Question

[DeBenGuzzi]

I'm atempting to right a bodge by doing a more attractive bodge. Does anyone know where I could get a couple of those screwballs that are used to secure the tank pad to the tank on pre-02 models

I'd like to make it so I can just snap on my old one if anything happens. I'm going to modify the CF tank pad that doesn't fit(off about 5mm) I'm going to shorten the 4 legs that come down and screw into the tank by cutting them off shorter putting a metal bar across, screwing it in place to the legs and putting those ball thingies into the plate a few MM back so it fits perfecto and then can still snap off.

If this doesn't make any sence I'll add some pics in a lil bit.

[DeBenGuzzi]

also, my back tire is near flat. It was sitting in the shed covered all winter(since about Nov) is this normal? first winter on these tires (perelli scropion syncs) and my previous tires never got this low, think a leak? or maybe the fact I used to keep them in heated storage made a difference?

[belfastguzzi]

also, my back tire is near flat... think a leak? 

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Suggest you put some air in and see what happens. But – you could have those crappy original valves that split and so leak air. Have you put stainless steel valves in? If not, do so. There have been posts about the perils of the rubbish lightweight valves. My valves split and leaked, but worse than that, was when the 'lightweight' retaining nut split. Air leaked past the valve and then got to the point when the valve seat dropped from the rim into the tyre so that tyre went completely flat when I was riding it. The bike didn't steer too good at that point.

[DeBenGuzzi]

Suggest you put some air in and see what happens. But – you could have those crappy original valves that split and so leak air. Have you put stainless steel valves in? If not, do so. There have been posts about the perils of the rubbish lightweight valves. My valves split and leaked, but worse than that, was when the 'lightweight' retaining nut split. Air leaked past the valve and then got to the point when the valve seat dropped from the rim into the tyre so that tyre went completely flat when I was riding it. The bike didn't steer too good at that point.

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alright a new very good point I haven't heard of. Wow, anyone know where I can get those puppies?

[bigbikerrick]

Suggest you put some air in and see what happens. But – you could have those crappy original valves that split and so leak air. Have you put stainless steel valves in? If not, do so. There have been posts about the perils of the rubbish lightweight valves. My valves split and leaked, but worse than that, was when the 'lightweight' retaining nut split. Air leaked past the valve and then got to the point when the valve seat dropped from the rim into the tyre so that tyre went completely flat when I was riding it. The bike didn't steer too good at that point.

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Are all the valve stems on our bikes garbage, or just certain years?

[belfastguzzi]

Are all the valve stems on our bikes garbage, or just certain years?

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It wasn't clear from previous threads whether there were different fittings in different parts of the world. As far as I remember, it was more UK people who reported the problems – though I can't really imagine that different valves are used for different places. Maybe there were different batches at different times?

 

Ducati use, or have used, the same nasty alloy valves that develop splits around the valve stem.

You can tell what you have by the look. Durable stainless steel valves will look like, well, like hard silver stainless steel. The other ones that come as standard are more of a yellow colour (I don't have one here to give a more accurate description – but it doesn't look like steel).

 

I think it's worth changing when you have to change tyres, if you don't do it before that.

[macguzzi]

Could it be something to do with UK petrol?

[Guest Nogbad]

I always have the valve and the stem with washers replaced with every tyre change. Costs less than £5-00

[Baldini]

Could it be something to do with UK petrol?

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UK salt? Anyhow I came here to find out about these little ball thingies & all you're talking about is tyres - AGAIN.......

 

KB

[DeBenGuzzi]

HEY thats not my fault, The people talk about what they want to talk about. I didn't know the valves were shitty and I would still like to find some ball thingies.

[Guest Nogbad]

You want some of these?

[DeBenGuzzi]

thanks noggy I'll just have to measure the ball and guess to what size it is, Maybe order 2 sets just in case.

[belfastguzzi]

I always have the valve and the stem with washers replaced with every tyre change. Costs less than £5-00

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'spose you change yer pistons every time you get petrol too, Mr Smarty Badpants.

[helicopterjim R.I.P.]

'spose you change yer pistons every time you get petrol too, Mr Smarty Badpants.

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Don't you?

[belfastguzzi]

HEY thats not my fault, The people talk about what they want to talk about. I didn't know the valves were shitty and I would still like to find some ball thingies. 

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OF COURSE IT'S YOUR FAULT! You asked two completely separate questions in two posts in the same thread!! The people are talking about what you want them to talk about!!!

Except for MacGuzzi who's now claiming that he fills his tyres with petrol instead of air!!!! I don't think that I'm even going to respond to that one.