonor Posted April 17, 2018 Author Share Posted April 17, 2018 (edited) Well color me blind - yes Dirt, one disk brake. Nonetheless, it is a PITA (pending the air hose) to fill with air. Thanks all for the valve stem suggestions. I just was not sure if others would work or not. Edited April 17, 2018 by Sonor Link to comment
lkchris Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 Another solution ... https://www.motionpro.com/product/08-0602 Link to comment
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