Mt Wellington this Sat (17 October)

[BigAl]

Reminder for those that want to come along and ride Pocket Bikes on the Mt Wellington track or have a look at what they are all about.

This Saturday from 9.30, directions here, http://www.nzmmrc.co.nz/page.php?3
Cost to ride is $20, $10 kids. Minimum protective gear is ankles covered, knee pads, stout jacket, gloves & helmet (no visible flesh)

[grantman]

Hi Al
I have been trying to fix my front tyre all morning

Whats with the tubeless tyres?
The tyres goes up now but its leaking from around the valve.
If it push on it it stops hissing

Is there anything that can be done or is it easier just to fit a tube?

Bummed as I didnt get onto it sooner in the week
fixed both bikes dripping carbs during the week but I didnt look at my front tyre!


Weather report was for thunder today (but so far so good)
Might come out for a look even if I cant ride.

sorry but Waihi too far for Sunday

[mohawk]

got a spare front wheel if you wana do wahi.

[grantman]

Thanks for the offer
I cant go tomorrow
Am I better to fit tubes ?

[mohawk]

Get a new valve from the tyre shop, and stay with tubeless. sum times you get a chinese tyre that just wont behave, but usually there fine. Main thing is to keep a close check on your tyre pressures.

[BigAl]

Hi Grant,

Yes I agree with mohawk, stay with tubeless & it sounds as though your valve is the problem.
You can pick up new valves from newmans or xtreme & just unbead the tyre on one side and you should be able to remove the old valve and push the new one through. They can take quite a bit of a pull to get through.

[grantman]

Hi Al
It seem to be leaking from around the valve stem
Not from the valve itself

I get out the soapy water and confirm all tomorrow