Angled valve stems?

[Cajun]

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Anyone locally know where to find these. Doesn't need to be like attached metal ones, be some rubber ones or simalr.

I know you can get some crappy metal bit like this <img src='http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:9lB7VaboIeELDM:http://kurveygirl.com/shop/images/Enkei%2520-%2520Bent%2520-%2520Pair.jpg'>
but already have some of these on another bike and do not like them.

[vifferman]

The top ones are Ariete / Bridgeport (marketed under two different brands) and are sold in D'Auckland by Cycletreads (who also sell those other chromed wheelbarrow ones pictured). The Arietes are $49/pair, if I remember correctly.
I've got them on the VFR, in silver (silver wheels). If you buy these ones, make sure when they are fitted that they're tightened up only enough to stop the stem turning. They're alloy, and can snap if overtightened.
But they're great! Much easier to check tyre pressures, and they look kewl. :niceone:

[nodrog]

you should be able to order them in from Strada or Bayride, as most Aprilias and Triumphs have them as standard.

[Cajun]

you should be able to order them in from Strada or Bayride, as most Aprilias and Triumphs have them as standard.

only the oz have, not the standard, and the oz rims have different valve steam hole size.

Cheers i have a search to see what triumphs come with, and valve stem hole size

[nodrog]

only the oz have, not the standard, and the oz rims have different valve steam hole size.

Cheers i have a search to see what triumphs come with, and valve stem hole size

my standard 05 had them

[Cajun]

The top ones are Ariete / Bridgeport (marketed under two different brands) and are sold in D'Auckland by Cycletreads (who also sell those other chromed wheelbarrow ones pictured). The Arietes are $49/pair, if I remember correctly.
I've got them on the VFR, in silver (silver wheels). If you buy these ones, make sure when they are fitted that they're tightened up only enough to stop the stem turning. They're alloy, and can snap if overtightened.
But they're great! Much easier to check tyre pressures, and they look kewl. :niceone:


yeah the tops ones are ariete, just after something simlar to those, was just an example

but not gonna pay $49/pair for a couple of vavle stems tho

[Cajun]

my standard 05 had them

our 06 doesn't and other seen lots others with out them, but know the oz wheels ones do.

[nodrog]

our 06 doesn't and other seen lots others with out them, but know the oz wheels ones do.

i must have been special then :headbang:

have you tried bro-repairs etc for some?

[Cajun]

i must have been special then :headbang:

have you tried bro-repairs etc for some?

yeah tried one two bike shops, and one car place, both only have the cheap metal ones.


Apparently a valve stem holes are a little different for Japanese and European/Italian bikes and have 8.3mm rim hole (most Italian OEM, Marchesini, Marvic, OZ, and BST). Most Japanese OEM wheels use a larger 11.3mm valve stem.
Your triumph might have a 8.3mm hole.

[imdying]

Saw some really nice ones a few weeks ago, might have been Rizoma or something. I'll post back if I find them.

[imdying]

Dammit, now I'm pissed off... saw some bloody excellent ones the other day, but can't remember where :angry:

[t3mp0r4ry nzr]

...........why?!

[Fatjim]

I'd be keen for some of those. the Ape's are just rediculously hard to get to, especially the front.

[smoky]

Cool I want some :drool::drool::drool::drool::drool:

[Cajun]

I'd be keen for some of those. the Ape's are just rediculously hard to get to, especially the front.

yeah our ape is, its got some angled metal ones, which are a bit ugly, so will replace them at some stage

[paturoa]

google is your friend ...

[xwhatsit]

google is your friend ...
That's exactly what I visualised when I saw the thread title :laugh:

[nico]

bump this thread any one seen any in wellwood? got me a nice shiney new rim mitas well put these in be for i put nice rubber on it