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90 Degree Valve Stem (again)

23 posts Started 12 Aug 2008 Last recovered post 4 Mar 2009 Wayback Machine snapshot 6 Mar 2009
#1 DenT Thread starter
I know there are like 30 threads on teh subject but no real resolutions. I'm gonna change my tires in the next week or two and figure the valve stems are probably about 5 years old (stock tires on an 03 (only 5.5k miles from previous owner!)) I figure 90 degrees is the way to go but i read all the horror stories.

my questions...

-Which 90 deg stems aren't complete failures (and where to get them)?
-I have the black rims... do they come in black?
-How long will the Ariete's last (kurveygirl?)? (for 30 bucks is it like they are the last set i'll ever need or do the inner grommets on them go?)

thanks!
#3 wera803
I used some 90 degree ones from Patchboy for a few years and never had any problems. Recently I switched to the ones from kurveygirl. I've been happy with those so far as well.
#4 seamus
I have the Enkei's from Kurveygirl too. No issues.
#5 enzed_viffer
I've got the Ariete valve stems on my '01, and I love them. The only thing is, my "bike guy" is a bit rough some times, and I supervised his fitting of them, following Veefer800Canuck's instructions. They're now a wee bit loose, so they lose a wee bit of air, and can rotate a bit. Otherwise, they're very good (and should be, at NZ$49/pair).
They've been on the bike a few months now ( a year, perhaps?) I'd recommend them over the other valve stems I looked at, most of which looked pretty agricultural. However, they are alloy, so can be fragile if treated roughly.
#6 DenT Thread starter
enzed_viffer, Aug 12 2008, 10:58 PMI've got the Ariete valve stems on my '01, and I love them. The only thing is, my "bike guy" is a bit rough some times, and I supervised his fitting of them, following Veefer800Canuck's instructions. They're now a wee bit loose, so they lose a wee bit of air, and can rotate a bit. Otherwise, they're very good (and should be, at NZ$49/pair).
They've been on the bike a few months now ( a year, perhaps?) I'd recommend them over the other valve stems I looked at, most of which looked pretty agricultural. However, they are alloy, so can be fragile if treated roughly.

hmm what happened to them? i'd be royally ticked off if i spent the money for them and they failed to do one of the 3 things they are meant to, add air, hold air, release air (only when made to do so)
#8 VFR Capt.Bob
The straight ones are a bit of a hassle to fill and check but I'd never consider 50 bucks as a worth while cost to value equation. I'd save the cash for gas and tires.
#9 DenT Thread starter
VFR Capt.Bob, Aug 13 2008, 12:24 AMThe straight ones are a bit of a hassle to fill and check but I'd never consider 50 bucks as a worth while cost to value equation. I'd save the cash for gas and tires.

Those ones are about 32 shipped... i would consider them if i knew they were gonna hold up...
#10 JZH
DenT, Aug 13 2008, 03:17 AMwell dont know if this is a lot of jargin but i did dig this up

http://www.motorcycleanchor.com/tire_valves/index.htm

What a joke. "Their" valves...they are all made by Bridgeport in Italy (hence the "B" cast into the side). And I seriously doubt they are machined from "billet".

Ciao,
#11 veefer800canuck
I'm with you JZ, they look cast to me, then finish machined.

Bridgeport's website says they're drop forged.

Mine have been great though, no leakage, no problems.


Don't overtighten them when installing. They are aluminum. You've been warned.


Don't forget, they come in 8.3mm and 11.3mm sizes. Get the right ones.
http://www.bridgeport.it/pagine/catalogo/moto.pdf (scroll to the bottom)

IIRC, japanese bikes use the bigger size, Italian bikes the smaller size, but check to be sure before paying.
#12 DenT Thread starter
veefer800canuck, Aug 14 2008, 06:00 PMI'm with you JZ, they look cast to me, then finish machined.

Bridgeport's website says they're drop forged.

Mine have been great though, no leakage, no problems.


Don't overtighten them when installing. They are aluminum. You've been warned.


Don't forget, they come in 8.3mm and 11.3mm sizes. Get the right ones.
http://www.bridgeport.it/pagine/catalogo/moto.pdf (scroll to the bottom)

IIRC, japanese bikes use the bigger size, Italian bikes the smaller size, but check to be sure before paying.

i agree... i bought the darn things cause i was up at the casino last night and felt the need to blow some money. I then proceeded to go way under tonight but whats done is done. Doubt i'll be disappointed as they will look a lot better than the farm truck lookin 90 deg ones out there. Will keep you posted.
#14 dale-j
I wonder if the BMW ones will work, like on the new F800S (??) anyone looked closely enough to say?
#16 cruzinaz
Veefer Madness, Aug 12 2008, 10:33 PMI got the gold ones from here:
http://www.bikeeffects.com/proddetail.asp?prod=119701
I think I sent Kent the blue ones. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/fing02.gif)
(IMG:http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r124/VEEFER/DSCF1227.jpg)

Yepper, now all I have to do is remember to INSTALL them (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) just put another new set a shoes on and forgot I had them sitting on my desk (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) remembered as soon as I was trying to get air back in em, DOH
#18 dutchinterceptor
I decided to get some 90 degree valve stems since I just repainted a set of my wheels. I figured they deserved some bling to finish them off. I also wanted to give a big thumbs up to Kurveygirl for outstanding service. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/fing02.gif)

2:55pm -- Registered on the site
3:07pm -- Placed the order and rcvd. aknowledgement
3:17pm -- Order and shipping confirmed
5:01pm -- Rcvd tracking number


(IMG:http://www.kurveygirl.com/valve/AL%20Valve%20-%2011,3%20-%20Silver%20-%20Side%20View.jpg)




#19 Monk
Alternative........Roadgear has an 90� digital tire gage for $24.90.....I've been using since 03 and it's still accurate....Easy to use....Monk
#20 KPerham
Whichever that one is with the "B" on the side, I've had a pair on my VFR for several years with ZERO issues. No leaks, no problems! Got 'em at my local (at the time) shop...
#21 enzed_viffer
dutchinterceptor, Mar 5 2009, 04:49 PMI decided to get some 90 degree valve stems since I just repainted a set of my wheels. I figured they deserved some bling to finish them off. I also wanted to give a big thumbs up to Kurveygirl for outstanding service. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/fing02.gif)
(IMG:http://www.kurveygirl.com/valve/AL%20Valve%20-%2011,3%20-%20Silver%20-%20Side%20View.jpg)

Those are identical to mine.

KPerham, Mar 5 2009, 11:58 PMWhichever that one is with the "B" on the side, I've had a pair on my VFR for several years with ZERO issues. No leaks, no problems!

Mine don't leak any more. It was only a very slight leak and for all I know, may have been caused by having the tyres removed and replaced to fit the valves. Either that, or it was due to me telling the tyre guy to be very gentle tightening the locknuts, so they weren't tight enough (they can swivel slightly).
They ended up being very expensive - they cost $49 originally, then the shop I bought them from quoted me $40 to fit them, which turned out to be EACH tyre. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Then they were too busy to do it anyway, so I rode another 20 minutes to my regular tyre guy, who was also gonna charge $40/tyre, till I told him I thought that was $40 TOTAL, so that's what he charged.
They've made checking pressures and inflating the tyres much easier. Although I rarely have to use the air hose at gas stations, NONE of them have right-angles connectors - they're all just slightly angled and so there's insufficient clearance between the disks and a regular valve stem, unless you bend the stem over. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)
#22 docwells7
Just ordered the black from Kurvygirl, and have to agree about the excellent service. I clicked to order, and when the paypal transaction was over, I noticed I ordered the small size instead of the 11.3mm. I emailed their contact address, and got an immediate response confirming the change to the order and that it would be shipped today. The price is the same as the ebay seller (might be the same crew) without the ebay hassles.
If you need something they sell, give them a shot, they've got excellent customer service.
Erik
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