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05-29-2007, 06:52 PM	#16 (permalink)
ZxHunteR Knuckle dragger Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: US Posts: 11,110 Casino Cash: $246498 Sportbike: 636	edit my tire is leaking like a mofo from the valve stem. How do I fix this? Ray, how would I go about tightening the valve stem? __________________ www.motomummy.com - LOWEST PRICES + FAST AND FREE SHIPPING GUARANTEED! You're only as young as the last time you changed your mind. Last edited by ZxHunteR : 05-29-2007 at 07:04 PM.

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my tire is leaking like a mofo from the valve stem. How do I fix this? Ray, how would I go about tightening the valve stem?

replace the valve stem.

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OK, I put the bike on the rear stand and found a tiny pinhole that is apparently the problem. I'll probably find somewhere around here that will patch it from the inside because it's not on the sidewall.

I have a little more comfort with a patch after doing some research

http://www.nabble.com/Radial-tyre-re...-t2075488.html

Your going to PATCH a tire on your $17,000 sportbike?

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