Old Miner Posted February 6, 2012 Share #1 Posted February 6, 2012 (edited) Hi. I found I have a slight leak from my rear wheel valve where it goes inside the rim. I managed to seal one on another wheel (I have two rear wheels and alternate them on new tyres) but this one is SOLID. It is a very slow leak but the tyre had lost a good amount of pressure since October when it was laid up. I managed to seal the first leak by removing the two locking nuts and cup from the valve and pushing the valve inwards allowing air to escape and clean the seating by moving the valve assembly from side to side but as I say this one is SOLID.. Firstly to find out if you have a leak spray some water/washing up liquid mixture and look for the tell tale sign of small bubbles. This leak has happened to both of my wheels now due to corrosion. Secondly I have not seen how the valve fits into the inside of the rim as I have my tyres fitted for me and I cannot find anything in the manuals that shows how the assembly fits. I PRESUME I know how but presumption can be dangerous so your excellent help would be much appreciated. Many Thanks. Neil. (Old Miner). Edited February 6, 2012 by Old Miner More Information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 6, 2012 Share #2 Posted February 6, 2012 If thats the original valve stem its time for a new one. Sounds like the rubber is deteriorated. The tire must come off the rim to replace the stem. I angled mine to the right side so when you check the air, your laying on the "high" side of the bike. Still have to lay down but at least its a bit more accessible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted February 7, 2012 Share #3 Posted February 7, 2012 You should also be getting NEW valves put in with every tire change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Miner Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share #4 Posted February 7, 2012 Totally agree but I was under the impression that the dealer had replaced the valve when he fitted a new tyre and balanced the wheel. His defence was that it was not a standard valve fitting so it was not replaced. Obviously not. Lesson learned. Going to strip back end down now and lubricate the rear swing arm bushes so it will be off to the dealers with the wheel and a big stick. Neil. (Old Miner). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEW47 Posted February 8, 2012 Share #5 Posted February 8, 2012 Went out to go to the Dr. This morning and the front tire was flat. Aired it up and it was leaking at the valve. Took it to a tire shop and they also found a nail hole and fixed it to all for $37. tew47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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