i just put on a new rear tire, and when i air'ed it up i could hear the air leaking out. i will probably just get a new tube but do the patches and slime stuff really work?
2007-06-08 07:44:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
I hate to disagree with guardrailjim, as his answers are usually well informed, well thought out, and extremely valuable.
But slime DOES work on tubes. I run it in every dirt bike and enduro I have. It is very effective at keeping thorn punctures at bay.
I do NOT run it in 'high speed' applications, like my supermoto. I believe they generate a bit much heat, and should have the best possible tube.
SO! with that said, Patches work. Slime works. But Jim is right, are you willing to save $8 on a tube, and possibly risk an incident further down the line?
I use patches and slime to keep the tube aired up, or patch and get me home. Then I swap tubes.
Consider buying a "heavy duty" tube. They are usually $16 instead of $8, but are 2x thick, and work much better.
2007-06-08 08:19:06 · answer #1 · answered by cstatman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Motorcycle Tube Repair
2016-12-16 18:52:13 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure the tube is really leaking before you tear it down again. when you first air up the tire it will force air out that is trapped between the tube and the tire/wheel rim. if it stopps after a while the tire may be holding ok. if not you may have rim pinched the tube. its a good idea to put about 5-10 psi in the tire to partially seat the bead and then deflate it completely - then blow it up to pressure. this helps to prevent rim pinches. well done tube patches are fine.
2007-06-08 15:10:08 · answer #3 · answered by Thomas E 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Slime doesn't work on tubes.
Slime is OK to to use in tube less tires when they are new (or before they get a flat). It's an extra line of defense.
It's just a temporary fix on tube less tires after it gets a leak. To get you home, or to a shop.
Patches are OK on tube type tires, but why take a chance of it leaking? As long as the wheel is apart, spend the $8 to buy a new tube.
2007-06-08 07:56:06 · answer #4 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First off, is it leaking out the tube, or the valve stem?
Get some soapy water and apply it around the valve stem (where you put in air) and look for bubbles forming. If bubbles DO form, then the valve is leaking. There is a valve stem wrench (a couple of bucks) that can tighten it, or remove it and put a new one in. By the way, EVERY time I change a tire, I also change the inner tube and rim liner, just to be safe.
2007-06-08 22:16:21 · answer #5 · answered by strech 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the nail is in the center and the carcass is not damaged, you can have a plug pulled through from the inside. At the bottom of the plug there is what looks like a regular tire patch that glues to the inside of the tire. I've seen them work on heavy cruisers for thousands of miles. I had one in my last rear tire and only replaced the tire after it was holed a second time. Its also possible that you can find a tube that will fit. Don't use regular automotive plug guns or rope plugs
2016-05-20 01:22:09 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the patches will work sometimes depending on where the hole is in the innertube and how much pressure you put on that particular area.you are better off to buy a new innertube though.i would recommend a michelen heavy duty tube.look for one that is 4 mm thick.the things are practically unpoppable.i seen someone use this type of tube and hasn't got a flat in over 2 and a half years and still counting.
2007-06-08 14:03:25 · answer #7 · answered by husqvarnadirtbiker 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you really want to risk a severe case of road rash over the cost of an inner tube?
2007-06-08 07:53:24 · answer #8 · answered by bikertrash 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get another tire no sense risking your life on a piece rubber. Get a new one, nothing like a blow out at 140 mph, why risk it.
2007-06-08 08:48:39 · answer #9 · answered by ama125mx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋