Re: [CR] Presta Plastic Valve Caps ?? - Now Dork Nuts

(Example: Framebuilders:Masi)

Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2009 10:40:14 -0400
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
From: "John Betmanis" <johnb@oxford.net>
In-Reply-To: <457416.26797.qm@web82202.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [CR] Presta Plastic Valve Caps ?? - Now Dork Nuts


At 07:15 AM 04/06/2009 -0700, Jerome & Elizabeth Moos wrote:
>Once the tire is mounted and inflated, you really don't need the dork nut any more.

In fact, I learned years ago, when I was riding trials and motocross, that it's advisable not to use these nuts on motorcycle tires because they hide any evidence that a tire is creeping until it's too late and the valve stem shears off. Without the nut, you'll see the valve stem leaning and be able to correct the problem before any damage taakes place.

John Betmanis
Woodstock, Ontario
Canada