Scooter Tire Pressure - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

boardy33 · 03-23-2005, 04:51 AM

I have a 82 Honda spree, and the tire pressure in the back one seems to keep losing it, whether I ride it or not. Any suggestions?

bullmoose · 03-23-2005, 12:27 PM

Mix up a solution of liquid soap and water in a spray bottle. Fill up the tire with a few extra pounds of air. Rotate the tire very, very slowly and spray it with the soapy water. Be sure and check the tire valve and the area where the rim seals to the tire, as well as the tread area all the way around.

You should be able to spot the leak. If its a "tube" type tire, replace the tube. Old ones are not worth fixing.

If it is "tubeless", and the leak is on the tread area, they can put a plug in it without removing the wheel. You could even plug it yourself with and inexpensive kit from your local auto parts store.

Seanland · 03-23-2005, 01:19 PM

same concept, but if its not too hard, remove the wheel and just submerge it in a basin of water, watch for bubbles

03-23-2005, 04:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
boardy33 Upright	Scooter Tire Pressure I have a 82 Honda spree, and the tire pressure in the back one seems to keep losing it, whether I ride it or not. Any suggestions?

03-23-2005, 12:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
bullmoose Wookie Location: Howdy from Oklahoma	Mix up a solution of liquid soap and water in a spray bottle. Fill up the tire with a few extra pounds of air. Rotate the tire very, very slowly and spray it with the soapy water. Be sure and check the tire valve and the area where the rim seals to the tire, as well as the tread area all the way around. You should be able to spot the leak. If its a "tube" type tire, replace the tube. Old ones are not worth fixing. If it is "tubeless", and the leak is on the tread area, they can put a plug in it without removing the wheel. You could even plug it yourself with and inexpensive kit from your local auto parts store. __________________ Rehab is for quitters.

03-23-2005, 01:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
Seanland Psycho Location: Ontario, Canada	same concept, but if its not too hard, remove the wheel and just submerge it in a basin of water, watch for bubbles