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    FOBO& Tvalve

    Im going to install a FOBO tpms and Tvalve, Does anyone know if it is necessary to still use the valve stem keeper?

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    no need for the keeper any more.
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    You HAVE to grind down the metal "tit" on the rim; that the keeper fastens to btw... so be ready to do that... if you want to keep the TPMS in place on the top of the T-Valve and use the horizontal valve for checking air and/or adding air.


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    Quote Originally Posted by willtill View Post
    You HAVE to grind down the metal "tit" on the rim; that the keeper fastens to btw... so be ready to do that... if you want to keep the TPMS in place on the top of the T-Valve and use the horizontal valve for checking air and/or adding air.
    Weird, I didn't have to grind mine down. It must a difference in T-valves. Might check before you grind.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 98valk View Post
    Weird, I didn't have to grind mine down. It must a difference in T-valves. Might check before you grind.
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    Have you tried to air it up with the lower valve since you have installed it ???? Or are you using the top valve only and think everything is ok? Or.. did you install the T-Valve backwards?

    here's a pic of mine...



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    Quote Originally Posted by willtill View Post
    Can't see your pic - NOT! (insert smilie here)



    Have you tried to air it up with the lower valve since you have installed it ???? Or are you using the top valve only and think everything is ok? Or.. did you install the T-Valve backwards?

    here's a pic of mine...

    Yeah, I have a similar "issue". The fit is tight for the air chuck, but... it does fit. It was also suggested in another thread to install the t-valve backwards, facing the opposite side (right side) of the wheel. That works too!
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    Instead of grinding the "keeper" off, you can install a valve extender which you can buy at most auto parts stores. Now it's easy to air up.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SierraKen View Post
    Instead of grinding the "keeper" off, you can install a valve extender which you can buy at most auto parts stores. Now it's easy to air up.
    Hi, Ken!
    So, after adding all this "stuff" to the wheel, (t-valve, valve extender, tpms) would it concern you at all the amount of balancing weight that would be required? That is assuming no other balancing option is used. Just wondering.
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    I did not grind off the tab, but I did turn the T valve to point opposite stock. I never did like the idea of the valve pointing to the down side when the bike is on the side stand.
    Much easier for me to check the front PSI this way.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DMAGOLDRDR View Post
    I did not grind off the tab, but I did turn the T valve to point opposite stock. I never did like the idea of the valve pointing to the down side when the bike is on the side stand.
    Much easier for me to check the front PSI this way.
    What about the rear wheel? Mighty tight to get to, on the right side....


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