Results 1 to 8 of 8

Thread: Right-angle valve adaptor?

  1. #1
    Join Date
    2nd August 2004 - 12:45
    Bike
    Eeyore
    Location
    Otago
    Posts
    704

    Right-angle valve adaptor?

    Anyone tryed one? Name:  138391968.jpg
Views: 29
Size:  6.5 KB
    If it rains on your parade, use the umbrella of eternal optimism

  2. #2
    Join Date
    23rd March 2007 - 10:20
    Bike
    2013 ZX14R SE
    Location
    .
    Posts
    4,878
    You'd be far better of to get some proper ones that aren't an "adapter" like the valve systems Triumph use, far better solution but it means the tyre has to come off for it to installed. Just a side note, if you buy Triumph one from a dealer 1. They aren't cheap but they are well made. and 2. More importantly the thread size is a little smaller than most used on Japanese bikes anyway so it means it might not fit. I managed to use them on My '06 Yamaha FZ1 but they wouldn't fit my ZX14.
    There are importers in NZ bringing aftermarket one which in the end might be the best solution of the lot, they aren't as nicely finished as the Triumph ones that's all.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    10th September 2008 - 21:23
    Bike
    Tyre Shredder
    Location
    Valley of the Sun
    Posts
    1,068
    Got a new front tyre from DPC here in Auckland, and he threw in a right angled valve - waaay easier than trying to thread the air hose through the discs.
    Ciao Marco

  4. #4
    Join Date
    10th May 2009 - 15:22
    Bike
    2010 Honda CB1000R Predator
    Location
    Orewa, Auckland
    Posts
    4,490
    Blog Entries
    19
    Don't leave them fitted when using your bike. I think the additional force of the valve stem (while riding) does bad things.

    Either get proper ones fitted, or only use the right angle adaptor when you check the tyre, and then remove it again.

  5. #5
    Join Date
    13th April 2007 - 17:09
    Bike
    18 Triumph Tiger 1050 Sport
    Location
    UK
    Posts
    3,802
    I just assumed that all modern bikes had them

    I find them very handy indeed and a great deal easier for checking pressures and inflating the tyre.

  6. #6
    Join Date
    13th March 2006 - 20:49
    Bike
    TF125
    Location
    Hurunui, FTW!
    Posts
    4,430
    I use an adapter as pictured because my wheels don't allow access with normal air fittings. You've got to be pretty quick to unscrew the adapter when finished, otherwise you'll lose all the pressure you just put in. I believe the ZX12 had angled valve stems as OEM for the first generation, then they went back to straight stems for some reason

    I'm happy with what I'm using & won't be changing any time soon. Botany Honduh had the adapters on the shelf BTW.

  7. #7
    Join Date
    30th March 2004 - 11:00
    Bike
    2001 RC46
    Location
    Norfshaw
    Posts
    10,455
    Blog Entries
    17
    Eh. Or 'meh'.
    Get an Ariete/Bridgeport alloy one (actually 80-degrees, IIRC). Much sexier.
    ... and that's what I think.

    Or summat.


    Or maybe not...

    Dunno really....


  8. #8
    Join Date
    2nd August 2004 - 12:45
    Bike
    Eeyore
    Location
    Otago
    Posts
    704
    I've got one to try but I'm a bit concerned that the 90 degree bend just about closes the tube up so was curious as to how people found it. I think from memory when bending a steel tube its meant to be filled with sand or something to stop the flattening on the bend. Obviously not done when making these.
    If it rains on your parade, use the umbrella of eternal optimism

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •