Triumphrat

Baltobonneville · 03-09-2007, 09:22 PM

The Bonneville has limited access to the area over the valve stem on the rear wheel. Even some 45-degree service station air heads can't achieve the proper angle to pump air into the tire, at least when approached from the side of the wheel.

To get a modern bulky plastic dual-stem bicycle pump head on the rear valve stem is troublesome; I have to maneuver the entire head between the spokes to position it so I can flip the lever to lock it on.

Has anyone found a decent-quality bicycle pump with a head that can EASILY be attached to the valve stem on the rear spoked wheel, i.e. from the side of the wheel instead of threading it between the spokes? :???:

Normandy · 03-10-2007, 04:14 PM

You can buy 90degree ends for next time you have your tire off?

Baltobonneville · 03-10-2007, 08:59 PM

For an inner tube???

Jhumphrey · 03-11-2007, 09:38 AM

Valve stem extensions might be an option. Valve Stem Extensions

sharpshooter · 03-12-2007, 08:56 PM

Wouldn't those valve stem extentions throw your wheels out of balance?

Rick......................

sharpshooter · 03-12-2007, 09:04 PM

I bought a small air compressor (2 hp with 6 gallon tank) for under a hundred bucks just for filling up tires. I was able to find a small fitting for filling tires at the same place I bought my compressor. I got it at harbor freight.

Rick....................

rs_tt · 03-12-2007, 10:31 PM

I did the same thing as sharpshooter,but bought from Canadian tire
and got a few air tools too.

Baltobonneville · 03-13-2007, 11:55 AM

Thanks for the suggestions. I might eventually get a compressor and a fitting that's not a PIA, if for no other reason than I'd really, really like to blow the dirt out of the spark plug hole before I remove the plug.

In the meantime, is anyone using a bicycle pump that fits easily? The only decent ones I can find have the mega plastic Presta/Schrader head on them.

Maybe this is something that could be marketed to motorcyclists. All we need is a decent pump with a built-in pressure gauge (many are available) and a proper fitting at the end of the hose. Maybe there's a do-it-yourself way of attaching a different fitting?

LIJ · 03-14-2007, 07:59 AM

I have this one. Click!

Just a few buck and works like a charm. Of course you need to go to Sweden to get it...

TBirdVI · 03-14-2007, 12:17 PM

Same problem for the TBS. This is my solution, small and fits in your toolkit. Just clip it on the valve stem and it'll work anywhere.

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Picked up the pieces at an auto parts store - $15. Sorry for the giant image, I was in a hurry when I posted it on my web site.

[ This message was edited by: TBirdVI on 2007-03-14 11:06 ]