Can you slime/patch a valve stem leak?

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01-14-2009, 02:58 AM

je2000

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Can you slime/patch a valve stem leak?

Well...can you? Like at all? I haven't looked but I can tell the base is slightly ripped off the tube.

01-14-2009, 03:14 AM

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No. It cannot be done.

01-14-2009, 04:37 AM

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Buy a new HD tube and leave the nut loose on the valve

01-14-2009, 05:48 AM

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install correct sized rim locks front and rear and what MA said

01-14-2009, 07:07 PM

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At least I have a bead buddy now....

01-15-2009, 04:42 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MaverickAus

Buy a new HD tube and leave the nut loose on the valve

where do i find a Harly Davidson tube? Wouldnt it vibrate alot?

01-15-2009, 09:49 PM

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I just bough 5 nice michelin tubes froma guy on Ebay for $30. I like to have tubes around.

HD = Heavy Duty as well as Hardley Ableson.

"Buy a Harley, Get the BEST!!!

Ride a mile,.....walk the rest"

What is a bead buddy?

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