Lego Caps
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This may not be a great idea. Here's why.
On my BMW RS a couple of years ago, I had a product called a Firefly. Basically, it's a little red LED pressure device that flashes with the tire pressure drops below the value it sensed when the device was installed. Clever idea.
Problem was, the Firefly was just heavy enough to cause the valve stem to start twisting in the rim opening. It was at a noticeable slant. The local dealer had seen these before and noted that as the twist continues, the stem starts to tear. Eventually, this could lead to a blow out.
The lego is probably not as heavy and may not cause this problem. But you should watch it carefully in case it does. If the stem starts to look slanted, get rid of it.
--Paul
On my BMW RS a couple of years ago, I had a product called a Firefly. Basically, it's a little red LED pressure device that flashes with the tire pressure drops below the value it sensed when the device was installed. Clever idea.
Problem was, the Firefly was just heavy enough to cause the valve stem to start twisting in the rim opening. It was at a noticeable slant. The local dealer had seen these before and noted that as the twist continues, the stem starts to tear. Eventually, this could lead to a blow out.
The lego is probably not as heavy and may not cause this problem. But you should watch it carefully in case it does. If the stem starts to look slanted, get rid of it.
--Paul
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It's a chrome valve cap imbedded into a lego piece. My old bullet caps were heavier! Shouldn't have any problems with weight.
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