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valve stem replacement

Discussion in 'Mechanics Garage' started by chickenvoodoo, Nov 19, 2007.

  1. chickenvoodoo

    chickenvoodoo New Member

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    During the transport of my bike, I hit the rear tire valve stem pretty hard and cracked it, Now if you move it a little it leaks. Has anyone replaced one without taking the tire off?

    I was thinking I can let the air out, break 1 bead, press the tire in a little to get the old valve out, and put ( pull the new one in ) use my compressor to fill back up the tire and "pop" the bead back on using air pressure. All without rotating the tire so everything stays ballanced.

    am I way off base?
     


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  2. GenLightening

    GenLightening New Member

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    That's the way I would do it. I've used a large C-clamp and to pop the bead off (use it in a few spots), use a towel to keep from scratching the rim. Shouldn't be any problems.
     


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    I have promised myself that the next time my tires are off the rim I am going to put 90 degree valve stems on.

    That has to be a nice improvement over the stock setup.
     


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    veefer800canuck New Member

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    squirrelman Member

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    you're gonna be sweatin' and cussin' before you're done, so consider removing wheel and taking it to a professional shop....not much$$
     

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    derstuka Lord of the Wankers Staff Member

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    Not to mention potentially damaging the rim.

    On a side note, I love those 90 degree valves veefercanuck.
     


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