Author Topic: C14 - TPS 90 degree Valve Stem? (Read 14742 times)

IRULE · « **on:** July 28, 2011, 10:31:37 PM »

Do I really have to pay $50 for having a 90 degree valve stem?? See link.

http://www.murphskits.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=417

Or can I just buy the cheap-o 90 degree valve stem like this (I know this one is for older Concours, but can I still use it on C14)?? See link.

http://www.murphskits.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=43

I hate to $50 for 'little' more convenience...

C1xRider · « **Reply #1 on:** July 29, 2011, 12:18:32 AM »

Not if you want to keep your TPM sensors. The C14 style acts as a nut for the threaded sleeve / tube that holds the sensor in place.

gonzosc1 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 29, 2011, 01:45:51 PM »

I'm a cheap ass so I went a different route. found some $10 screw on 90 degree valve stems. I just keep them in the tire fix kit and just screw one on when I need air then unscrew it and done,,,,did I mention $10 on ebay

VirginiaJim · « **Reply #3 on:** July 29, 2011, 02:06:33 PM »

I got mine at a BMW shop for about the same price...

IRULE · « **Reply #4 on:** July 30, 2011, 09:40:14 AM »

Quote from: gonzosc1 on July 29, 2011, 01:45:51 PM

I'm a cheap ass so I went a different route. found some $10 screw on 90 degree valve stems. I just keep them in the tire fix kit and just screw one on when I need air then unscrew it and done,,,,did I mention $10 on ebay

Do you mine take a picture of your screw on 90 degree valve stems for me? I seems to not able to find it. Thanks

gonzosc1 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 30, 2011, 12:17:17 PM »

Quote from: IRULE on July 30, 2011, 09:40:14 AM

Do you mine take a picture of your screw on 90 degree valve stems for me? I seems to not able to find it. Thanks

can do it monday, not at home for the weekend and don't have cam with me.
i'll look around on the web and post link if I can find them..

gonzosc1 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 30, 2011, 12:23:44 PM »

Quote from: gonzosc1 on July 30, 2011, 12:17:17 PM

can do it monday, not at home for the weekend and don't have cam with me.
i'll look around on the web and post link if I can find them..

here the kind I have but this price is way too much.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Valve-Stem-Extensions-90-Degree-Angle-Wheel-Tire-Chrome-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem5d2f801d23QQitemZ400228883747QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

these look good for a set on amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002L9J0VI/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B003JO84SO&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1918AXE3RSDBW5SJGNJF

gonzosc1 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 30, 2011, 12:25:30 PM »

just found these.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-Motorcycle-tire-valve-stem-extensions-90-degree-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQitemZ120755011341

IRULE · « **Reply #8 on:** July 30, 2011, 05:40:30 PM »

Perfect. Much thanks.

Burbs · « **Reply #9 on:** July 31, 2011, 06:03:33 PM »

Quote from: C1xRider on July 29, 2011, 12:18:32 AM

Not if you want to keep your TPM sensors. The C14 style acts as a nut for the threaded sleeve / tube that holds the sensor in place.

So this means there's no possible way that a 90 degree valve stem would work with the TPS right?

-Chris

C1xRider · « **Reply #10 on:** July 31, 2011, 08:07:40 PM »

Quote from: Burbs on July 31, 2011, 06:03:33 PM

So this means there's no possible way that a 90 degree valve stem would work with the TPS right?

-Chris

No, it means if you want to replace the valve stem with a standard non-TPMS valve stem, you don't get to keep the TPMS. The one that Murph sells replaces the upper half of the valve stem assembly with a 90 degree part.

The ones shown in the eBay link simply replace your existing valve cap, and thread onto the stock valve stem. Other than their height and additional weight (may require wheel re-balancing), they should work just fine.

When I installed the Murph style, I had to add several ounces of weight to the opposite side of the wheel. It could have been the new tire I installed at the same time, but I don't think so.

IRULE · « **Reply #11 on:** July 31, 2011, 09:31:54 PM »

$50 bucks for the tpms type for replacement seems a lot. I will go with the cheaper the version.

Murph · « **Reply #12 on:** July 31, 2011, 09:38:57 PM »

The units we sale are designed and made for the LDL TPS sensor.. as a matter of fact they are LDL units

LDL is based in France which explains a little about the price, but, the bottom line is, these are the only units on the market designed to work with that $160 sensor in your wheel ( that I'm aware of) if not, hey they are OEM stuff for said sensor. If you want to twist one of those $10 units on to get air in your tire and then take it off, thats great. HOWEVER, I wouldn't recommend leaveing it on the tire. They put a surprising load on the valve stem when your humming down the road

Murph
COG 2769
Industry Member

gonzosc1 · « **Reply #13 on:** August 01, 2011, 02:29:20 PM »

Quote from: Murph on July 31, 2011, 09:38:57 PM

The units we sale are designed and made for the LDL TPS sensor.. as a matter of fact they are LDL units
LDL is based in France which explains a little about the price, but, the bottom line is, these are the only units on the market designed to work with that $160 sensor in your wheel ( that I'm aware of) if not, hey they are OEM stuff for said sensor. If you want to twist one of those $10 units on to get air in your tire and then take it off, thats great. HOWEVER, I wouldn't recommend leaveing it on the tire. They put a surprising load on the valve stem when your humming down the road

Murph
COG 2769
Industry Member

+1 on the cheapies, screw them on and add air. then take them off for riding!!

VirginiaJim · « **Reply #14 on:** August 01, 2011, 04:04:20 PM »

Quote from: gonzosc1 on August 01, 2011, 02:29:20 PM

+1 on the cheapies, screw them on and add air. then take them off for riding!!

+2

IRULE · « **Reply #15 on:** August 01, 2011, 10:51:50 PM »

Quote from: VirginiaJim on August 01, 2011, 04:04:20 PM

+2

+3...sorry Murph

alansides · « **Reply #16 on:** October 09, 2016, 07:18:04 AM »

Just bought two 45% extensions on Amazon for $8.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017CW5RX8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If you want to wait a couple weeks and buy just one, they are as cheap as $2.57.

maxtog · « **Reply #17 on:** October 12, 2016, 04:43:15 PM »

Quote from: alansides on October 09, 2016, 07:18:04 AM

Just bought two 45% extensions on Amazon for $8.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017CW5RX8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If you want to wait a couple weeks and buy just one, they are as cheap as $2.57.

Those are freaky looking. Wouldn't 90 degree work better than 45? Also, I think they are not 45 degree but 135 degrees! (They are MORE than 90 degrees, not less) Do you plan on leaving those connected all the time? (Looks like they might could lead to leaking.)

MAN OF BLUES · « **Reply #18 on:** October 12, 2016, 05:53:22 PM »

Quote from: alansides on October 09, 2016, 07:18:04 AM

Just bought two 45% extensions on Amazon for $8.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017CW5RX8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If you want to wait a couple weeks and buy just one, they are as cheap as $2.57.

Tell us how those work out for you...
My opinion is they look to put the end in an even more wonky position for fill and check, now, couple that with a second valve in the stem that can fail, and also another connection point when its screwed on, and it looks silly to me.
Silly, and prone to failure....
But then I have no issue filling my tires... with the oem units in place, go figure....

kzz1king · « **Reply #19 on:** October 12, 2016, 08:27:26 PM »

Quote from: MAN OF BLUES on October 12, 2016, 05:53:22 PM

Tell us how those work out for you...
My opinion is they look to put the end in an even more wonky position for fill and check, now, couple that with a second valve in the stem that can fail, and also another connection point when its screwed on, and it looks silly to me.
Silly, and prone to failure....
But then I have no issue filling my tires... with the oem units in place, go figure....

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Author Topic: C14 - TPS 90 degree Valve Stem? (Read 14742 times)