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weird tire valve problem
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 9:27 am
by smthng else
Hey all,
I replaced a rear inner tube a while ago and am now having a problem
with the valve. The "pin" is recessed so far in the valve, I can't
get a tire pressure gauge to depress it enough to get an accurate
reading. Is there a quick and simple fix for this, or am I looking at
replacing the tube again? Sorry, I don't remember the brand. TIA!
--Jonathan "smthng" Kalmes
Springfield, VA
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weird tire valve problem
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 9:32 am
by Fred Hink
Try replacing the valve stem core and if that doesn't help then you will have to change out the tube.
You can find these cores from an old tube or at any shop that changes tires. They are mostly all the same.
Fred
www.arrowheadmotorsports.com
----- Original Message -----
From: smthng else
To: DSN _KLR650
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009 8:27 AM
Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Weird tire valve problem
Hey all,
I replaced a rear inner tube a while ago and am now having a problem
with the valve. The "pin" is recessed so far in the valve, I can't
get a tire pressure gauge to depress it enough to get an accurate
reading. Is there a quick and simple fix for this, or am I looking at
replacing the tube again? Sorry, I don't remember the brand. TIA!
--Jonathan "smthng" Kalmes
Springfield, VA
http://smthng.info
Twitter -
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Facebook -
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"Shake well... some settling is natural."
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pelican 1550 cases and your passenger
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 10:04 pm
by Darren Clark
The 1440 case is a bit larger (2052 cubic inches vs 1970). But it's also
more expensive too because it comes with a retractable handle and wheels
which I'll remove. Also I'll have to mount them so the lids open away
from the bike. I found some pics of different bikes on Google Images by
searching "pelican 1440 motorcycle". They didn't look too bad, which
means they'll be perfect on a KLR.
--
Darren Clark
http://www.flickr.com/photos/84373829@N00/
2004 KLR-650
Fowlerville, MI
knightsabre75 wrote:
> Thanks, Darren, I had a lot of fun getting them installed.
>
> I had considered the top-loading cases, but I wanted the capacity of the 1550s, and none of the top-loaders have that...yet...I have noticed that Pelican seems to be getting a bit larger with their top-load designs, and I'm hoping they might get there.
> Incidentally, I am also considering upgrading my top case to a 1550...I think I even mentioned this on my install page. Could always use a little extra room!

>
>
> Warren
> -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
> Warren Werner
> 2005 KLR650
> 1980 SR500D
> Seward, NE
>
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weird tire valve problem
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 10:50 pm
by dooden
Walmart I think sells kits with various length core stems.
Put a longer core in that tube, worth a try.
Its only Air...
Dooden
A15 Green Ape
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DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, smthng else wrote:
>
> Hey all,
>
> I replaced a rear inner tube a while ago and am now having a problem
> with the valve. The "pin" is recessed so far in the valve, I can't
> get a tire pressure gauge to depress it enough to get an accurate
> reading. Is there a quick and simple fix for this, or am I looking at
> replacing the tube again? Sorry, I don't remember the brand. TIA!
>
> --Jonathan "smthng" Kalmes
> Springfield, VA
>
http://smthng.info
> Twitter -
http://twitter.com/smthng
> Facebook -
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> "Shake well... some settling is natural."
>