| Author | Message | ||
     Pistole_pete |
What would you guys do? I had a BBQ run all planned out yesterday , went to back the bike out of the garage...hmmm, seems heavy and resistant to roll. Back tire is almost completely flat (had about 5 psi when I hooked it up to the air pump). Decided to play it safe and not ride. Filled it up to 36 and decided to watch it for a day to see what happened. Long story short, slowly leaked about 6-8 psi over 20 hours. My question to you fine gentlemen is this: would you still ride on the tire? I'm not talking ripping up the twisties, more like normal commuting stuff. I think I know what the tech-spec safety point of view is, but am wondering about what people do IRL; just like riding on somewhat bald tires or with cords exposed, we all push the boundaries of common sense. I know it needs to be replaced (and get the damn road hazard!) but I'm not exactly flush with cash and don't want the bike to be down for however long it takes me to scrape up the dough (even 1 week is too long to go without riding this beast). So, if you were in my shoes, would you ride? | ||
| Tbowdre |
I'd ride it | ||
| Usanigel |
You need to lift the rear and find why the air is being lost. Soapy water can help. Could be as simple as the valve is slightly lose or could be a nail or screw in the tread. Its a powerful machine and a low pressure will help put you on your ass. Tires can be repaired, its not perfect but works. | ||
| Craiga |
I've had a loose valve pin, hopefully its that. | ||
| Froggy |
What Usanigel said. Air dosen't leave for no reason, so you obviously got a good leak. Pump it back up and see where it is coming out of. It most likely is a nail or leaking valve. | ||
| Hybridmomentspass |
^+1 If its a nail - plug it (from inside) | ||
| Stirz007 |
Yep - do the soapy water thing. Every now and then, it's something easy like valve stem or bead. If it's a hole, now you know where it is.... Plugs work fine for road tires IMO. +1 on Hybrid. I would not recommend racing that tire, though. | ||
| Pistole_pete |
Thanks for all the input. I've been wanting a rear stand but also avoiding plunking down the dollars, looks like the scale got tipped to bucking up and getting one. I needed one sooner or later, they do seem to have their benefits. | ||
| D_adams |
 I just gave a set of Corsa 3's away yesterday, totally missed this thread. | ||
| 1125rcya |
I wouldnt even think about riding the bike until the tire is fixed. If this thing is going flat in 20hrs with no weight just think how fast it will go flat with weight and bumps. Once your tire gets low this will cause your valve stem to sink in and when your on the gas this will most likely tear your valve stem off or it will disappear into the rim. I just hope your not going around a corner or hit a pot hole there goes your rim. BTW someone has been waiting 3months for a back rim. | ||
| Mikellyjo |
I don't think the Valve stem can "sink" in on a tubeless tire. Check your rims and you will see. As far as the actual post question, Id say drive it till it gives out, but that inevitably will be on a Sunday afternoon miles from any shop. I tend to bring my tires way down on tread to exposed cords before replacement...I know bad habits. But as soon as I see cords its right over to the shop...Cords are kind of like idiot lights in my book. We all push our luck one way or another. If it's bugging you go get is switched. If not...go out and enjoy the weather. If its the original tire, there could always be some give under the warranty and you might get a new one.   | ||
| Froggy |
I agree, because I got a few spare rims in my garage with no tire on them, the valve is still there. It is attached to the rim, not the tire so I don't see how it could sink.
This is hard to say, as it would depend on the leak. It is highly possible the heat and expansion of the tire can reduce the size of the hole and slow the leak down. It is also possible that the flexing of the tire can cause the hole to enlarge and let air out faster. Either way, I would be doing a thorough check to figure out what/where the hole is and then fixing it. | ||
| Skinstains |
+1 on the heat swelling and sealing the hole. I would find the hole and plug it from the outside and forget about it 'till I saw the cords. Done it plenty of times, no problems yet. | ||
| Reepicheep |
People know you are serious when you pull up on an 1125 with bead lockers!  |
