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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: MrPepsi on December 09, 2011, 09:17:23 AM

Title: Murphs' 90 degree Valve Stems
Post by: MrPepsi on December 09, 2011, 09:17:23 AM: How are Murphs' 90 degree valve stems (http://www.murphskits.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=417) holding up? I know over a year ago, Fred had a post on a set, they were from another vendor, and they sucked. How are Murphs' holding up?
Title: Re: Murphs' 90 degree Valve Stems
Post by: Tactical_Mik on December 09, 2011, 09:24:08 AM: No issues from mine. I did change out to the newer versions when they were first available. Not sure how long it's been but I've gone through three sets of tires. It was worth it to me just to be able to easily put air in the tire.
Title: Re: Murphs' 90 degree Valve Stems
Post by: MrPepsi on December 09, 2011, 09:25:12 AM: Funny how I was thinking of buying new grips for Razzi so I went to Murphs and now I have $155 in my cart. Hmmm.
Title: Re: Murphs' 90 degree Valve Stems
Post by: Jeremy Mitchell on December 09, 2011, 09:50:06 AM: Quote from: Tactical_Mik on December 09, 2011, 09:24:08 AM
No issues from mine. I did change out to the newer versions when they were first available. Not sure how long it's been but I've gone through three sets of tires. It was work it to me just to be able to easily put air in the tire.

I got a set of the first version of Murph's from you and they are still perfect after three or four sets of tires.
Title: Re: Murphs' 90 degree Valve Stems
Post by: 556ALPHA on December 09, 2011, 12:52:02 PM: I have a set and love them.
Title: Re: Murphs' 90 degree Valve Stems
Post by: Spanky on December 09, 2011, 02:58:25 PM: Had them on mine for over a year now, no problems. They definitely make adding a little air pressure easier.
Title: Re: Murphs' 90 degree Valve Stems
Post by: jamiemac on December 09, 2011, 04:27:02 PM: I like Mine. They are made By the same manufacturer that make our tps units.
Title: Re: Murphs' 90 degree Valve Stems
Post by: Tactical_Mik on December 09, 2011, 04:53:07 PM: Quote from: Jeremy Mitchell on December 09, 2011, 09:50:06 AM
I got a set of the first version of Murph's from you and they are still perfect after three or four sets of tires.

Shoot I had forgotten about that. Glad to hear they are still working for ya.
Title: Re: Murphs' 90 degree Valve Stems
Post by: Jeremy Mitchell on December 09, 2011, 04:58:33 PM: Quote from: Tactical_Mik on December 09, 2011, 04:53:07 PM
Shoot I had forgotten about that. Glad to hear they are still working for ya.

I still owe ya a beer. ;D
Title: Re: Murphs' 90 degree Valve Stems
Post by: Kwikasfuki on December 09, 2011, 05:12:21 PM: Who is the manufacturer? Wondering if I can get these in the UK
Title: Re: Murphs' 90 degree Valve Stems
Post by: kennqc on December 11, 2011, 06:46:57 AM: dont mean to hijack this thread but i was having the same problems filling my tires, seems that most air chucks have a metal stem that makes filling almost impossible. i solved the problem by buying an inexpensive air chuck with just the metal fitting at the end with no stem. similar to the pic. in my set up i have a seperate air guage.

ken
Title: Re: Murphs' 90 degree Valve Stems
Post by: 556ALPHA on December 11, 2011, 07:07:53 AM: Walmart has them for a couple bucks...
Title: Re: Murphs' 90 degree Valve Stems
Post by: MrPepsi on December 11, 2011, 11:01:27 AM: I never use a compressor to fill moto tires.
Hand bike pump every time unless I'm desperate.
I do have a compressor I carry for long trips, but haven't had to use it yet.
Title: Re: Murphs' 90 degree Valve Stems
Post by: oldnslo on December 12, 2011, 10:45:49 AM: had mine for about 2 years,work great and worth every penny..
Title: Re: Murphs' 90 degree Valve Stems
Post by: C1xRider on December 12, 2011, 11:13:23 AM: I like the convenience for adding air, and I have not had any trouble with them working.

However, I'm thinking about going back to the stock ones at the next tire change. I had to add several ounces of weight directly opposite the right angle valve stem, and even though a static rotational balance tells me it has the right amount of weight to balance it out, there is a high frequency oscillating vibration at very high speeds. It started when I added the right angle valve stem, and new PR2s. I could wait and see if new tires fix it, but I'm pretty sure it's not the tires.
Title: Re: Murphs' 90 degree Valve Stems
Post by: Freddy on December 15, 2011, 05:59:54 AM: Quote from: Lord Frederick III on December 09, 2011, 05:12:21 PM
Who is the manufacturer? Wondering if I can get these in the UK

Not too far from you.

http://www.tire-watch.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=55&Itemid=115 (http://www.tire-watch.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=55&Itemid=115)
Title: Re: Murphs' 90 degree Valve Stems
Post by: Kwikasfuki on December 17, 2011, 01:14:01 PM: Thanks for the link.

Is the Concours fitting the 8.5mm or 11.5mm?
Also, how easy are these to install?
Title: Re: Murphs' 90 degree Valve Stems
Post by: Jeremy Mitchell on December 17, 2011, 01:43:10 PM: Quote from: Lord Frederick III on December 17, 2011, 01:14:01 PM
Thanks for the link.

Is the Concours fitting the 8.5mm or 11.5mm?
Also, how easy are these to install?

I can't answer the size question but they are very easy to install. With the tire off, just take a 4mm allen (IIRC) and loosen the bolt that passes through the sensor to the valve stem. The just separate the two pieces. Just make sure once you pull them off not to get the front and rear mixed up.