Valve stem clearance

[14TG]

Hi All,

I posted this over on the HD forum & just though I’d share on here…..

I have a 2014 Tri Glide. From 2014-2018, HD uses different calipers on our trikes. (Freewheeler too) before going back to the Brembo brakes.

My Indy mounted and balance a new front tire (and new chrome powder coated wheels) but after I replaced all pads, bled brakes & when they spun the front tire, I was hearing a “clicking sound”.

That’s when I noticed the front valve stem was hitting on of the caliper bolts.

so, just an FYI: “Shorty” valve stems are needed on the front wheel.

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- Brett

 

[Papa Zook]

Brett are they the same wheels you had, but just powder coated chrome, or are they different wheels altogether.

 

[14TG]

Brett are they the same wheels you had, but just powder coated chrome, or are they different wheels altogether.

They are another set that I bought off a forum member … but they are the exact same stock OEM wheels that was originally on it.

(Front wheel part number: 83326-09 fits 2009-2021 years).

I looked at my original wheel (that I put back in the box) and it also has a shorty valve stem in it.

looking at my service manual, they of course are technical with parts breakdowns, and the valve stem show as part number: 40999-87 and may be considered as “standard” part on these wheels

So, I assume that “technically” that calls for a “shorter” valve stem, but two of my local dealers did not know this, nor did my Indy know this.

it’s an easy enough oversight that when even a dealer that mounts tires regularly that this may be overlooked.

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