front wheel

[rustynut51]

i have a new valve stem for front tire . it's the 90 degree . which way does it need to be installed . with the cap facing the engine or facing the front . my now has just the valve stem straight up. thanks

[cushman eagle]

I would install it to the right,or left,which would make it easy to put a gauge on it,or fill it

[cranky]

.... anybody ever come up with a measurement as to how long the stem and cap can
be without hitting the brakes?????

[Me Again]

.... anybody ever come up with a measurement as to how long the stem and cap can
be without hitting the brakes?????

most standard 90s should be fine . just make sure it is pointed opposite of tire direction so you don't snag it and tear it off at 90 MPH

[Van Voyager]

Personally, I'd point it to the rider's right so it's marginally easier to get to when on the side stand.

[sheiserman]

.... anybody ever come up with a measurement as to how long the stem and cap can
be without hitting the brakes?????

I haven't, but years ago I had the dealer put a 90 deg. stem on. He showed me he had to roll it to the front at roughly 45 deg. to keep it from hitting. Never have had a problem.

Personally, I'd point it to the rider's right so it's marginally easier to get to when on the side stand.

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Yep. Again, not something I thought of, but the dealer did.

[Nails]

Personally, I'd point it to the rider's right so it's marginally easier to get to when on the side stand.

Agreed. For the rear tire, I've found that most shops want to point it away from the brake. But that's a royal PITA to reach under the saddlebag. (As opposed to a garden-variety PITA on the right.)

I'm making do with a straight stem in front.

[Barry]

If you put a 90 degree stem on the front, take the time to rotate the wheel and see how close it comes to the brake caliper. I ended up placing mine at a 45 degree angle to increase clearance. Also think about what would happen should it rotate and snag the caliper. Angle the stem to your comfort level. I never had a problem with it moving.

[Chris Cochran]

I have a 90 degree brass thing that I attach temporarily when I check the air in my tires, both Voyager and Vulcan.

[Van Voyager]

I have a 90 degree brass thing that I attach temporarily when I check the air in my tires, both Voyager and Vulcan.

I tried one of those - it broke on the first air check. I ended up installing a 90 degree valve in the rim (on the rear)