possible bent wheels or yes the chrome lifting and not cause a seal, got pics where the air is coming from?
tire pressure loss
I'm consistently losing tire pressure on both my front and rear wheels. It's not just a few psi either. Every 7-10 days one or the other goes almost completely flat and I have to ride on a bike path up to the gas station before I go anywhere. Both tires are newer (the rear is brand new) and there are no visible signs of puncture. Additionally, when I went to fill the rear recently, I could see dust or dirt flying out of the contact point between the tire and wheel as I re-inflated it.
I think the problem might be stemming from oxidized wheels as both my front and rear are chrome and the bike apparently has a history of improper storage in these cold Buffalo winters. If this is the case, is there any way to fix it? If not, do you guys have any theories? Thanks.
I think the problem might be stemming from oxidized wheels as both my front and rear are chrome and the bike apparently has a history of improper storage in these cold Buffalo winters. If this is the case, is there any way to fix it? If not, do you guys have any theories? Thanks.
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You can get the tires removed, and have bead sealer put on the beads. This solves the problem 99 percent of the time.
Whoever installed your tires may have torn the bead. This happens with incompetent workers. Take it to whoever installed it, if it's torn get them to buy you a new set of tires.
If your rim surface where the bead sits is messed up causing a bad seal you can have it sandblasted, then bead sealed for the perfect seal.
Whoever installed your tires may have torn the bead. This happens with incompetent workers. Take it to whoever installed it, if it's torn get them to buy you a new set of tires.
If your rim surface where the bead sits is messed up causing a bad seal you can have it sandblasted, then bead sealed for the perfect seal.
yeah they should have checked the tire for air leaks, take it back to where you got them mounted,
also check your valve stems, pour some water on your wheel and you will see it spitting bubbles,
check your tire pressure before you leave, especially if this is happening,
I was on the freeway once going around 70mph, bike would not turn for the life of me, got off to find out 0 tire pressure in both tires, needless to say I was puckered
also check your valve stems, pour some water on your wheel and you will see it spitting bubbles,
check your tire pressure before you leave, especially if this is happening,
I was on the freeway once going around 70mph, bike would not turn for the life of me, got off to find out 0 tire pressure in both tires, needless to say I was puckered
Where they chrome when you got them? cause the front looks like it was bent. could have been repaired and then chromed to hide the fix?? Never know.
Yes they were chrome when I bought the bike.
it looks like the front does, don't really see it in the rear
tampering..... bike garaged?
also DO checks the valve stem inserts for tightness/leaks.
also DO checks the valve stem inserts for tightness/leaks.
OMG, THAT CHAIN IS HIDEOUS!
also, you not doing stupid crazy speeds are you?
also, you not doing stupid crazy speeds are you?
OMG, THAT CHAIN IS HIDEOUS!
also, you not doing stupid crazy speeds are you?
:crackup:its the new rust chain lube
You probably have a torn bead or some trouble down there.
The valve stems do NOT appear to be leaking (I checked with water and didn't see anything). I know the chain is rusted; I'll eventually replace it assuming no major financial problems with my car. I'm not riding at any crazy high speeds, not that I see how that has to do with anything?
I'm hesitant to believe it's a torn bead as both tires are leaking pretty consistently. I'm certainly not ruling it out, but it seems considering the condition the wheels are in (chromed, possibly bent up), it's possible the wheels are to blame. I'll be having them checked out this week though. Thanks for the input so far.
I'm hesitant to believe it's a torn bead as both tires are leaking pretty consistently. I'm certainly not ruling it out, but it seems considering the condition the wheels are in (chromed, possibly bent up), it's possible the wheels are to blame. I'll be having them checked out this week though. Thanks for the input so far.
The valve stems do NOT appear to be leaking (I checked with water and didn't see anything). I know the chain is rusted; I'll eventually replace it assuming no major financial problems with my car. I'm not riding at any crazy high speeds, not that I see how that has to do with anything?
I'm hesitant to believe it's a torn bead as both tires are leaking pretty consistently. I'm certainly not ruling it out, but it seems considering the condition the wheels are in (chromed, possibly bent up), it's possible the wheels are to blame. I'll be having them checked out this week though. Thanks for the input so far.
prolonged high speeds, on standard valve stems == prolongs centrifugal force on the shrader valve, which means it will open slightly, and if it opens enough, you have a loss in tire pressure,
this does happen and its why racers use 90 degree valve stems.
Take some water and dish soap, put it in a bottle and shake it up, spray the whole tire/rim and look for huge bubble to appear, this will show you where the problem is. T
Also over inflate the tire to 40psi, so there is more pressure at the possible leak point.Take some water and dish soap, put it in a bottle and shake it up, spray the whole tire/rim and look for huge bubble to appear, this will show you where the problem is. T
This can have the opposite effect. For example if it's leaking from the bead, or a bent rim, the extra pressure can create enough push that the tire will seal. I usually just put the tire at what it started leaking from.Also over inflate the tire to 40psi, so there is more pressure at the possible leak point.
OP:
Clean your tire & rim, take it off the bike, and submerge it in a full bath tub. That'll show you where your leak is for sure
This can have the opposite effect. For example if it's leaking from the bead, or a bent rim, the extra pressure can create enough push that the tire will seal. I usually just put the tire at what it started leaking from.
OP:
Clean your tire & rim, take it off the bike, and submerge it in a full bath tub. That'll show you where your leak is for sure
Agreed, in my case i was at the track running 23psi in the rear. On my last session before lunch I felt a little squirm from the tire. I ended up riding my Sv for the second half of the day ( I was riding the 848 in the morning) When I got home the rear tire was totally flat. I filled it up to about 25psi and did the Soap water thing, and i couldn't find any leak. I did it again with 40psi and sure enough I found the leak. Turns out id was a piece of safety wire that was just below the surface of the tire and could not be seen.
I'm not sure who told you this... Some racers use 90 degree valve stems because they're easier to get to. 99% of us simply use whatever valve stem our tire guy prefers.prolonged high speeds, on standard valve stems == prolongs centrifugal force on the shrader valve, which means it will open slightly, and if it opens enough, you have a loss in tire pressure,
this does happen and its why racers use 90 degree valve stems.
If the shrader valve is leaking it's because it's a bad valve, and the stem should be replaced.
i ahve experienced it in carsI'm not sure who told you this... Some racers use 90 degree valve stems because they're easier to get to. 99% of us simply use whatever valve stem our tire guy prefers.
If the shrader valve is leaking it's because it's a bad valve, and the stem should be replaced.
and ctekguy on these boards has experienced on bikes on the proving grounds track out here
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