Inner tube valve stem Fix

[jeep2003]

So on my trike the valve stem ripped out of the tube. It was a larin. Rather than buy a new tube I thought maybe it can fix. All I did was put a washer on the stem. it had a rubber coating on one side to seal against the bottom lip of the stem. It came with a bolt together fiberglass bath tub. So to get it inside I spread the hole with some C-clip pliers and squezed it in there. Put a washer and nut on the outside and tightened it up. And its good to go. Its held air all week already. No sealer or anything. Who knew :thumbsup:

 

[bigrob]

Great Idea , I know that in the heavy equip trade they used to make patch that included the valve
I have thought of trying this by combining two tubes and rubber cement

 

[bikebudy]

The " Patch on stem " is just that.

Comes in short, long, long bent And chubby stem. The area where the stem was, needs to be buffed off.

Cleaned, glue applied, let dry an then the stem. Stitch the area afterward.

Best applied by the Pro but, can be done at home.

 

[jeep2003]

cool never heard of them. Except they probrobly cost as much or more than a new minibike tube lol

 

[bikebudy]

This is just the first site I looked at

TR #13, Tube Replacement Valve: Tire supplies, wheel weights, valve stems, patches, air chucks,TPMS

also
TR150 Bendable 3-1/2" Rubber Valve Stem - 5/8" Hole | GEMPLER'S

TR87 - 90° Bent Metal Valve Stem | GEMPLER'S

 

[JKautoFab]

i've patched a couple tubes with rubber cement and a chunk of blown up tube. dont ask my why they hold up but they have!!

 

[jeep2003]

thats good info guys. Things like this sometimes you just assume are unrepairable but turns out are. Just when you thought you knew everything :smile: