electrex!!

[fxmyhed]

I have experienced air leaks at the base of the valve stem where it contacts the rim on two different KLR's. In each situation, the tires and valve inserts are fine. I am curious to know how the valve stem fails (in case I am doing something to inadvertantly damage it) to prevent this from happening again. Does anyone else have this problem?

[klrz4ever]

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "fxmyhed" wrote:

> I have experienced air leaks at the base of the valve stem where it > contacts the rim on two different KLR's. In each situation, the > tires and valve inserts are fine. I am curious to know how the

valve

> stem fails (in case I am doing something to inadvertantly damage

it)

> to prevent this from happening again. Does anyone else have this > problem?

The obvious thing to check is that the hole in the wheel isn't rough or sharp where the valve stem goes through. The tiniest metal burr will work its way into a tube. Also, if the stem doesn't go straight through the tube, whether from a bad install or movement after installation, it could get stressed enough to leak eventually. Beyond that, all I have is questions: Have you always run the same brand of tube? Do you change them when you change tires? Do you live in a high ozone area? Are there gremlins in your garage? __Arden

[Chris Chaster]

Hey there!! Does anyone out there know about the Electrex upgrade or any others for the charging system??? I am triing to find out how much more power it gives (amps or watts). Tried to contact Electrex usa and I've waited a month and still np reply!! Any help would be appriciated. CHRIS _________________________________________________________________ Join the world s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com