From the factory with the spare’s valve stem pointing up, but you can flip it over and reinstall for easy checks and refills.

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Shop Press photographer Mike Apice recently visited Indiana, exploring the local scene and a few repair shops. Here’s a bit of what he saw behind his lens.
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