hugo Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 (edited) It’s been twice on 2 different almost brand new Sherco that I change the rear tire and get a slow leak after the work is done. I put some water on the wheel and see it’s slowly leaking air trough the bases of many spokes… The internal rubber band seems in good condition, the rim is clean, I don’t get it… Is there a trick when installing a new rear tubeless tire so you don’t face this problem ? I would like to avoid having to install a tube in it. Thanks. Hugo Edited June 8, 2006 by hugo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikespace Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 Lots of threads on this. Have a search, but this one seems to hit the spot towards the end. Regular problem with the rim tape. Still got a spare in my garage waiting for a bit of a clean up and sort out. Clicky HERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike od Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 I have replaced several Sherco rear tires/rim bands with mixed success. I soon learned that if it leaks, quit trying to make it perfect and shoot some ATV tire sealant (low pressure stuff and water soluble) into the tire. Fill the tire with air to 20 psi or so, ride around for 10 min and the leak should stop -- always has for me anyhow. When you change the tire again, the goop is easy to clean off the rim as it is water soluble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 It is normally caused by disturbing the rim band during the tire change and if it has slipped out just a bit on the edge it will leak. if the band and spokes area was cleaned or is clean, you may be able to break the bead with a c-clamp, reach in with fingers and reposition the band to seal and air it back up while still on the bike. I just had to do mine the same way last week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haggis1 Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 I personally remove rim tape and very lightly but completely smear it on the 'underside' with 'sikaflex' (the black stuff used to fit bus windows)and then refit it to the wheel. Then I fit the tyre as normal and have never had a problem. Have done this two 3 bike in the last six years. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_gasgas Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 I'm with haggis. We had to do that to a mates 05 290 the other day. Another option is to put a tube in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugo Posted June 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 I did clean everything yesterday, the rim and the band which are both in excellent condition. I did only use the tire lube stuff that you normally use on the edge of the tire itself but not succes, it is still loosing air trough the spokes. Haggis1: That Sikaflex stuff is like a silicone sealant? I did a search and find it's a brand name so can you tell me which product you are using exactly? I would be giving it a try. Can it be found on this page: http://www.sikaindustry.com/ipd-transoem-sealing ? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_gasgas Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 We used normal silicone sealer, the white stuff. As long as you give it time to dry... it should work ok. I just got my new 06 last weekend and i think i'm gonna put a tube in the rear tyre just to be safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haggis1 Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 I did clean everything yesterday, the rim and the band which are both in excellent condition. I did only use the tire lube stuff that you normally use on the edge of the tire itself but not succes, it is still loosing air trough the spokes. Haggis1: That Sikaflex stuff is like a silicone sealant? I did a search and find it's a brand name so can you tell me which product you are using exactly? I would be giving it a try. Can it be found on this page: http://www.sikaindustry.com/ipd-transoem-sealing ? Thanks. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haggis1 Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 I did clean everything yesterday, the rim and the band which are both in excellent condition. I did only use the tire lube stuff that you normally use on the edge of the tire itself but not succes, it is still loosing air trough the spokes. Haggis1: That Sikaflex stuff is like a silicone sealant? I did a search and find it's a brand name so can you tell me which product you are using exactly? I would be giving it a try. Can it be found on this page: http://www.sikaindustry.com/ipd-transoem-sealing ? Thanks. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thats the stuff. unlike silicon it will adhere very well to the rubber where as silicon will not. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob abell Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 Hugo, I used silicone RTV to seal the rim band on GasGas and Beta with good results stopping the slow leak. Never had a problem with the Montesa though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 no broken spokes yet then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin m. s/c Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 Trouble with using silicone sealant is that if rim distorts slightly after hitting a step or something the seal between the spoke and the rim gets broken. The best solution is to remove the rim band and put some grease on the spoke nipple / rim interface and then put the rim band back on. It's always worked when I've done. It was a tip passed on by a certain Mr Thorpe a few years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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