Question:
Loss in motorcycle tire pressure!!!!!!?
I have been having to fill up my tire almost everyday now because there must be a gradual leak in the tire. well duh but anyways I have been having to fill it up and I was wondering what are some of my options besides buying a new tire and replacing the old one. And how much would taking it to a repair shop and having them do everything cost? Because I dont know that much about motorcycles and I am not going to try to do this myself. it looks a whole lot more complicated than a car.
Answer:
Take the bike in to a repair shop and get it fixed. You either have a leak in the tread and a tubeless tire, or it could be the shrader valve leaking. I have had a blow out of the front tire, at speed on the X-way. Really lucky to be able to keep it up and not get killed by on coming traffic. So don't play with the tires, get them fixed, no matter the cost, it could save your life. good luck.
Check to see if it's leaking out the valve stem (where you're adding air everyday). Mix up a solution of liquid dish soap and water, and apply it around the valve (inside the stem, remove cap), and look for bubbles, caused by leaking air. If so, get/buy/steal a valve stem wrench and either tighten the valve stem core, or remove it and replace. Always keep cap on valve stem, otherwise the core could corrode, or crud can get in, and cause it to start leaking.
The loss could be from any one or more causes. A puncture in the tire/tube, a cut in the tire/tube, or a leak in the valve or rim. Tears/and/or cuts are NEVER repairable without replacing the tire and/or tube. Punctures are repairable in most cases by patching from the inside of the tire. If it's a tubed tire, then you'll have to replace the tube. Make sure the object which puctured the tire is removed prior to replacing the tube. Several states have laws prohibiting repair of a tubeless motorcycle tire, and these require that the tire be replaced (if done by a commercial shop). Slime works well as an expedient repair if used according to instructions, but some sealants may contain chemicals which are corrosive to aluminum alloy, so be careful, and read the directions. I agree that using slime may cause tire imbalance, but I have it my rear tire, and I'm not noticed any difference in balance. In any case, replacing a tire is enough hassle that I would take my bike in, if I needed to dismount a tire - especially a rear wheel. One last point, ALWAYS double check the hardware when you get home from the shop to ensire the shop tech didn't overlook a nut or bolt which may fll off or fail when you're out riding. Ride safely, JB
Take the bike in to a repair shop and get it fixed. You either have a leak in the tread and a tubeless tire, or it could be the shrader valve leaking. I have had a blow out of the front tire, at speed on the X-way. Really lucky to be able to keep it up and not get killed by on coming traffic. So don't play with the tires, get them fixed, no matter the cost, it could save your life. good luck.
Check to see if it's leaking out the valve stem (where you're adding air everyday). Mix up a solution of liquid dish soap and water, and apply it around the valve (inside the stem, remove cap), and look for bubbles, caused by leaking air. If so, get/buy/steal a valve stem wrench and either tighten the valve stem core, or remove it and replace. Always keep cap on valve stem, otherwise the core could corrode, or crud can get in, and cause it to start leaking.
The loss could be from any one or more causes. A puncture in the tire/tube, a cut in the tire/tube, or a leak in the valve or rim. Tears/and/or cuts are NEVER repairable without replacing the tire and/or tube. Punctures are repairable in most cases by patching from the inside of the tire. If it's a tubed tire, then you'll have to replace the tube. Make sure the object which puctured the tire is removed prior to replacing the tube. Several states have laws prohibiting repair of a tubeless motorcycle tire, and these require that the tire be replaced (if done by a commercial shop). Slime works well as an expedient repair if used according to instructions, but some sealants may contain chemicals which are corrosive to aluminum alloy, so be careful, and read the directions. I agree that using slime may cause tire imbalance, but I have it my rear tire, and I'm not noticed any difference in balance. In any case, replacing a tire is enough hassle that I would take my bike in, if I needed to dismount a tire - especially a rear wheel. One last point, ALWAYS double check the hardware when you get home from the shop to ensire the shop tech didn't overlook a nut or bolt which may fll off or fail when you're out riding. Ride safely, JB
