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by **atenspro** » Tue Apr 10, 2012 21:04 21

Hi, I posted a long rambling reply in the Newbie section to getting air in the tires and got zero response. So I thought I'd post here but try to be more direct.

I don't see why this couldn't be done: install angled valve stems with the tires still on the rims. If I broke the bead and slid one side of the tire over to the other side it seems like there might be just enough room to install the valve stems with the tires still on the rims. Could those who have some experience with the tires and rims on these scooters please give me some insight on this. The valve stems on the Burgman seem to be the worst engineered part of the bike.

I am looking at the kurveygirl.com 83 degree 11.3mm aluminum valve stems.

I am new to the Burgman and this forum and am really enjoying both.

Thanks in advance.

by **Chérie** » Tue Apr 10, 2012 21:27 21

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by **Ken** » Tue Apr 10, 2012 22:26 22

atenspro wrote:I don't see why this couldn't be done: install angled valve stems with the tires still on the rims. If I broke the bead and slid one side of the tire over to the other side it seems like there might be just enough room to install the valve stems with the tires still on the rims.
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I have an angled stem on the back of my 650. I don't think the stem could have been installed without removing the tire. The 400 may be different but I doubt the stem can be installed without removing the tire. The sidewalls and beads are very stiff.

by **macamxthe1st** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 0:31 00

Just had angled stems fitted with new tyres, good. Fitting stems outside of normal tyre changes is just not worth the effort involved.

Geoff.

by **happytech** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 0:32 00

Several quick things.

First, I ordered mine from here and got them in a few days.

Second, I went ahead and had new tires put on last Friday and I forgot to take the valve stems to the shop. :evil:

Well, they went ahead and worked me back in Saturday (being able to leave the bike for a few hours helped) and they switched them out for me - no charge (esp. since they overcharged me a bit on the tires - I still won price-wise). They have a tool that will do it.

Third, a few years ago I had one of those dreadful rubber angled valve stems give way on the freeway. The town I stopped in didn't have any electricity (the town's co-op transformer was blown and some of the locals had taken a truck to go get another one).* The shop managed to break the bead by hand (I think) and slip a new rubber valve stem in (best $15 I spent on that trip).

So yes, it can be done - a small pair of clamps might help - I don't know. I hope this helps.

Bruce

* Whitehall, MT

by **azrider** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 0:52 00

You can change the stems without removing the tire, but might be less hassle to wait until you need tires, unless the stem is leaking already.

by **westnash** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 5:12 05

Another option might be to use the angled stem as a temp, screwing it on then airing up and removing it. I think some are even designed this way. Just be careful when you use as I have heard of problems with bad parts and incorrect installs leading to deflation.

by **Dave_J** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 13:06 13

I am another one that has had a factory type 90 degree stem break, TWO of them.These were steel pull in place type from my dealers Goldwing stash.

There is a vendor over in the classifieds that is selling, as a BUSA Group Buy only, a twin pack of the alumumn type that bolt on for $16.49 for colored ones and $22ish for Black and Silver. His shipping is free and quick. I think his PM is linked to his Smart Phone as he answers quick. If you go to his Ebay page, enter BurgmanUSA in the box.

by **Fatjock** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 13:55 13

macamxthe1st wrote:Just had angled stems fitted with new tyres, good. Fitting stems outside of normal tyre changes is just not worth the effort involved.

Geoff.

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