How do I remove a factory Valve stem?

NorthernRR · 03-09-2008, 02:05 PM

Ok I just pulled the tire from my 1000RR factory rim and I was hoping to use the valve stem from it for my supermoto until my new ones show up. Any Ideas? I have the tool for taking the "core" out of it, but I just can't seem to figure out how to remove the actual stem itself.

Anyone done this Before?

On a side note, the Nomar works AWESOME.

literally took 2 minutes and I had the tire off the rim no scratches... simple, simple, simple.

CBRVFR · 03-09-2008, 02:10 PM

I've seen people yank them out of there with a tool, but they don't typically get re used..

JohnnyDiablo · 03-09-2008, 02:14 PM

Stop by a tire shop bay and ask for one. A pep boys may have one also.

Yeh they dont usually get reused only replaced

Hammer · 03-09-2008, 02:23 PM

To remove one you have to cut it even with the inner rim surface, and then replace it with a new one. Check out the metal ones. They are less likely to bend while at high speeds unlike the rubber ones. I have them on mine and no problems, and no leaks. And they can be switched out.

NorthernRR · 03-09-2008, 02:25 PM

Cool looks like I won't be reusing them. I have some metal ones coming, I wsa just wanting to get a jump on some fitment on the motard.

Thanks for the help.

Now any one know how to get a fork bottom off a CRF450R? hahaha

Hammer · 03-09-2008, 02:30 PM

Sawsall

NorthernRR · 03-09-2008, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hammer

Sawsall

It hasn't came to that...yet...

Hammer · 03-09-2008, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NorthernRR

It hasn't came to that...yet...

Cool, you are in good shape then.

evl_twn · 03-09-2008, 04:16 PM

Are your motard wheels tubeless? I have excel/talon wheels and am running tubes in mine.

NorthernRR · 03-09-2008, 05:15 PM

As far as I know they are tubeless. Is there an easy wat to tell aside from try it and see how much air you loose?

evl_twn · 03-09-2008, 05:18 PM

If they're spoked, they're probably not tubeless. It should say tubeless somewhere on it if you can run without a tube.

NorthernRR · 03-09-2008, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evl_twn

If they're spoked, they're probably not tubeless. It should say tubeless somewhere on it if you can run without a tube.

Sounds good I'll check that shortly

On a side note did you have to change the bottoms of your fork to make your new rotor fit, or are you using factory caliper with spacers?

I am REALLY stuck with this and having a hell of a time with it. I found the small set screw that needs to be loosened but I just cannot get it back out... any ideas?

evl_twn · 03-09-2008, 05:37 PM

I got the EBC rotor kit which includes the caliper spacer. The only bad thing is that the original brake pads only sweep about 2/3 of the available pad area, I'd eventually like to get a better caliper.

What set screw are you talking about?

NorthernRR · 03-09-2008, 05:47 PM

I found a VERY tiny screw at the bottom of the fork leg, that is the only thing that I can see it being, it just screws in and rests agains the fork leg.
Not sure how things work with this suspension, there are adjustments that I can make at the bottom of the leg, just not sure if I have to take them all the way out and try from there?

NorthernRR · 03-09-2008, 05:49 PM

btw I couldn't find anything on the rims saying one way or another. Hopefully i won't need tubes. Isn't there normally a set of tube holder holes in the rims? The only extra hole on these rims are only for the valve stem.

Jetbdude · 03-09-2008, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NorthernRR

btw I couldn't find anything on the rims saying one way or another. Hopefully i won't need tubes. Isn't there normally a set of tube holder holes in the rims? The only extra hole on these rims are only for the valve stem.

Are they spocked or not?

NorthernRR · 03-09-2008, 06:00 PM

Yes they are, spoked. I didn't think that you liked startreck... hahaha

I have seen some rims that are spoked and tubeless though... so I really don't know where I stand.

EVL have you tried yours with out the tubes?

evl_twn · 03-09-2008, 06:02 PM

I've not tried mine without tubes. I doubt yours are tubeless. What extra hole in the rim are you referring to? The only thing that comes to mind is rimlocks, which actually hold the tire in place not the tube. My wheels have one hole, for the tube valve stem.

NorthernRR · 03-09-2008, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evl_twn

I've not tried mine without tubes. I doubt yours are tubeless. What extra hole in the rim are you referring to? The only thing that comes to mind is rimlocks, which actually hold the tire in place not the tube. My wheels have one hole, for the tube valve stem.

Yeah that is what I meant, rimlocks. I have been out of "dirtbikes" for so long it's not funny, so you'll have to excuse me a bit.

luvtolean · 03-10-2008, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NorthernRR

I found a VERY tiny screw at the bottom of the fork leg, that is the only thing that I can see it being, it just screws in and rests agains the fork leg.
Not sure how things work with this suspension, there are adjustments that I can make at the bottom of the leg, just not sure if I have to take them all the way out and try from there?

On my CR250, they had to drill it out to get them off, and it was a brand new bike, 2 rides or something.

They tapped it and put in a bigger screw for reassembly.

NorthernRR · 03-10-2008, 04:31 PM

I was looking around on Supermoto junkie and it's looking like I will have to take it somewhere, apparently you hvae to disaemble the whole thing and work on it that way... ugh, nothing is EVER simple... If I had known that I had to do this I would have changed the manufacturer of the new brakes what a pain in the A$$

CBR929RE · 03-10-2008, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NorthernRR

I was looking around on Supermoto junkie and it's looking like I will have to take it somewhere, apparently you hvae to disaemble the whole thing and work on it that way... ugh, nothing is EVER simple... If I had known that I had to do this I would have changed the manufacturer of the new brakes what a pain in the A$$

just take a deep breath and look out the window so you can realize you aren't riding until June when all that snow melts.

slickwill · 03-10-2008, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NorthernRR

I was looking around on Supermoto junkie and it's looking like I will have to take it somewhere, apparently you hvae to disaemble the whole thing and work on it that way... ugh, nothing is EVER simple... If I had known that I had to do this I would have changed the manufacturer of the new brakes what a pain in the A$$

Take good notes because I can really see myself building one of these when I get the chance.

03-09-2008, 02:05 PM	#1
NorthernRR Join Date: 12-18-2006 Age: 28 Bike(s): 1KRR, VFR, CRF450R, EX500 Posts: 1,397	How do I remove a factory Valve stem? Ok I just pulled the tire from my 1000RR factory rim and I was hoping to use the valve stem from it for my supermoto until my new ones show up. Any Ideas? I have the tool for taking the "core" out of it, but I just can't seem to figure out how to remove the actual stem itself. Anyone done this Before? On a side note, the Nomar works AWESOME. literally took 2 minutes and I had the tire off the rim no scratches... simple, simple, simple. __________________ See you at Indy

03-09-2008, 02:10 PM	#2
CBRVFR Godspeed, #20 Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 55 Bike(s): VFR750 SV650 TZ250 Posts: 5,023	I've seen people yank them out of there with a tool, but they don't typically get re used.. __________________ "...the TV also never took away the screwdriver and shoved it up the repairman's ass." Our own Mr.2nd Amendment, explaining the difference. Perfectly. Rich Herald, the Gentle Giant

03-09-2008, 02:14 PM	#3
JohnnyDiablo Commuter Express! Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Los Angeles Age: 34 Bike(s): 2008 CBR1000RR Posts: 967	Stop by a tire shop bay and ask for one. A pep boys may have one also. Yeh they dont usually get reused only replaced __________________ "I wont have to worry about putting gas in my car, I won't have to worry about paying my mortgage.. You know, If I help him, he's gonna help me."

03-09-2008, 02:23 PM	#4
Hammer For Sale Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 39 Bike(s): 05 Suzuki 600 Posts: 4,892 Images: 1	To remove one you have to cut it even with the inner rim surface, and then replace it with a new one. Check out the metal ones. They are less likely to bend while at high speeds unlike the rubber ones. I have them on mine and no problems, and no leaks. And they can be switched out. __________________ SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES. NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS

03-09-2008, 02:25 PM	#5
NorthernRR Join Date: 12-18-2006 Age: 28 Bike(s): 1KRR, VFR, CRF450R, EX500 Posts: 1,397	Cool looks like I won't be reusing them. I have some metal ones coming, I wsa just wanting to get a jump on some fitment on the motard. Thanks for the help. Now any one know how to get a fork bottom off a CRF450R? hahaha __________________ See you at Indy

03-09-2008, 02:30 PM	#6
Hammer For Sale Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 39 Bike(s): 05 Suzuki 600 Posts: 4,892 Images: 1	Sawsall __________________ SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES. NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS

03-09-2008, 04:16 PM	#9
evl_twn CAN CRUSHER Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Central Illinois Age: 40 Bike(s): worm gear Posts: 1,646	Are your motard wheels tubeless? I have excel/talon wheels and am running tubes in mine.

03-09-2008, 05:15 PM	#10
NorthernRR Join Date: 12-18-2006 Age: 28 Bike(s): 1KRR, VFR, CRF450R, EX500 Posts: 1,397	As far as I know they are tubeless. Is there an easy wat to tell aside from try it and see how much air you loose? __________________ See you at Indy

03-09-2008, 05:18 PM	#11
evl_twn CAN CRUSHER Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Central Illinois Age: 40 Bike(s): worm gear Posts: 1,646	If they're spoked, they're probably not tubeless. It should say tubeless somewhere on it if you can run without a tube.

03-09-2008, 05:37 PM	#13
evl_twn CAN CRUSHER Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Central Illinois Age: 40 Bike(s): worm gear Posts: 1,646	I got the EBC rotor kit which includes the caliper spacer. The only bad thing is that the original brake pads only sweep about 2/3 of the available pad area, I'd eventually like to get a better caliper. What set screw are you talking about?

03-09-2008, 05:47 PM	#14
NorthernRR Join Date: 12-18-2006 Age: 28 Bike(s): 1KRR, VFR, CRF450R, EX500 Posts: 1,397	I found a VERY tiny screw at the bottom of the fork leg, that is the only thing that I can see it being, it just screws in and rests agains the fork leg. Not sure how things work with this suspension, there are adjustments that I can make at the bottom of the leg, just not sure if I have to take them all the way out and try from there? __________________ See you at Indy

03-09-2008, 05:49 PM	#15
NorthernRR Join Date: 12-18-2006 Age: 28 Bike(s): 1KRR, VFR, CRF450R, EX500 Posts: 1,397	btw I couldn't find anything on the rims saying one way or another. Hopefully i won't need tubes. Isn't there normally a set of tube holder holes in the rims? The only extra hole on these rims are only for the valve stem. __________________ See you at Indy

03-09-2008, 06:00 PM	#17
NorthernRR Join Date: 12-18-2006 Age: 28 Bike(s): 1KRR, VFR, CRF450R, EX500 Posts: 1,397	Yes they are, spoked. I didn't think that you liked startreck... hahaha I have seen some rims that are spoked and tubeless though... so I really don't know where I stand. EVL have you tried yours with out the tubes? __________________ See you at Indy

03-09-2008, 06:02 PM	#18
evl_twn CAN CRUSHER Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Central Illinois Age: 40 Bike(s): worm gear Posts: 1,646	I've not tried mine without tubes. I doubt yours are tubeless. What extra hole in the rim are you referring to? The only thing that comes to mind is rimlocks, which actually hold the tire in place not the tube. My wheels have one hole, for the tube valve stem.

03-10-2008, 04:31 PM	#21
NorthernRR Join Date: 12-18-2006 Age: 28 Bike(s): 1KRR, VFR, CRF450R, EX500 Posts: 1,397	I was looking around on Supermoto junkie and it's looking like I will have to take it somewhere, apparently you hvae to disaemble the whole thing and work on it that way... ugh, nothing is EVER simple... If I had known that I had to do this I would have changed the manufacturer of the new brakes what a pain in the A$$ __________________ See you at Indy

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
CBR1000RR Valve Adjustment	SheepOfBlue	Honda	3	01-30-2008 08:48 PM
WWII valve computer resurrected	oldfogey	Off Topic	8	11-20-2007 08:50 AM
Net Thief Claims She Doesn't Have To Remove Copyrighted Original Editorial Material P	Paperboy	Roadracingworld	0	07-03-2007 08:31 PM
Socal shop for valve adjusment	Repeater	Pit Lane	2	06-07-2007 02:34 AM
How to remove key from the gas cap after lightech install?	NorthernRR	Pit Lane	6	04-22-2007 07:27 PM