Scare today!

[ant_mb]

Hey guys,

Been a while since I posted here, but had a scare today and thought I would share my experience with others. I pulled the bike out of storage last week and gave it a quick once over, by checking and filling tire pressure, oil, lights and lubing everything. I proceded to take it on a spirited ride for a couple hours, and it felt and ran great.

Fast forward to today! I went out to take a ride and decided to check the tire pressure. I normally wouldn't check it a couple days after I just did, but decided to anyway(I know, check it every ride). While I was removing the valve cap the damn stem nearly twisted off in my hand, instantly deflating the rear tire. Two days ago I was traveling over 100 MPH on this tire, and that scared the crap out of me!

It's my fault because I'm on my original stems, and there is no excuse for that.

 

[motojoe122]

Yikes
Damn glad nothing happened while you were riding! Looks like its time for some 90deg stems:thumbup:

 

[lytehouse]

wow Anthony, that could have been nasty!

Welcome home ant......hope life has been good otherwise!

 

[mrphotoman]

That is scary!

 

[rsw81]

Super scary. Definitely time to invest in some 90 degree metal stems. My Triumph came with them stock, and now I couldn't imagine not having them. A little extra sense of security.

 

[Motogiro]

Good to here from you Ant! Glad it worked out good!

I changed over to the 90 degrees a while back. You won't be sorry if you do.

 

[Ssky0078]

Could you guys post a link or picture on the stems you are talking about, please? I'm going to be getting new tires soon and would like something easier than sticking my xxl hands around the rotors to check pressures

 

[carbonar1]

Could you guys post a link or picture on the stems you are talking about, please? I'm going to be getting new tires soon and would like something easier than sticking my xxl hands around the rotors to check pressures

These : https://www.motomummy.com/valve-stems/bridgeport-90-degree-angled-valve-stem-set/ from Motomummy US.

These : Valves - 90 Degree - Kaneg Holdings from Kaneg in Aus.

:thumbup:

 

[Cloggy]

Really pleased you found out in time Ant, it could have been a different story if you hadn't have checked

Pleased to see you back Ant :thumbup:, it's been a while.

 

[Humperdinkel]

:welcome: back Ant :cheer: :cheer:

Glad that didnt get nasty

90 degree stems are the way to go mate , best invention EVER !!! :thumbup:

 

[PurpleZJ]

Glad you discovered that. On a related note, whoever at Yamaha that decided to locate the stems where they did needs a swift kick in the pants

 

[FinalImpact]

Damn lucky. It seems your number wasn't up yet (1xx) speed. I've had happen in two different cages. First tire service of any kind get some bolt on hardware. Much better.
Glad all is well!