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Which air chuck for K1300GT?

glenfiddich

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I use that rim on the rear of my GSA sidecar rig and due to the position of the valve stem non of my chucks fit. I have to use one of those screw-on 90 degree adapters to top off my tires, but can’t imagine that’s the only solution. Is there a chuck that fits in that tight space between the stem and the cast spokes that works with a portable pump?

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I ran into that problem right after buying my RT. Saw the tire was low while at work, thought I'd use the shop air, and found that none of the available chucks would fit. Tried two gas stations on the way home, no joy.

The real solution is to change to a right angle valve stem so that nearly any chuck will work.
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The rear valve stem on the K1300GT is part of the TPMS sensor so fitting a right-angle stem is likely not doable. Best solution is an extension hose, and I know I’ve seen at least one tire pump vendor offering that but can’t recall the vendor.

Best,
DeVern

EDIT: Oops, forgot that this is a sidecar wheel and likely not running TPMS. In that case, I’d second the right-angle stem as mentioned earlier.
DG
 
All really nice quality- https://bestrestproducts.com/shop/c...pedition-tire-inflator/90-valve-stem-clip-on/

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Full site- https://bestrestproducts.com/

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