Motorcycle Valve Stem 90 Degree Angle

Bikecustom · 12-22-2015, 12:37 PM

Does anybody know what size I need on a valve stem to my 1700 nomad. Tired of getting to the front wheel valve, so stupidly location hard to get at.

VulcanE · 12-22-2015, 02:21 PM

If I remember right, it is an 8mm.

**schoeney** · 12-23-2015, 03:39 AM

90 Degree Stems are great. Good luck.

Bikecustom · 12-23-2015, 04:29 PM

Thanks!

kerrymurf · 01-09-2016, 03:32 PM

Just make sure you get the all metal stem. The rubber ones are too flexable and I'm afraid they might break off before too long!! Ive used both. No more rubber ones for me!

jtascone · 01-09-2016, 03:44 PM

Just a word of caution, don't use the 90 degree stem if you are using dynabeads in your tires. You will be sorry every time you check your tire pressure.

recumbentbob · 01-09-2016, 05:12 PM

I used 90 degree stems with dynabeads for 5 years with no problems

VulcanE · 01-10-2016, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by recumbentbob

I used 90 degree stems with dynabeads for 5 years with no problems

Same here, except it's been about 7 years.

jtascone · 01-10-2016, 06:20 PM

My Honda ACE Tourer had a 90 degree stem and every time I checked the tire pressure, one of the beads would get stuck and not allow the valve to close back up. The second I put a straight stem on it, I never had another problem. Glad you guys haven't had any issues. I wasn't so lucky.

**Rasta** · 01-10-2016, 08:07 PM

I put an aftermarket one from the dealership on my front one turned the rear one 180°. I have run dynabeads on both tires, now for almost 60,000 miles with no problem. If running the beads when checking tire pressure the valve stem should not be at the bottom to avoid that kind of issue.

highwayman2011 · 01-10-2016, 10:52 PM

When I was running the beads in my last set of tires I put a little air in before I checked the pressure to clear the valve.

Bikecustom · 01-12-2016, 04:20 PM

Ok, thanks guys. I have beads in mine, they can get stuck in the original valve to if you are unlucky. I guess is the same with the 90 degree ones.

bo1966 · 01-15-2016, 01:42 AM

What do you that have them think about thw Dynabeads

VulcanE · 01-15-2016, 04:26 PM

Been running the same Dynabeads for years, just scoop them out of the old tire and put them in the new tire. I like them much better than wheel weights, since I started using them, the tires last longer, and don't cup near as much.

12-22-2015, 12:37 PM	#1
Bikecustom Jr. Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sweden Posts: 44	Motorcycle Valve Stem 90 Degree Angle Does anybody know what size I need on a valve stem to my 1700 nomad. Tired of getting to the front wheel valve, so stupidly location hard to get at. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-22-2015, 02:21 PM	#2
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	If I remember right, it is an 8mm. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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12-23-2015, 03:39 AM	#3
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	90 Degree Stems are great. Good luck. __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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01-09-2016, 03:32 PM	#5
kerrymurf Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Platte, Nebraska Posts: 50	90 degree stems Just make sure you get the all metal stem. The rubber ones are too flexable and I'm afraid they might break off before too long!! Ive used both. No more rubber ones for me! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-09-2016, 05:12 PM	#7
recumbentbob Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newburgh IN Posts: 3,404	I used 90 degree stems with dynabeads for 5 years with no problems __________________ VBA #01084 "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
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12-23-2015, 04:29 PM	#4
Bikecustom Jr. Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sweden Posts: 44	Thanks!
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01-09-2016, 03:44 PM	#6
jtascone Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 282	Just a word of caution, don't use the 90 degree stem if you are using dynabeads in your tires. You will be sorry every time you check your tire pressure.
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01-10-2016, 06:20 PM	#9
jtascone Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 282	My Honda ACE Tourer had a 90 degree stem and every time I checked the tire pressure, one of the beads would get stuck and not allow the valve to close back up. The second I put a straight stem on it, I never had another problem. Glad you guys haven't had any issues. I wasn't so lucky.
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01-10-2016, 08:07 PM	#10
Rasta Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ankeny Iowa Posts: 3,696	I put an aftermarket one from the dealership on my front one turned the rear one 180°. I have run dynabeads on both tires, now for almost 60,000 miles with no problem. If running the beads when checking tire pressure the valve stem should not be at the bottom to avoid that kind of issue. __________________ VROC#34321 VBA#01867 2012 NCR Rally Savanna. IL. 2013 National Rally Estes Park, CO 2014 NC/SC Rally in the Ozarks, Mountain View AR 2014 NE US/Eastern Canada Rally,Lincoln NH 2015 VBA/VRA Eureka Springs AR 2015 Antlers Rally, Antlers OK. 2016 SCR Rally Salem MO. 2016 NCR Rally Hillsboro WI 2017 Eureka Springs AR 2017 National Rally Lake George NY 2004 Blue and Silver 1500 Nomad(RIP 9-26-19) 2000 Red and Silver 1500 Nomad 2012 Pearl White 1700 Voyager
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01-10-2016, 10:52 PM	#11
highwayman2011 Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: N Las Vegas, NV Posts: 364	When I was running the beads in my last set of tires I put a little air in before I checked the pressure to clear the valve. __________________ 2010 Vulcan Voyager
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01-12-2016, 04:20 PM	#12
Bikecustom Jr. Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sweden Posts: 44	Ok, thanks guys. I have beads in mine, they can get stuck in the original valve to if you are unlucky. I guess is the same with the 90 degree ones.
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01-15-2016, 01:42 AM	#13
bo1966 Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: God's country, TX Posts: 139	What do you that have them think about thw Dynabeads
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01-15-2016, 04:26 PM	#14
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	Been running the same Dynabeads for years, just scoop them out of the old tire and put them in the new tire. I like them much better than wheel weights, since I started using them, the tires last longer, and don't cup near as much. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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