Defective valve stems

DJJSR · 06-14-2008, 05:11 AM

Once again, that great Chinese quality has jeopardized the lives of millions of people. This time it's the valve stems for your wheels.

Read this for details............
http://news.yahoo.com/s/usnw/2008061...e_stems_safety

Java Junky · 06-14-2008, 06:21 AM

Terrific informative notice Don. 'Don't know how you stay on topp'a so much, but jus' grateful'a'cha'doo.
But, I godda make one observation:'iss ain't'z much commonplace Chinese quality, 'z'itt'izz the almighty American greed seekin' out the lowest bidder'n allowin'em to doo'itt to us again'n again'n again'n again'n again'n ad nauseum.
If we allow it, we deserve it.
But, as most'uv us weren't aware'uv'itt, thanks.
Java

D1sclaimer · 06-14-2008, 11:57 AM

I saw this the other day on the news. The problem is, no manufacturer is gonna change from China cause its so cheap. Until something like this happens to most manufacturers, nothings gonna change. Kinda frustrating. How many more F-ups do we have to have before they realize shits not safe.

jagg · 06-14-2008, 12:32 PM

Best tact, from a defensive standpoint....

Check your tire pressures, and check them often.
I'm not going to unmount my tires to figure out whether or not I have the offending valve stems . They appear to be ok.........an ounce of prevention, folks.

Take a close look at yer stems people!
If they're looking all dried out and brittle, best to play it safe.

Currenty, I'm running two baloney skins on the rear. Just turned 20K miles on my 2002 stewie. Tires looked new when I purchased it with 10 thousand miles on the clock, last Sept. , and they were not the original rubber. (stored for the really nasty winter months, but makes appearances at times, under the proper conditions, regardless of ambient temperature or whether or not Hank is playin' on the music box)
Otherwise, it's my daily beater....'n I promise you , I do.

Fronts appear to be healthy for now. (appx 60%)
I'm hoping to get another 1,000 miles before I see cord. I'm running 400 miles per week, consistantly.

Disclaimer: I do not promote doing this, as it can present great risk, especially during wet driving conditions, 'n the chances of screwin' up your ride become greatly increased. My opinions cannot be trusted.

Play it safe and eyeball your valve stems......won't take but a minute.

Regards,
Jagg

Java Junky · 06-14-2008, 04:03 PM

Aaay! Jagg!
If you auger in on'account'a yer baldies . . kin I have yer toyz?
Okay, okay. That'z kind'a crass.
How'bou'cher photo collection? Kin I have yer photo collection?
Java

philiam · 06-14-2008, 05:13 PM

If in doubt, wipe them periodically with 303 protectant. In fact do the whole tire. It works.

Java Junky · 06-14-2008, 08:23 PM

Phil, you use that stuff on the tread area??????

philiam · 06-14-2008, 08:34 PM

Only when I want to practice drifting.

Java Junky · 06-14-2008, 09:13 PM

You sly dawg you!
Ya never let on abou'cher driftin' side.

'Hadda young feller whut wuz real concerned 'bout "shiny" with'izz new bike some yearz back. 'ArmorAlled the beegeezuz oud'a everythin'. Everythin'.
'Figger he'z probably mostly healed up'n oud'a the hospital by now.
'Like rubber'da look like rubber'n I get real nervous when the ArmorAll, 303'r RaggTopp'z off the leash.
Java

philiam · 06-14-2008, 09:50 PM

I forgot, some people don't read directions. They specifically state not to use it on treads.

Scooter · 06-14-2008, 10:12 PM

China's not that hard to deal with, we do it at my company. What we learned (the hard way of course) is that they will only make what you specify. If you don't say "no lead paint on the toys" then they feel free to use it. If you don't specify the grade of rubber and how it's treated for the valve stems, they'll make them however they want...

Java Junky · 06-15-2008, 03:09 AM

Lowest bidder. 'Jus' don't get no bedder'n'iss.

06-14-2008, 05:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,749	Defective valve stems Once again, that great Chinese quality has jeopardized the lives of millions of people. This time it's the valve stems for your wheels. Read this for details............ http://news.yahoo.com/s/usnw/2008061...e_stems_safety __________________ Don

06-14-2008, 06:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,433	Terrific informative notice Don. 'Don't know how you stay on topp'a so much, but jus' grateful'a'cha'doo. But, I godda make one observation:'iss ain't'z much commonplace Chinese quality, 'z'itt'izz the almighty American greed seekin' out the lowest bidder'n allowin'em to doo'itt to us again'n again'n again'n again'n again'n ad nauseum. If we allow it, we deserve it. But, as most'uv us weren't aware'uv'itt, thanks. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

06-14-2008, 11:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
D1sclaimer Mustang Killer Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 474	I saw this the other day on the news. The problem is, no manufacturer is gonna change from China cause its so cheap. Until something like this happens to most manufacturers, nothings gonna change. Kinda frustrating. How many more F-ups do we have to have before they realize shits not safe. __________________ It’s alright. I aint losing. This fool’s running a Honda 2000. I’ll win, that way me and my dad can roll together when he gets out of prison. It’s all good.

06-14-2008, 04:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,433	Aaay! Jagg! If you auger in on'account'a yer baldies . . kin I have yer toyz? Okay, okay. That'z kind'a crass. How'bou'cher photo collection? Kin I have yer photo collection? Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

06-14-2008, 05:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
philiam Senior Member, Literally Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 1,639	If in doubt, wipe them periodically with 303 protectant. In fact do the whole tire. It works. __________________

06-14-2008, 12:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,526	Best tact, from a defensive standpoint.... Check your tire pressures, and check them often. I'm not going to unmount my tires to figure out whether or not I have the offending valve stems . They appear to be ok.........an ounce of prevention, folks. Take a close look at yer stems people! If they're looking all dried out and brittle, best to play it safe. Currenty, I'm running two baloney skins on the rear. Just turned 20K miles on my 2002 stewie. Tires looked new when I purchased it with 10 thousand miles on the clock, last Sept. , and they were not the original rubber. (stored for the really nasty winter months, but makes appearances at times, under the proper conditions, regardless of ambient temperature or whether or not Hank is playin' on the music box) Otherwise, it's my daily beater....'n I promise you , I do. Fronts appear to be healthy for now. (appx 60%) I'm hoping to get another 1,000 miles before I see cord. I'm running 400 miles per week, consistantly. Disclaimer: I do not promote doing this, as it can present great risk, especially during wet driving conditions, 'n the chances of screwin' up your ride become greatly increased. My opinions cannot be trusted. Play it safe and eyeball your valve stems......won't take but a minute. Regards, Jagg

06-14-2008, 08:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,433	Phil, you use that stuff on the tread area?????? __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

06-14-2008, 08:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
philiam Senior Member, Literally Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 1,639	Only when I want to practice drifting. __________________

06-14-2008, 09:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,433	You sly dawg you! Ya never let on abou'cher driftin' side. 'Hadda young feller whut wuz real concerned 'bout "shiny" with'izz new bike some yearz back. 'ArmorAlled the beegeezuz oud'a everythin'. *Everythin'.* 'Figger he'z probably mostly healed up'n oud'a the hospital by now. 'Like rubber'da look like rubber'n I get real nervous when the ArmorAll, 303'r RaggTopp'z off the leash. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

06-14-2008, 09:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
philiam Senior Member, Literally Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 1,639	I forgot, some people don't read directions. They specifically state not to use it on treads. __________________

06-14-2008, 10:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
Scooter Senior Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,227	China's not that hard to deal with, we do it at my company. What we learned (the hard way of course) is that they will only make what you specify. If you don't say "no lead paint on the toys" then they feel free to use it. If you don't specify the grade of rubber and how it's treated for the valve stems, they'll make them however they want...

06-15-2008, 03:09 AM	#12 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,433	Lowest bidder. 'Jus' don't get no bedder'n'iss. __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

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