checking tire pressure

[geraldlanc]

I tried to check the tire pressure in the front tire of the Stallion and discovered that none of my collection of pressure gauges fit the wheel. I guess I will have to take a ride to AutoZone for one that will fit. Is there one that is made specifically for the Stallion? Installed Baker wings, save yer money - not effective, especially for the price.

 

[Big Dog]

What you can do is to hit a tire shop and have a 90 degree valve installed. If you do that you may as well have Dyna-Beads put in for balancing, and get ride of any wheel weights. I also run on nitrogen, instead of air.

 

[pmar6004]

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<div class="message">I tried to check the tire pressure in the front tire of the Stallion and discovered that none of my collection of pressure gauges fit the wheel. I guess I will have to take a ride to AutoZone for one that will fit. Is there one that is made specifically for the Stallion? Installed Baker wings, save yer money - not effective, especially for the price.</div>

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</div>Gerald,<br />
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I found that the accu-gauge air gauge works pretty well to allow one to get a good tight contact with the valve stem and to get around the brake disc. You'd think that with this problem, being discussed before at different times on this forum, that TMS would have followed the suggestion of installing an angled, 90 degree+ valve stem instead of a straight stem, on their 2013 models. Kind of makes one wonder how active they are in reading posts from Stallion owners on this forum. <img src="images/smilies/shrug.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Shrug" class="inlineimg" /> <br />
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Daydreamer

 

[trikervet]

If you install an angled valve stem, it will hit the brake caliper. Jack up the front and see how close the oem stem comes.

 

[Big Dog]

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<div class="message">If you install an angled valve stem, it will hit the brake caliper. Jack up the front and see how close the oem stem comes.</div>

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</div>Well I have a 90 up front, and it does not hit the brakes.

 

[trikervet]

Let me clarify. If it is angled forward or aft, no it will not hit, but if you angle it out, there is not much clearance. I have several of those screw on angled adapters, which are not designed to be permanetly installed, but I never use them. The OEM stems aren't that bad once one gets the knack of it.

 

[tomg]

There are at least a half of dozen of us that have replaced the stock front valve with a regular auto 90 degree, but you do need to make sure it is aligned parallel with the tire/rim and it will not hit the caliper. And 4oz of dyna beads will get you down the road very smoothly.<br />
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P.S. Big Dog---remember that the air you breath is 90 % nitrogen to begin with. If you get it free so be it, but don't waste your money to pay for it!!

 

[trikervet]

I have not seen a 90 degree stem small enough to fit the Stallion wheel which isn't much more than 1/4". I was searching for a replacment a couple of years ago and all I could find was some same diameter about 1" longer. The next option I guess would be to drill out the stock hole to .453 which is the size for a standard valve stem.

 

[tomg]

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<div class="message">I have not seen a 90 degree stem small enough to fit the Stallion wheel which isn't much more than 1/4". I was searching for a replacment a couple of years ago and all I could find was some same diameter about 1" longer. The next option I guess would be to drill out the stock hole to .453 which is the size for a standard valve stem.</div>

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</div>you are correct, but they do make a drill bit that will make the hole bigger to fit the new valve !! Most bike shops will drill it for you for nothing if you have them do the repair and buy the valve from them. They are about $10 for the valve and $4 per oz for the dyna beads which you need 4 oz for the front tire of the Stallion. My total cost was about $50 for the valve, beads and tire mounting. I did my own r&r of the tire from and back onto the Stallion.<br />
Tomg

 

[ODDOMAN]

Big dogg
What are your tire pressures.....front and back?

I had to look twice at your Stallion.....it looks a lot like mine.....have a great one.....


ODDOMAN
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EFFINGHAM ,SC

 

[ODDOMAN]

Big dogg
What are your tire pressures.....front and back?

I had to look twice at your Stallion.....it looks a lot like mine.....have a great one.....


ODDOMAN
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EFFINGHAM ,SC

 

[tomg]

I'm not BigDog, but I run 36-38 in the front and 25 in the rear. I replaced my front tire at 30k when I had to replace the valve stem (with a 90 degree) as I was running the factory tire pressure of 42 in the front. The middle of the tire was worn twice as much as the sides due to the high pressure. I now run the 36-38 and it rides softer and I do not feel any steering issues.

Tomg

 

[bikerbillone]

I bought an Harley 'hand pump' gauge, the screw on type. Perfect, no loss of air, no fooling around with the thing trying to get a read.

 

[The Stallion Guy]

Be careful when installing a 90 degree valve stem. I had one installed and the thing started leaking after checking the pressure a few times. From what I could tell, the pressure of me trying to check it, caused the stem to tilt back, and crack the rubber washer. :AGGHH:

 

[jdrooster]

Best solution I have found is get a "round gauge" with a 12 inch flexible hose, run it behind the brake caliper down to the stem, then hold the tip of the hose with vice grips while checking pressure.

jdrooster

 

[trikervet]

I use the round gauge with the hose. I rotate the wheel until the valve stem
business end is pointing slightly to the rear. I get my left hand in there with the hose end and it is easy as pie. I ought to make a video.