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Metal or rubber wheel valve stems?

Started by 89 fxrs, January 11, 2022, 02:03:15 PM

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89 fxrs

would like to get some feedback on metal vs. rubber valve stems - had my enforcer wheels chromed on a 2016 roadglide and after a couple of thousand miles developed a very small leak coming from the valve stem, so trying to decide if I should replace it with metal or the stock rubber ones -I'm guessing tat the metal ones would seal better because of the rubber grommet but not sure - that's why I'm looking for some experiences as well as feedback - if you recommend a metal on please let me know where to buy it - thanks
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calif phil

I use the stock rubber stems on the Enforcer wheels, suspect a spot of chrome that  might need touched up with some emery cloth. The VS-1218-R Dill is my favorite metal valve stem, but have not used them on the Enforcer wheels. 

bobrk1

I  was  going  to  use  metal  but  the  shop I go to  said  that  he  hasn't  had  good  luck  with  them. Tend to  leak.

hrdtail78

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I like these for the rear.  As mentioned.  Make sure hole is deburred. Sorry for the price display.  Was on package.
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jmorton10

I use have used right angle metal T stems for years, super convenient & have had no problems with them.

These go great with my FOBO TPS system.

http://www.fobo.com.tr/default-en.asp?baslik=tvalve_2_li_paket&page=13&urun=167

~John
HC 124", Dragula, Pingel air shift W/Dyna Shift Minder & onboard compressor, NOS

Deye76

I ran the 90° metal on the rear of my 2015 RG, no problems, still on the bike when I sold it last year. Sure made checking and adding air a lot easier.
East Tenn.<br /> 2020 Lowrider S Touring, 2014 CVO RK,  1992 FXRP

kd

When using a rubber stem, be sure it is not too long or will not flex under centrifugal force and come in contact with a brake caliper (or anything else).  It can get ugly at high speed.
KD

89 fxrs

would like to confirm the size valve stem hole for the enforcer wheels is .453"?
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