| Author | Message | ||
     Brat |
OK Erik, I can put up with the location of the key, horn switch, horn, oil filler, spark plugs, hot right leg, noisey fan, ineffective headlights, leaking panniers, piece of shit rear light surround, pinging when hot, unneccesary height and minimum steering lock, but why put the bloody tire valve hard up against the wheel spoke, there hasn't been one fuel station air outlet that fits, I now carry the air pump off my pushie with me!  | ||
| Lowflyer |
I have to ask what is a pushie? | ||
| Brat |
Sorry, that's a bicycle in Oz, ie pushbike....pushie, in my case it's off my mountain bike! And before you ask I have no idea why a bike than is pedalled is called a pushbike!  | ||
| Grimace308 |
yeah, i eventually such said fu*k it and spent $14 on a portable compressor that i keep in the center trunk. for the life of me, i must of hit 6 gas stations and NONE of them had a nozzle that could fit the rear tire and reach the nozzle. wtf, over? chris | ||
| Windaddiction |
no problem here in canada? | ||
| Eor |
I wondered the same thing...and have a theory as to why.... Perhaps the valve stem is where it is because of the extremely light wheel that is being used. Could it be that the stem was placed close to a wheel spoke for increased reinforcement or to improve wheel balance? I can't imagine it being placed in such an incovenient location unless it was for such a reason. (Message edited by eor on April 03, 2006) | ||
| Cygnus_x1 |
Hmmm... I filled mine up at the Pemex stations a few times with no problem. Plus once more after crossing the border. | ||
| Henrik |
Might an angled valve stem fix the fit problem? And on that note; does anyone know what size valve stem will fit motorcycle wheels? Henrik | ||
| Lowflyer |
I think the reason is because the wheels are made by little kids in China for about $0.30 each.  | ||
| Roadrailer |
Other than having to roll the bike a bit to clear the belt or bags, I've never had an issue with the valve stem. Of course, I've never used those crappy gas station air hoses, either. Buy yourself a small 12v pump and stash it under the seat (or in the bags). Not only will you have air when you need it (without pumping) you'll also be able to inflate them at home while they're cold, instead of giving them a chance to heat up on the way to the gas station. | ||
| Chadhargis |
Must be a Aussie thing. My valve is fine. I have my own air compressor, and use a dial gauge with a long hose on it (which also lets me add air through the gauge. I stopped struggling with tire valves a long time ago. I don't think I've ever owned a bike that the valve was easy to get to. At least on the Buell you don't end up with chain lube all over you when you check your rear pressure. | ||
| Lorazepam |
Not to mention, with only one front rotor, it is much easier to access the the front valve. I hated checking the air on my BMW, it sucked, and you needed an extra joint between your wrist and elbow. This bike is a breeze compared to that one. |
