Tyre Valves on my GSa

[long-tall-round]

has anyone else had problems with tyre valve position and inflation at garages?

The spokes on my 58 reg GSa are too close to the valve, making it almost impossible to get the standard PCL style inflater unit on.
I bought the standard chrome steel 90 degree extender to screw on first, but that does not screw down far enough as the thread on the valve is short.
As the tyres tend to lose 0.3 to 0.4 bar over a month, I have to add air quite regularly so its becoming a pain... any answers welcome.

PS Bought a 12" hose with the ideal clip down connector from Halfords, but tha doesnt have a valve on the other end.

Cheers

 

[autogs]

i use the readily available 90 bend adapter and find it fits no problem

 

[ghiribizzo]

I use the readily available 90 bend adapter and find it fits no problem

 

[flatdog]

Sounds like your adapter could be faulty, try someone elses or buy another, plenty for sale off the bay etc and cheap enough too.

 

[MikeP]

If all you want to do is top-up falling pressures get yourself an Airman 12v mini compressor. It has a screw-on hose.

 

[Kintessack GSr]

you need this http://www.rainbowbmw.com/reshop/index.php?route=common/home

 

[shuck raider]

you need this http://www.rainbowbmw.com/reshop/index.php?route=common/home

Spot the difference:
BMW item - £8.10
Busters item £2.25

 

[(RIP) Sugar Ray]

I think you might find there is a difference. I have two of the cheaper versions & both do not seal when screwed on to the valve, letting air out rather than facilitating putting some in! They work fine with normal valves as on my other bike, but not with the BM valves that are part of the tyre pressure monitoring unit.

 

[Country Bumpkin]

easy

one is bigger than the other...and its a different colour.

CB

 

[Kremmen]

It must be remembered that fitting either type (and leaving it attached) could mean that potentially you will need to have the wheels re-balanced.
Why not buy one & keep it under the seat & use when needed

 

[autogs]

It must be remembered that fitting either type (and leaving it attached) could mean that potentially you will need to have the wheels re-balanced.
Why not buy one & keep it under the seat & use when needed

omg

 

[Sgt Bilco]

omg

Frightening isn't it

 

[Kintessack GSr]

 

[autogs]

Frightening isn't it

you really just could not make it up,i love this place