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Title: Metal or rubber wheel valve stems?
Post by: 89 fxrs on January 11, 2022, 02:03:15 PM
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
Title: Re: Metal or rubber wheel valve stems?
Post by: calif phil on January 11, 2022, 02:39:55 PM
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. 
Title: Re: Metal or rubber wheel valve stems?
Post by: bobrk1 on January 12, 2022, 08:04:27 AM
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.
Title: Re: Metal or rubber wheel valve stems?
Post by: hrdtail78 on January 12, 2022, 09:53:09 AM
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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.
Title: Re: Metal or rubber wheel valve stems?
Post by: jmorton10 on January 12, 2022, 09:55:43 AM
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
Title: Re: Metal or rubber wheel valve stems?
Post by: Deye76 on January 12, 2022, 09:56:47 AM
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.
Title: Re: Metal or rubber wheel valve stems?
Post by: kd on January 12, 2022, 10:01:39 AM
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.
Title: Re: Metal or rubber wheel valve stems?
Post by: 89 fxrs on January 12, 2022, 12:35:56 PM
would like to confirm the size valve stem hole for the enforcer wheels is .453"?