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Valve extensions
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jj welly
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City / Town: welwyn garden ci
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Valve extensions
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July 26, 2013, 01:25:47 PM
Thought I'd be clever and fit some tyre valve extensions,, not a good idea! After a few rides I kept hearing a scraping noise,, turn out the rear one was striking the rear brake caliper and left a nice little grove in it. Lucky it didn't rip the valve out.
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wedge
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Bike: Crossrunner
City / Town: Wisbech
Country: UK
Re: Valve extensions
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July 26, 2013, 09:46:18 PM
turn them round?
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jj welly
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Bike: crossrunner
City / Town: welwyn garden ci
Country: United Kingdom
Re: Valve extensions
Reply #2 on:
July 26, 2013, 11:19:52 PM
Unfortunately they wasn't the angled type i fitted, they were the ones that you can read or inflate and do away with the dust caps, so were a little tall. Now ordered short angled type and will check before I ride
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mrvelcrofast
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Re: Valve extensions
Reply #3 on:
August 11, 2013, 10:06:19 PM
do not use them at all !!!
They are meant only for putting air in. Then take them off!
If left on they can break the tyre valve rubber.
You're best off buying some of the metal type racing valves (which I do with every new bike I get) and have them fitted with your first new tyres.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/90-DEGREE-MOTORCYCLE-MOTORBIKE-RACING-TUBELESS-TYRE-VALVE-HONDA-YAMAHA-11-3MM-/221003909776?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3374dc0a90
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jj welly
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Bike: crossrunner
City / Town: welwyn garden ci
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Re: Valve extensions
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August 12, 2013, 12:51:00 AM
Yes your right, thanks for that, great idea, that what I'm going to do now, but will have to wait quite a while, think these scorpions are going to last for ever
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lenny w
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Bike: Crossrunner
City / Town: knot end on sea
Country: England
Re: Valve extensions
Reply #5 on:
August 13, 2013, 07:44:22 PM
Originally Posted by
jj welly
Yes your right, thanks for that, great idea, that what I'm going to do now, but will have to wait quite a while, think these scorpions are going to last for ever
what mileage are you on if you don't mind me asking, ( just out of interest) ??
My original pirelli's came off at 6800 miles
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Don't Ride Faster Than Your Angels Can Fly.
Mods so far
Beowulf warrior end can, Puig touring screen, r&g bar end weights, r&g swing arm protector, Pazzo shorty levers, Givi top box and rack,Oxford heated grips, Rim tape, Zumo 220 sat nav, Baglux tank cover
jj welly
Crossrunner Member
Posts: 27
Bike: crossrunner
City / Town: welwyn garden ci
Country: United Kingdom
Re: Valve extensions
Reply #6 on:
August 13, 2013, 08:48:20 PM
I'm on 4800 MLS,,, there has been a lot of discussion about these tyres not being good in the wet, but I'm finding them excelling in these conditions, well suited to the bike, so will be using them again without doubt.
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lenny w
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Bike: Crossrunner
City / Town: knot end on sea
Country: England
Re: Valve extensions
Reply #7 on:
August 14, 2013, 06:47:29 PM
Yeah, Agree with you on the scorpions being good in the wet, pretty good on wet grass on the rally fields loaded up with all the camping gear on as well, Never had a problem in the dry either, predictable movement let you know if you was getting near to their limit.
Just a pity so blooming dear for a new set, Totally begrudge paying £250 + for a pair of tyres
Len
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Don't Ride Faster Than Your Angels Can Fly.
Mods so far
Beowulf warrior end can, Puig touring screen, r&g bar end weights, r&g swing arm protector, Pazzo shorty levers, Givi top box and rack,Oxford heated grips, Rim tape, Zumo 220 sat nav, Baglux tank cover
jj welly
Crossrunner Member
Posts: 27
Bike: crossrunner
City / Town: welwyn garden ci
Country: United Kingdom
Re: Valve extensions
Reply #8 on:
August 14, 2013, 09:29:50 PM
Wow!!!expensive Len
going to see how long I can make em last now.
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