Guest john needham Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Hello I am getting frustrated. I have tried to check and fill the tyres (V11 Sport) on a number of occasions at petrol stations but I can`t get the connector over the valve due to the position of the brake discs and the rigidity of the valve itself. A recent inspection of manual air pumps at Halfords (UK General Auto shop) sled me to believe I would have the same connector/ valve problem. I am sure the answer (s) are obvious to everyone but me. Please help. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guzzirider Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 You can get screw on adaptors which come out at an angle allowing you to use a forecourt pump. I aways check my tyres at home because those forecourt pumps are often very inaccurate. Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luhbo Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 I just bend the filler's tube (when the owner isn't looking)! BTW, nearly all filler tubes at German gas stations are properly bent. Hubert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Barrett Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 There were cries of derision when I mentioned my right angle adapter the other day. But this is exactly the reason. Theres been times when I thought I'd never get any air in. My adapter can be seen in amongst my tyre repair kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nogbad Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 There were cries of derision when I mentioned my right angle adapter the other day. But this is exactly the reason. Theres been times when I thought I'd never get any air in. My adapter can be seen in amongst my tyre repair kit. 90880[/snapback] Oh look! It's exactly the same as my right angle adaptor! What a coincidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Barrett Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Oh look! It's exactly the same as my right angle adaptor! What a coincidence. 90892[/snapback] Are you sure. I think I'd laid mine down on the wrong side it really points the other way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belfastguzzi Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 There were cries of derision when I mentioned my right angle adapter the other day. But this is exactly the reason. Theres been times when I thought I'd never get any air in. My adapter can be seen in amongst my tyre repair kit. 90880[/snapback] Please Martin. When you're a hole, stop digging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbdicker Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 90 degree tire stems..............I wonder why ANY motorcycles are delivered without them. It's the FIRST farkle I apply, usually at the first tire change. Don't leave home without it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O2 V11 Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 90 degree tire stems..............I wonder why ANY motorcycles are delivered without them. It's the FIRST farkle I apply, usually at the first tire change. Don't leave home without it 90916[/snapback] Enough said, 1st tyre change I did the same. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdude Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Another thing that counts in favour of the 90degree adaptor is that it is the perfect tool for destroying the air valve on top of your mountainbike fork legs. Just did that.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stogieBill Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Give the man another Bodge point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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