New tyre leak

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New tyre leak

Post by raybarber » Mon Jan 29, 2018 10:40 am

The front tyre on my new SH300 is leaking slowly. It seems to be coming out at the rim, so what would the likely cause be? I'm hoping it's a fitment issue and I won't have to pay. The tyre's only done 80 miles and I have driven it carefully.

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Re: New tyre leak

Post by Diesel Dave » Mon Jan 29, 2018 10:47 am

It will probably settle down in a few weeks by itself, if not take it back to be re-seated.

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Re: New tyre leak

Post by raybarber » Mon Jan 29, 2018 10:55 am

Thanks Dave, it's going in on Thursday to have heated grips fitted. They have an offer on at present, so not worth doing it myself. Especially as the panels are so tight. I'll see what they say.

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Re: New tyre leak

Post by Newtsalad » Mon Jan 29, 2018 10:56 am

Whack it up to 50-60psi, just briefly, let it down to what it should be, and see if that seals it.

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Re: New tyre leak

Post by raybarber » Mon Jan 29, 2018 11:05 am

Newtsalad wrote:
Mon Jan 29, 2018 10:56 am
Whack it up to 50-60psi, just briefly, let it down to what it should be, and see if that seals it.
I was just about to ask if that might be a fix :) Thanks

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Re: New tyre leak

Post by raybarber » Mon Jan 29, 2018 11:24 am

Or I could always try this tip

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