Reservoir-dog Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 I just can't do it. I've been in two different petrol stations, BP and Shell and can't get the air line at the right angle. I tried every possible position but the spokes are in the way or the mud guard is in the way. Is there some kind of adaptor missing in my tool kit? Help would be much appreciated Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Wheels Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Some of them can be wierd, try putting the valve towards the back of the bike, then feed the air thingy through the spokes startinng at the centre of the wheel heading towards the valve. This is all me can thinks of !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkwindjammer Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 try these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PAIR-MOTORCYCLE-MOTORBIKE-TYRE-VALVE-EXTENSION-ADAPTER-/320584455624?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item4aa45295c8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reservoir-dog Posted September 13, 2010 Author Share Posted September 13, 2010 try these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PAIR-MOTORCYCLE-MOTORBIKE-TYRE-VALVE-EXTENSION-ADAPTER-/320584455624?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item4aa45295c8 Thanks barkwindjammer for your help. I think that is the only solution. Many thanks once again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkwindjammer Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Put one in your underseat tray-dont leave it on the tyre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reservoir-dog Posted September 13, 2010 Author Share Posted September 13, 2010 Put one in your underseat tray-dont leave it on the tyre I will . Many thanks once again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Most of the time it's just fiddling and maybe even rolling the bike back/forward. You'll probably have to shove fairly hard to get the thing to fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reservoir-dog Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 Most of the time it's just fiddling and maybe even rolling the bike back/forward. You'll probably have to shove fairly hard to get the thing to fit. Thanks Ttaskmaster but I've just bought the valve adaptor from a tyre shop in London this afternoon. £6 job done. And yes, I was told not to leave it on the tyre as it tends to let air out. With such a large wheel rim and inner tube, the adapter is crucial because the air valve sticks out straight making it quite impossible to place the standard air lines at the right angle. I was expecting that Yamaha would include the adaptor with the tool kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulwhite Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 i had the same problem! ended up getting a new inner tube with a right angle valve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 I never had this problem with my 125 Drag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulwhite Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 what? never?! have you got a compressor in the garage by any chance? lol iv once went to the bp by my way cause needed some air and spent that long trying to put the bloody thing on that the machine stopped b4 i could put any air in the tire! cost me a fortune! (£1.00 lol) thats when i decided to get a new inner tube with a right angle bend in the valve, saves loads of time and hassle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 No, never. You just have to position the bike right and fiddle around a bit. If the wheel is so far round that the valve is too close to the frame, move the bike back/forward a bit. I had a 2002 model 125 Drag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reservoir-dog Posted September 17, 2010 Author Share Posted September 17, 2010 No, never. You just have to position the bike right and fiddle around a bit. If the wheel is so far round that the valve is too close to the frame, move the bike back/forward a bit. I had a 2002 model 125 Drag. Probably your inner tube was from a different make than mine with a shorter or longer valve. From my experience the only probable way would be loosening the nut ring around the valve and force the air line in. Paulwhite, Thanks for the tip. I had no idea that inner tubes with a right angle valves existed. Thanks mate. Anyway for 6 quid the adaptor does the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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