Post by oldchopperguy on Feb 25, 2013 4:00:58 GMT -5
Hey Rebs & Rebettes...
I recently thought about the fact that my original valve-stems are now 5 years old...
They have ALWAYS leaked a little, and I know they're prone to breaking. Because of this, I originally encased them in industrial epoxy. They lasted until now, but are starting to disintegrate.
I also just saw a post on SD from a fellow from my own home town (Grapevine, TX) who had his front valve come apart at speed! His looked OK, but the brass angled-tube simply blew out of the rubber!
I replaced my front one today, and sure enough, I could pull the brass part out with my fingers! Whew, THAT could get exciting!
I opted to use the "bolt-down" stems rather than the "pull-through" rubber ones. They just seem a LOT more durable. I ran out of daylight before I could do the rear, but I'm not going to ride again until they're both replaced.
All you need is a big "C-clamp" to do the job. Lots of "how-to's" available on the net, and on our sites. It's cheap, easy "health-insurance"...
Ride safe, CHANGE THOSE VALVE-STEMS!
Leo in Texas
I recently thought about the fact that my original valve-stems are now 5 years old...
They have ALWAYS leaked a little, and I know they're prone to breaking. Because of this, I originally encased them in industrial epoxy. They lasted until now, but are starting to disintegrate.
I also just saw a post on SD from a fellow from my own home town (Grapevine, TX) who had his front valve come apart at speed! His looked OK, but the brass angled-tube simply blew out of the rubber!
I replaced my front one today, and sure enough, I could pull the brass part out with my fingers! Whew, THAT could get exciting!
I opted to use the "bolt-down" stems rather than the "pull-through" rubber ones. They just seem a LOT more durable. I ran out of daylight before I could do the rear, but I'm not going to ride again until they're both replaced.
All you need is a big "C-clamp" to do the job. Lots of "how-to's" available on the net, and on our sites. It's cheap, easy "health-insurance"...
Ride safe, CHANGE THOSE VALVE-STEMS!
Leo in Texas
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