how the heck does the air filler work 16" rim

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04 Apr 2013 18:38 - 04 Apr 2013 18:47 #580576 by donthaveakawman
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I've got this tiny 16" wheel on the back of my motorcycle and the air filler thing is a real problem for me.


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04 Apr 2013 18:55 - 04 Apr 2013 19:00 #580580 by gengomerpyle
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what are you trying to use to put air in it? get one of these


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04 Apr 2013 20:26 #580585 by wireman
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Make sure its the valve stem and not a bead lock :)
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04 Apr 2013 20:53 #580589 by racer54
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That's a fairly tight area to work in also. Instead of just reaching in there with your air chuck from the side, you will probably have to come in from the back so your hand fits in between the brake disc and sprocket. Not much room but that's the easiest way to reach the filler tube. Go in parrallel to the tire not 90* to it.
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04 Apr 2013 22:46 #580611 by testarossa
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wireman wrote: Make sure its the valve stem and not a bead lock :)

Why does this wheel have three valve stems???? :P
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04 Apr 2013 22:57 #580614 by wireman
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Just trying to cover all the bases considering the source of the question. :woohoo:
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04 Apr 2013 23:03 #580615 by 650ed
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testarossa wrote:

wireman wrote: Make sure its the valve stem and not a bead lock :)

Why does this wheel have three valve stems???? :P


I always put 12 PSI in each of the three; I figure that makes 36 PSI total. :whistle: Ed
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05 Apr 2013 10:40 - 05 Apr 2013 10:44 #580682 by martin_csr
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The diagram for his rear wheel doesn't show rim stoppers (bead locks).

If you're having trouble airing it up, you could try getting an angled/long air chuck.
Do an internet image search for dual head air chuck to see what I'm talking about.
Or next time you have the tire off, install an angled valve stem.
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09 Apr 2013 00:22 - 09 Apr 2013 00:24 #581321 by donthaveakawman
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it's really awkward- 16 on the back and 19 on the front. I am holding on for dear life trying not to fall off the back with people looking at me like it is a "Big Wheel" with only two tires.


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09 Apr 2013 10:14 #581363 by martin_csr
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Because you can't air up the tires? Or is there some other problem? My bike has basically the same wheels which aren't problematic.
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09 Apr 2013 11:25 #581377 by Kidkawie
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650ed wrote:

testarossa wrote:

wireman wrote: Make sure its the valve stem and not a bead lock :)

Why does this wheel have three valve stems???? :P


I always put 12 PSI in each of the three; I figure that makes 36 PSI total. :whistle: Ed


Nice, half in each one.
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09 Apr 2013 21:22 #581477 by donthaveakawman
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what would it take to put an 18" wheel from a kz750 e1 on this?

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