
24 Jun 2014
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mollydog
Yes, the tool is a valve core remover. Some valve caps will have this tool built into the cap. It's like a little U shaped thingy. Most Auto parts stores will sell the proper tool or sell metal valve caps that have the tool built in. I prefer the metal one shown below in one of my tool kits:

See the plastic box at top of pic? (Tube Repair Kit). See that little metal tool sitting on top of it? That is a valve core tool. Never try to break the bead on a flat tire without first removing the valve core from the valve stem.
Many riders wonder why they are not able to BREAK THE BEAD on a "flat" tire. Sometimes the tube is not totally flat and retains enough air to make it impossible to break the bead. So, always remove valve core from valve stem.
I carry a spare valve core as well. They are tiny, kind of delicate. Put the core back in ... snug but not super tight.
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Nice tool kit, can you do all/most road side repairs with that? Do you use the adjustable wrench to remove the sump plug for oil changing? I've been pondering whether it not to buy a wrench or something as my supplied toolset is insufficient to remove it, easily at least!
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