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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
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<blockquote data-quote="IrvingFan" data-source="post: 39074" data-attributes="member: 751"><p>Hi Kevin Old Mate,</p><p></p><p>Many years ago when I was racing solos, we always ran the stem nut up to the top and used it to lock on the valve cap. As has been previously explained you could see if the stem moved and it helped stop a quick failure if it did move. On a side note the ACU also demanded the use of metal valve caps with O rings, as centrfugal force had been known to release weak springs in the schrader valve and cause air leakage at high speeds.</p><p>You will notice whenever you look at my Rapide that I still continue the practice to this day.</p><p></p><p>Kind regards,</p><p>Damian</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="IrvingFan, post: 39074, member: 751"] Hi Kevin Old Mate, Many years ago when I was racing solos, we always ran the stem nut up to the top and used it to lock on the valve cap. As has been previously explained you could see if the stem moved and it helped stop a quick failure if it did move. On a side note the ACU also demanded the use of metal valve caps with O rings, as centrfugal force had been known to release weak springs in the schrader valve and cause air leakage at high speeds. You will notice whenever you look at my Rapide that I still continue the practice to this day. Kind regards, Damian [/QUOTE]
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