Can't inflate tyre at gas station

[Jack85]

The valve for inflating my tyre is blocked by the spokes when I try in a gas station. I've heard you can get small valve 'extensions' that can be temporarily used to make the valve more accessible.

Just wondering if there are any drawbacks of either mental or rubber ones and if there is anywhere you recommend buying them in NZ (or just go to eBay?) something like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/e5i/Conne...ble/B007SU940M

Supercheap only have the straight extensions which won't help.

Thanks

[Honest Andy]

I had a similar problem with another bike and the straight extension fixed it. Have you tried it? I also used to leave the extension on place for next time

[Jack85]

I've not tried the straight one, but don't want to buy one because I'm pretty certain it will still not work. My spokes are too close.

[Mike.Gayner]

Get 90 degree valve stems. They're such an obvious enhancement that no bike should be sold without them.

[iaingsx1300r]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-Pair-90-De...RW9Lnd&vxp=mtr

These work a treat

[Maha]

Ta daaaaa.

[Jack85]

Rubber or metal?

Any idea where to buy from an actual store rather than online?

[Maha]

Rubber or metal?

Any idea where to buy from an actual store rather than online?

Metal, Motozone in little ole' Kihikihi sell them. So I am guessing that a Motorcycle shop near you may also sell them.

http://motozone.nz/tyre-valves-2

[caspernz]

90 degree valve stem, or 90 degree extension is one answer.

Or get a tyre pump and pressure gauge, do tyre checks at home when the tyres are cold.

[Crasherfromwayback]

The valve for inflating my tyre is blocked by the spokes when I try in a gas station. I've heard you can get small valve 'extensions' that can be temporarily used to make the valve more accessible.

Just wondering if there are any drawbacks of either mental or rubber ones and if there is anywhere you recommend buying them in NZ (or just go to eBay?) something like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/e5i/Conne...ble/B007SU940M

Supercheap only have the straight extensions which won't help.

Thanks

PM me your postal address mate, I'll ship what you need to you.

Pete

[pritch]

PM me your postal address mate, I'll ship what you need to you.
Pete

Pete's on the job.

Personally I wouldn't leave them on, I only used them to pump up the tyre.

To the OP, when you buy tyres/tubes again, specify right angled valves. Spare yourself the drama.

[pritch]

Bought myself a cheap compressor with a rubber hose and small metal fitting.

That sounds disturblingly like a weird sex toy. You won't need odd ball fittings at the gas station if you buy the right tyres/tubes. There's an excuse if your new bike comes with the straight ones. After that you get what you deserve.

[FJRider]

That sounds disturblingly like a weird sex toy.

Just now she's full of wind .... but satisfied I guess ...

[Ifsn8u]

Or get a tyre pump and pressure gauge, do tyre checks at home when the tyres are cold.[/QUOTE]

This is the way.

[BMWST?]

a boot on the stem and a bit of an upward pull puts enough of a kink in the fitting to do the trick at the local garage.i wonder if said kink is the reason why i had to do it again the other day?