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Post by onewheeldrive on May 26, 2014 1:23:19 GMT -5
Are these universal with car valve stems? I mean does Autozone have valve stems that would work for my rear tire? My valve stem is stuck open, letting all air that is put in, out. I thought about ordering online from "wherever", but if Autozone (or other popular stores) would have one that would work on my scooter tire, I'll go there tomorrow.
Also, my tire is tubeless, is putting a clamp on the tire to squeeze it together...giving you enough room to replace the stem, the best way to go without taking the tire off the rim?
Thanks for any help guys/gals.
EDIT: I tried using a nail to push the valve to get it to pop back out but it hasn't.
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Post by ramblinman on May 26, 2014 2:20:39 GMT -5
not sure about autozone. i went to the local auto parts store here and couldn't find any  degree angle stems. the ones they had wouldn't have worked on my 10" rims so i ordered mine online. i had the same problem as you. i used thread locker and tightened the cap. it worked well enough to hold me over until new ones were delivered. |
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Post by onewheeldrive on May 26, 2014 3:04:43 GMT -5
Hey thanks for the reply--- that's what I did. I ordered a few backup headlight bulbs and a spare throttle cable (both are nice to have on hand), and while I was at it...threw a couple tire valves in the cart. It should all be here Wed-Thurs, so that's not bad.
I shouldn't have a problem getting them in.
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Post by bvance554 on May 26, 2014 22:50:51 GMT -5
Are you sure the valve stem innards just haven't become unscrewed? Get a valve stem tool and screw it in and you may fix your problem.
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Post by onewheeldrive on May 26, 2014 23:54:55 GMT -5
It appears both, front tire and rear tire, stem "innerds" are located in the exact same spot--- except the pin position.
The pin is pushed so far in I can't touch in with my pinky. It's as if it's too far in and stuck past/in the hole that it normally protrudes through. Not sure if the tip of the pin is smashed, making it not easily come through the hole, or something broke or jammed.
That's why I tried working the teeny bit of the pin I can actually touch with a nail, hoping it would release. I may try a sewing needle for kicks. I don't think I have a valve tool in my garage, but I thought I saw one that's not mine to be honest. There is so much crap in my garage-- it's more of a storage, lol.
If I find that tool, I'll even unscrew it to see what's up.
I understand it's just a valve stem and that I have a couple stems coming in the mail, but I'm still somewhat determined to work with what I have, until then. It's late and I'm bored, and have been working my butt off for the last month at work.
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Post by onewheeldrive on May 27, 2014 0:56:04 GMT -5
Either way it needs replaced, the rubber is pretty cracked and the threads on the left side somehow got jacked up. Lost the cap obviously. Note the pin location, it won't pop back out. The head of the pin looks okay in person-- not deformed. Probably a spring problem? Probably all corroded in there from sitting since about Oct of 2013. Importance of caps on these I would say. 
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Post by onewheeldrive on May 27, 2014 15:15:13 GMT -5
I've been wondering if my local Honda/Yamaha dealer has valve stems. Are there specs for these? I don't recall ever seeing any.
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Post by onewheeldrive on May 28, 2014 21:07:34 GMT -5
Not trying to drag this thread out over a valve stem, but I did get the pin to pop back out and rode the scooter around last night and today. Good deal.
Picked up a valve tool that came with a couple extra cores, too.
With this being Memorial Day week, my order is expected to arrive Friday.
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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2014 22:36:23 GMT -5
I give mine a shot of WD40 every once in a while.
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Post by joaoeu on Jun 4, 2014 18:37:08 GMT -5
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Post by jerseyboy on Jun 4, 2014 19:18:51 GMT -5
Yeah the short ones work fine just have to bend them to the side to inflate and check,,its a good idea to hit them with some silicone or protectant once in a while to prevent the rubber from dry rotting  I use a small brush from HF and brush the protectant on all rubber surfaces(except for tires!!),,no cracks yet and all my rubber looks better than new |
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Post by walterwhite on Jun 5, 2014 7:47:23 GMT -5
yes, the c-clamp is the best way to exchange your valve stems without removing tire. u should change your stock valve stems anyway, get all-metal ones, i changed mines with NCY's. Dont know if the stems are universal thou, i bought mines online on a scoot store.
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Post by rockynv on Jun 5, 2014 12:30:05 GMT -5
I use a Jorgensen wood clamp to lessen the chance of tire damage.
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Post by jerseyboy on Jun 5, 2014 13:11:15 GMT -5
Can even make an upside down fulcrum from a short piece of wood and a longer one,,stick the longer one(4ft2x4 or so)under a low car then take the shorter one(8-10"2x4)place it on the bead then push it down with the longer one,,works every time,,just make sure to block the wheel on both sides with wood also to keep it off the ground |
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Post by onewheeldrive on Jun 5, 2014 17:33:32 GMT -5
Thanks for all the replies guys.
I put the new stem in today. I cut the old one off. Pretty easy.
I didn't use a clamp. I just took the tire off and broke the bead. Fairly certain I needed the tire off anyway to get it to some more powerful compressed air to pop the beads back into place. Not gonna try the portable car pump, my sister has that anyway.
On my way to the gas station. Peace out!!
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degree angle stems. the ones they had wouldn't have worked on my 10" rims so i ordered mine online. i had the same problem as you. i used thread locker and tightened the cap. it worked well enough to hold me over until new ones were delivered.
