1999 ariete angled valve stem sale

I linked this once before, this vendor now has these on sale for just $20 shipped! I was very happy with the transaction I had and wouldn't hesitate to buy again.

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http://www.r1-forum....d=1#post5024106


EDIT:

After speaking at longer length with this vendor, he asked me to relay that he will extend this offer on all 8.3mm versions as well. Please follow the link above for full details. Any additional questions can be directed to Mani via his email: onewheeljunkie@gmail.com

Even includes shipping to the Great White North! Excellent find, Seb.

I like these stems so much that I wish I had more wheels, so I could buy more!

I think I've seen where these things are made in difference sizes? So is the 11.3mm that is being offered what I would need for my '95 VFR750?

Chuck

How much weight will they save?





:goofy:

[image: View Post]Chuckster, on 02 November 2011 - 02:10 PM, said:

So is the 11.3mm that is being offered what I would need for my '95 VFR750?
:fing02: Yes.

Don't need any, but at that price I might as well stock up!
By the way, the smaller diameter are for Euro bikes and aftermarket wheels.

[image: View Post]YoshiHNS, on 02 November 2011 - 03:18 PM, said:

How much weight will they save? Looks like less rubber involved so it should be a little less wt. on a unsprung area, and if paid for in change should reduce a lot of sprung wt.
Joke, I have a set. I did learn to put the forks against the lock when checking pressure though.

[image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 02 November 2011 - 12:54 PM, said:

I linked this once before, this vendor now has these on sale for just $20 shipped! I was very happy with the transaction I had and wouldn't hesitate to buy again.

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http://www.r1-forum....d=1#post5024106
ONLY 36 POSTS ON THAT FORUM!!!! :blink: :laugh: :tongue:

[image: View Post]digitallyhip, on 02 November 2011 - 01:38 PM, said:

Even includes shipping to the Great White North! Excellent find, Seb.

I like these stems so much that I wish I had more wheels, so I could buy more!

Me too! I have a hard time picking colors!

[image: View Post]YoshiHNS, on 02 November 2011 - 03:18 PM, said:

How much weight will they save?

:goofy:

They are actually a bit lighter than the oem rubber parts! At least they felt that way when I had both in my hands today...

[image: View Post]KPerham, on 02 November 2011 - 03:38 PM, said:

ONLY 36 POSTS ON THAT FORUM!!!! :blink: :laugh: :tongue:

:blush:

Just getting started! :laugh:

I ordered a couple of sets from him through another forum a while back. I think he can sell them cheaper because he worked out an arrangement with Bridgeport in Italy (or an Italian distributor), rather than through Ariete. Note that he doesn't call them "Arietes" like everybody else on the planet...

Ciao,

Thank you Seb "the post HO" for sharing your find.

[image: View Post]JZH, on 02 November 2011 - 06:49 PM, said:

I ordered a couple of sets from him through another forum a while back. I think he can sell them cheaper because he worked out an arrangement with Bridgeport in Italy (or an Italian distributor), rather than through Ariete. Note that he doesn't call them "Arietes" like everybody else on the planet...

Ciao,

It would seem you are correct. I'm just glad he is offering them at a great price.

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Available in both 11.3mm and 8.3mm
For our bikes and most Japanese bikes you will need the 11.3mm but if you have OZ, Marchesini, Marvic and BST you will need the 8.3mm ones.

These are the same valve stems which come from the factory on the fancy italian bikes (ducati, aprillia, etc) and area standard equipment on MotoGP bikes as well...
They are made in Italy and are the same valves which are sold under the Ariete brand.

What they do?

-Easier to check pressure and fill tires (specially on the front)
-Lighter than rubber stems- they weigh in at 12 grams each
-They are reusable, no need to replace them like rubber valves with each tire change
-Fixed to the wheel with a locking nut, can't bend, or be expelled from the wheel
-The angled quill reduces the effect of centrifugal force, which tends to fling the valve coire outwards in a concentional valve, leading to loss of pressure in tires.

THANKS this is my second set !!!!!!!!!!!!

The way I read it is that you get 2 stems for the $19.99, is that correct?? I ordered 1 set but might get another for my spare set of wheels.

[image: View Post]JZH, on 02 November 2011 - 06:49 PM, said:

I ordered a couple of sets from him through another forum a while back. I think he can sell them cheaper because he worked out an arrangement with Bridgeport in Italy (or an Italian distributor), rather than through Ariete. Note that he doesn't call them "Arietes" like everybody else on the planet...

Ciao,
There is, in fact, a giant "B" on the side!
(I also tend to refer to them as Bridgeport for that very reason)

Now if only I knew what color the wheels were going to end up being. :lobby:

Think I need 8.3mm for another bike. Hope he's running a special on that size too!

[image: View Post]VFR-SPORT, on 02 November 2011 - 08:05 PM, said:

The way I read it is that you get 2 stems for the $19.99, is that correct?? I ordered 1 set but might get another for my spare set of wheels.

That's correct, $19.99 buys you 1 pair of color matching stems.

[image: View Post]YoshiHNS, on 02 November 2011 - 08:31 PM, said:

Now if only I knew what color the wheels were going to end up being. :lobby:

Think I need 8.3mm for another bike. Hope he's running a special on that size too!

Mani contacted me about the link I posted here, he said if anyone wants 8.3mm stems he will extend the offer to us on those as well! :fing02:

Also, silver or black will go well with any wheel color... and if you buy silver, you can get the red, gold, or blue look with Duplicolor Metalcast paint in the future. :wink:

[image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 02 November 2011 - 10:21 PM, said:

Mani contacted me about the link I posted here, he said if anyone wants 8.3mm stems he will extend the offer to us on those as well! :fing02:

Also, silver or black will go well with any wheel color... and if you buy silver, you can get the red, gold, or blue look with Duplicolor Metalcast paint in the future. :wink:

Ordered a silver set for the 5th gen just since I figured they'd be the easiest to color. Also sent a PM about a mixed set. Turns out I need one 8.3 and one 11.3.

I've already got them on my VFR, GSXR, and the spare set of GSXR wheels. I have 3 or 4 extra sets laying around as well or I would probably buy some. I think I paid $29 for miine when I bought them. :sad:

Just ordered a set for the VFR. If these work out I will order a 2nd set for the wife's bike. Thanks for pointing these out. Anything to make airing up the tires easier works for me. :fing02:

[image: View Post]vanion2, on 03 November 2011 - 08:09 AM, said:

Just ordered a set for the VFR. If these work out I will order a 2nd set for the wife's bike. Thanks for pointing these out. Anything to make airing up the tires easier works for me. :fing02:

That being said, it's the front that's really a pain to get to... I suppose you could order just one pair and install on the front of 2 bikes...

So, Seb, are there any bike forums you are NOT on?

Ordered a set to replace my straight set. Good deal!

[image: View Post]YoshiHNS, on 02 November 2011 - 03:18 PM, said:

How much weight will they save?
:biggrin: I put both on a scale and they are the same weight.
The schrader valve was of type TR412, that's the shortest length tubeless snap in schrader valve.

[image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 03 November 2011 - 08:36 AM, said:

That being said, it's the front that's really a pain to get to... I suppose you could order just one pair and install on the front of 2 bikes...
Depends on the bike. My wife has a Suzuki GZ250 with spoke rims. A complete PITA to get an airline to no matter where the valves are. Of course the Ninja 500 is a different story all together.

Besides, I ordered the red set because of my paint scheme. :wink:

[image: View Post]vanion2, on 03 November 2011 - 02:34 PM, said:

Depends on the bike. My wife has a Suzuki GZ250 with spoke rims. A complete PITA to get an airline to no matter where the valves are. Of course the Ninja 500 is a different story all together.

Besides, I ordered the red set because of my paint scheme. :wink:

You can buy tubes that have 90deg metal stems built in. :wink:

I bought a set. I am not really sure why actually....I just barely got around to installing my Pazzo knockoff levers (like them) that I have had for months. I should really ride more...

Schweet, thanks Seb!!! Master Ho

Thanks Seb!

I've got these on the 11 and the Big F. And another set on the shelf waiting to go on the Mutant. They are great and I need to have them on all my bikes. Price is great too!

[image: View Post]V4 Rosso, on 03 November 2011 - 02:12 PM, said:

[image: View Post]YoshiHNS, on 02 November 2011 - 03:18 PM, said:

How much weight will they save?
:biggrin: I put both on a scale and they are the same weight.
The schrader valve was of type TR412, that's the shortest length tubeless snap in schrader valve.
So why do you have a scale for that will wt. something that light?

These looks great, aside from the fact that I use Dynabeads now and they're not really compatible (you can't tip the dynabeads into the valve). D'oh!

I bought this set by walking into my dealer and they ordered them, $19.95 , They're packaged by "BikeMaster", so from reading this I looked at my bill and my dealer charged me the same as I see on the web site(weird).
But these don't have a "B" on them (namebrand?) Since this guy that's doing this for SEB(& our forum). I'm giving this info in case some one needs it for reasons due to what ever, that there is another avenue if needed.

http://www.bikemaste...AD?opendocument

[image: View Post]kaldek, on 03 November 2011 - 10:27 PM, said:

These looks great, aside from the fact that I use Dynabeads now and they're not really compatible (you can't tip the dynabeads into the valve). D'oh! And... there's a small hole on the inside of the valve that I'm guessing the beads won't go though even if you were to try while the wheel was off?

I got a set 2-3 years ago. They are very nice pieces. Dont over tighten the nut. It looks great and makes are pressure cks. much easier.

Highly recomended

For those using dyna beads, just toss them into the tire during the mounting process. No need to ram them through the valve stems.

[image: View Post]Monk, on 03 November 2011 - 10:37 PM, said:

I bought this set by walking into my dealer and they ordered them, $19.95 , They're packaged by "BikeMaster", so from reading this I looked at my bill and my dealer charged me the same as I see on the web site(weird).
But these don't have a "B" on them (namebrand?) Since this guy that's doing this for SEB(& our forum). I'm giving this info in case some one needs it for reasons due to what ever, that there is another avenue if needed.

http://www.bikemaste...AD?opendocument

At the dealer you will pay tax, ordering those online will cost you shipping too(usually). Also, notice those just have a simple o-ring seal? The parts being sold here have a flanged rubber sleeve which seals on 2 surfaces instead of just 1.

[image: View Post]soichiro, on 03 November 2011 - 11:48 PM, said:

I got a set 2-3 years ago. They are very nice pieces. Dont over tighten the nut. It looks great and makes are pressure cks. much easier.

Highly recomended

7 ft-lbs is the torque value, mine are probably a hair over that, we'll see how it goes. 14mm socket on a 3/8" ratchet I went snug + half turn while trying to hold the stem at the angle I wanted.

[image: View Post]Veefer800Canuck, on 03 November 2011 - 11:58 PM, said:

For those using dyna beads, just toss them into the tire during the mounting process. No need to ram them through the valve stems.

Good call. I realised that this evening when I changed rims - the beads in the tyre did a pretty good job of not falling out no matter what I did!

[image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 04 November 2011 - 05:17 AM, said:

At the dealer you will pay tax, ordering those online will cost you shipping too(usually). Also, notice those just have a simple o-ring seal? The parts being sold here have a flanged rubber sleeve which seals on 2 surfaces instead of just 1.
Yep..... You're right it did cost me a buck on tax, The rubber seal on the ones I have are more than what's in the picture(which I didn't notice in the ad), the rubber is square-ish, seats the outside of the ream as well as going into the wheel stim hole. I'm just glad the ones I have do have the extra rubber design(not like what's picured).
Thx for pointing that out, Seb.

[image: View Post]Monk, on 03 November 2011 - 10:19 PM, said:

So why do you have a scale for that will wt. something that light?


Kitchen scale?

We have one that does 0.1 gramms :tongue:

[image: View Post]Dutchy, on 04 November 2011 - 11:25 AM, said:

[image: View Post]Monk, on 03 November 2011 - 10:19 PM, said:

So why do you have a scale for that will wt. something that light?


Kitchen scale?

We have one that does 0.1 gramms :tongue:

I have one for weighing Destination Imagination structures.

[image: View Post]Tightwad, on 04 November 2011 - 11:36 AM, said:

[image: View Post]Dutchy, on 04 November 2011 - 11:25 AM, said:

[image: View Post]Monk, on 03 November 2011 - 10:19 PM, said:

So why do you have a scale for that will wt. something that light?


Kitchen scale?

We have one that does 0.1 gramms :tongue:

I have one for weighing Destination Imagination structures.

I have one I use for measuring sealants and resins in the garage.

Thanks for the Heads up Seb! Ordered a pair.

So I gotta put these babies in by removing the tire from the rim again?

What's the correct size for 6th gen VFRs?

[image: View Post]slowbird, on 04 November 2011 - 12:39 PM, said:

Thanks for the Heads up Seb! Ordered a pair.

So I gotta put these babies in by removing the tire from the rim again?
Yes... I have my front one on, but am waiting to do the rear when the tyre needs changing.

[image: View Post]slowbird, on 04 November 2011 - 12:39 PM, said:

Thanks for the Heads up Seb! Ordered a pair.

So I gotta put these babies in by removing the tire from the rim again?

Yes, you have to break the bead on at least 1 side.

[image: View Post]PorradaVFR, on 04 November 2011 - 01:28 PM, said:

What's the correct size for 6th gen VFRs?

11.3mm :fing02:

Hey subspeed, thanks for the tip. I've joined the bandwagon and ordered a set for each of my two fifth gens. You're the Bikes Meow!

What size for a 7th gen? Anyone? Anyone?

Thanks.

[image: View Post]interceptorrider, on 04 November 2011 - 03:09 PM, said:

What size for a 7th gen? Anyone? Anyone?

Thanks.

Japanese bikes - 11.3 mm.

Generally European bikes use the smaller ones. Ducati, anything else with Marchisini wheels, etc.

Thank you sir. Ride safe.

FYI...Thumbing though this, IIRC someone asked what the advantage of these were. I'd say the best reason is for safety, due to the normal rubber valves having the ability to blow out and deflating the tyre quickly. As far as the checking for air made easier, I've had a "Roadgear" 90º gauge for over 10 years now and checking the straight valve was easy.

But I do like these better for piece of mind.

Thanks Seb, ordered

Just bought a set. Look nice. No install intsructions. Should I use a thread locker or is there a torque spec? Putting them on the Aprillia since the larger diameter disc make checking air pressure nearly impossible. If I like them I may get a set for the VFR.

IIRC, there is a dry thread locking agent already applied to the threads, so nothing more should be required. (Assuming they are Bridgeports and not the knock-offs, that is!)

Ciao,

[image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 04 November 2011 - 05:22 AM, said:

7 ft-lbs is the torque value, mine are probably a hair over that, we'll see how it goes. 14mm socket on a 3/8" ratchet I went snug + half turn while trying to hold the stem at the angle I wanted.

[image: View Post]YoshiHNS, on 05 November 2011 - 06:14 AM, said:

[image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 04 November 2011 - 05:22 AM, said:

7 ft-lbs is the torque value, mine are probably a hair over that, we'll see how it goes. 14mm socket on a 3/8" ratchet I went snug + half turn while trying to hold the stem at the angle I wanted.
They are aluminum and will snap pretty easy if you over tighten. I've had a set in my VFR since, probably, '04 without any threadlocker.

[image: View Post]digitallyhip, on 02 November 2011 - 01:38 PM, said:

Even includes shipping to the Great White North! Excellent find, Seb.

I like these stems so much that I wish I had more wheels, so I could buy more!

Apparently the seller is located in Canada, lucky you! You should have yours by now... hoping mine show up soon. :smile:

I ordered mine 11/4/11; they arrived 11/12/11.

Mine arrived super fast!

[image: View Post]slowbird, on 14 November 2011 - 02:20 PM, said:

Mine arrived super fast!

Probably because you're in the same country.

Mine arrived today.

[image: View Post]MaxSwell, on 04 November 2011 - 03:00 PM, said:

Hey subspeed......
SUBSPEED.... good stuff.

Mine arrived Saturday and I ordered the same day I originally posted here.  The closer to the border you are the faster they will arrive but the seller does say expect 6-10 business days in the US.   :wink:

got mine..   look good..  will go on w/ next set of skins.

A set recently arrived in Cali...

Silver for the Silver set. Good tip Seb!

[image: View Post]bayarearider, on 15 November 2011 - 10:22 AM, said:

A set recently arrived in Cali...

Silver for the Silver set. Good tip Seb!

I think black would look good on your yellow wheels! :biggrin:

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Look close my friend.. :fing02:

Nice! :fing02:

Shipped 11/7, arrived 11/14.   :tour:

No idea when shipped, but finally got my set in.

For those who missed out, this deal is still on going.

I'm not affiliated, and I don't benefit from saying this, but if you are tossing on fresh rubber for the season - this is 20 bucks well spent! :fing02:

I bought a couple sets a few months ago and for the price and quality I have been very happy with the purchase.  If anyone in the Atlanta area wants some and needs help installing them lemme know since I have a tire changer.

Rollin

 RollinAgain, on 12 May 2012 - 04:11 PM, said:

I bought a couple sets a few months ago and for the price and quality I have been very happy with the purchase.  If anyone in the Atlanta area wants some and needs help installing them lemme know since I have a tire changer.

Rollin
Same here, west of Atl.

 SEBSPEED, on 12 May 2012 - 01:52 PM, said:

I'm not affiliated, and I don't benefit from saying this, but if you are tossing on fresh rubber for the season - this is 20 bucks well spent! :fing02:

Got a couple sets myself a little while ago and couldn't be happier, only had a chance to put one in the rear so far but what a difference it is to check the air now!!  Thanks again SEB for the heads up on this deal!!