Slow Air Leak - Rear Wheel

[Big Ed]

I'm thinking its from a plug I had put in 2 months ago.
Having to add air about every 2 or 3 days.
Dont want to take wheel off again for a few months, then go darkside.
Should I add a can of "Fix a Flat"?

Thanks...

[Valker]

Use a little dish soap in water to find the leaking bubbles. Check the valve stem. A properly installed plug should not leak, so if it is, the place you had it fixed did it wrong. It can simply be redone.

[5_19]

I'm thinking its from a plug I had put in 2 months ago.
Having to add air about every 2 or 3 days.
Dont want to take wheel off again for a few months, then go darkside.
Should I add a can of "Fix a Flat"?

Thanks...

Find the leak with soapie water! Dont ever use stuff called fix-a-flat in a motorcycle tire. You can use the stuff called Ride-On. They have one that is designed for motorcycles only and it will seal the leak on the tire and balance the tire. It won't seal a leaking valve stem or leaks on the side wall of the tire. Daniel Meyer has a write up somewhere.

http://www.ride-on.com/

[RainMaker]

If you are close to going Darkside, do it now.  No reason taking a chance on a patched tire.

RainMaker

[Disco]

It's calling.  Can you hear it?

I'm thinking its from a plug I had put in 2 months ago.

Shhhh

Having to add air about every 2 or 3 days.

There it is again!

Dont want to take wheel off again for a few months, then go darkside.

I know you heard it that time.

If you are close to going Darkside, do it now.

+1

[Big Ed]

Disco

You got me LMAO...!!!

[BuzzKill]

If its not the plug, I would suspect the valve stem if it has a rubber base and your not sure of when it was replaced last.  I know a few people who have had them go bad.  Push on it a bit and check for leaks there.  If it is, I suggest using the all metal ones.  Specifically the ones with the nuts on top rather than on bottom if you can. 

If its the plug or another small hole, Ride On could work.  I haven't had to "test" it yet that I know of but its supposed to work.  I've seen a demo video and it does looks impressive and I use it.  Though it wont work with dyna beads or nitrogen air.

[Big Ed]

5_19, Thanks..!! I do recall that write up from Daniel, now that you mention it.

Rainmaker, I hear you. But I just had that dang wheel off last month for the rear end service and did the plug. Kinda not wanting to take it off again so soon for Darkside especially since MC tire still has plenty of thread on it. But I know the risks you are talking about. We'll see.

Valker and ThagAndy, thanks for the good info.!!!

[RainMaker]

If its not the plug, I would suspect the valve stem if it has a rubber base and your not sure of when it was replaced last.  I know a few people who have had them go bad.  Push on it a bit and check for leaks there.  If it is, I suggest using the all metal ones.  Specifically the ones with the nuts on top rather than on bottom if you can. 

If its the plug or another small hole, Ride On could work.  I haven't had to "test" it yet that I know of but its supposed to work.  I've seen a demo video and it does looks impressive and I use it.  Though it wont work with dyna beads or nitrogen air.

The Ride-on will work in this old tire, but the issue is that this valk is near "re=tirement" so putting in the Ride-on and then not riding but a few hundred or a thousand miles would be expensive.  I've not heard of anyone reusing Ride-On so Ed would need another batch (2 bottles for Darkside) in just a short time.  For that reason, I'd change the tire, put in a metal valve, go Darkside and put Ride-on in the new tire.   

AND - I have a front tire (Avon Cobra) that probably has 1000-2000 miles (maybe more) in my garage if anyone wants it.  I'm sure I could have ridden it further, even on trip to NC, but it just wasn't worth taking the chance so I changed it.  No patches - just used.

RainMaker

[Big Ed]

I did the soapy water test.

The valve is metal as is not leaking.

The tiny leak is coming from the 2 month old plug.

Should I have it redone?

[Disco]

The tiny leak is coming from the 2 month old plug.  Should I have it redone?

No, you should pull the leaking MC tire, install your choice of DS tire (you've already stated your intention to do so in the near future) that costs 1/3 to 1/2 the dollars of a replacement MC tire and will last 2 - 3 times as long, top it off with Ride-On, and forget about rear tires for the next 20-30,000 miles.  That will give you several weeks to get used to the new feel before riding to Eureka Springs.  comment.

[Houdini]

Should I have it redone?

you should pull the leaking MC tire, install your choice of DS tire (you've already stated your intention to do so in the near future) that costs 1/3 to 1/2 the dollars of a replacement MC tire and will last 2 - 3 times as long, top it off with Ride-On, and forget about rear tires for the next 20-30,000 miles

I'm not afraid to say it; redo it with a Darkside tire. 

[Big Ed]

Did a redo of plug.

Fingers crossed. Insurance paid up.