New Tyres And Valves

[KTMsm]

Took a flat tyre & wheel to my local bike shop, it was the wrong type for the bike and had a dodgy looking repair so I asked them to fit a new tyre

Next day - flat again - I checked, the metal valve itself has become porous

Shop say that it isn't usual to check / change metal valves on bikes - is that right as it seems bloody obvious to me

They also say that there are four different widths ?

Are they right or bullstting ?

[Rubin215]

KTMsm said:

Took a flat tyre & wheel to my local bike shop, it was the wrong type for the bike and had a dodgy looking repair so I asked them to fit a new tyre

Next day - flat again - I checked, the metal valve itself has become porous

Shop say that it isn't usual to check / change metal valves on bikes - is that right as it seems bloody obvious to me

They also say that there are four different widths ?

Are they right or bullstting ?

Personally I would always want a new valve.

The minimal cost is far outweighed by the potential of an off if you get a rapid deflation from a faulty valve.

And yes, I know how seldom that happens, but having seen old valves at mot time that are hanging by a thread of rubber I would rather be safe than sorry.

[Biker 1]

Is it a regular valve or one of those fancy L shaped ones you see on Hondas? I'm not sure if the regular ones are more easily available/easier to fit(???)