Angled valve stems?

**Cajun** · 23rd October 2008, 07:50

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

but already have some of these on another bike and do not like them.

**vifferman** · 23rd October 2008, 07:59

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.

**nodrog:Me** · 23rd October 2008, 08:02

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

**Cajun** · 23rd October 2008, 08:04

Originally Posted by nodrog

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:Me** · 23rd October 2008, 08:06

Originally Posted by Cajun

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** · 23rd October 2008, 08:06

Originally Posted by 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.

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** · 23rd October 2008, 08:08

Originally Posted by nodrog

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:Me** · 23rd October 2008, 08:13

Originally Posted by Cajun

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

have you tried bro-repairs etc for some?

**Cajun** · 23rd October 2008, 08:14

Originally Posted by nodrog

i must have been special then

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.