how the heck does the air filler work 16" rim

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how the heck does the air filler work 16" rim

04 Apr 2013 18:38 - 04 Apr 2013 18:47
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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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Re: how the heck does the air filler work 16" rim

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


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Re: how the heck does the air filler work 16" rim

04 Apr 2013 20:26
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Make sure its the valve stem and not a bead lock :)
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Re: how the heck does the air filler work 16" rim

04 Apr 2013 20:53
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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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Re: how the heck does the air filler work 16" rim

04 Apr 2013 22:46
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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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Re: how the heck does the air filler work 16" rim

04 Apr 2013 22:57
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Just trying to cover all the bases considering the source of the question. :woohoo:
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Re: how the heck does the air filler work 16" rim

04 Apr 2013 23:03
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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

I always put 12 PSI in each of the three; I figure that makes 36 PSI total. :whistle: Ed
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Re: how the heck does the air filler work 16" rim

05 Apr 2013 10:40 - 05 Apr 2013 10:44
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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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Re: how the heck does the air filler work 16" rim

09 Apr 2013 00:22 - 09 Apr 2013 00:24
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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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Re: how the heck does the air filler work 16" rim

09 Apr 2013 10:14
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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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Re: how the heck does the air filler work 16" rim

09 Apr 2013 11:25
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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

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Re: how the heck does the air filler work 16" rim

09 Apr 2013 21:22
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what would it take to put an 18" wheel from a kz750 e1 on this?

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