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Tire question

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by vintagerice, May 19, 2010.

  1. vintagerice

    vintagerice Member

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    Ok Don't cut my head off, I kind of think I already know the answer but...

    hehe famous last words.

    I have a slow leak in the rear tire of my maxim. The tire is decent but I fear there is a slight bead leak causing it to lose air. Question is can I use a fix a flat or slime product in the tire to get me thru the season or am I taking a risk messing with the tire?

    Be gentle. lol
    Rob
     
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    honestly id say risk, risk, risk. you only have two of em dont mess around.

    and your sure its a bead leak?
     
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    Hey, Rob. Do you know where the leak is exactly? A bit of soapy water and an over inflated tire can help you find it. If you use a sealer in the tire, the person that ultimately changes the the tire may be a bit less than cordial with you, as the sealer residue is some nasty stuff.
     
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    If you can trace the leak to the bead the fix isn't so bad. Remove the wheel and remove the valve core. Break the bead on both sides(google tire bead for setups) and use a ScotchBrite pad to remove all the gunk from the wheel rim. Re-inflate to seat the beads, replace the valve stem, pump tire to pressure and you're done. Cost? A few pieces of scrap lumber to unseat the bead. Leak should be gone.

    Loren
     
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    Not 100% sure it's a bead leak but I mounted the tire myself back in Feb and it sat for awhile and was flat. I filled it up and ran the bike several times without any problems and then the last couple weeks it has been leaking again.

    I will try the soapy water method Dan. I will likely be the guy that has to deal with the residue, Our dealer around here likes to rape those that dare to buy tires on the internet rather than his exorbitant prices at the shop.

    Rob
     
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