Valve stem problem
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Valve stem problem
Anybody ever run into a valve stem that won't let air in or out? I've had them crack, split and leak, but not this.
My rear tire valve stem has completely quit working - it isn't leaking, but when I check the pressure with a dial gauge the air comes out so slow it takes several seconds for the needle to go up (other tires pop the needle to the pressure instantly) and when I use a standard pen-type the air comes out so slow it won't move the gauge. I can't get air to go in our out.
I wondering if I pull the core and put it back in will I be able to get it working, or will I end up with a flat and nothing to ride today?
My rear tire valve stem has completely quit working - it isn't leaking, but when I check the pressure with a dial gauge the air comes out so slow it takes several seconds for the needle to go up (other tires pop the needle to the pressure instantly) and when I use a standard pen-type the air comes out so slow it won't move the gauge. I can't get air to go in our out.
I wondering if I pull the core and put it back in will I be able to get it working, or will I end up with a flat and nothing to ride today?
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Anybody ever run into a valve stem that won't let air in or out? I've had them crack, split and leak, but not this.
My rear tire valve stem has completely quit working - it isn't leaking, but when I check the pressure with a dial gauge the air comes out so slow it takes several seconds for the needle to go up (other tires pop the needle to the pressure instantly) and when I use a standard pen-type the air comes out so slow it won't move the gauge. I can't get air to go in our out.
I wondering if I pull the core and put it back in will I be able to get it working, or will I end up with a flat and nothing to ride today?
My rear tire valve stem has completely quit working - it isn't leaking, but when I check the pressure with a dial gauge the air comes out so slow it takes several seconds for the needle to go up (other tires pop the needle to the pressure instantly) and when I use a standard pen-type the air comes out so slow it won't move the gauge. I can't get air to go in our out.
I wondering if I pull the core and put it back in will I be able to get it working, or will I end up with a flat and nothing to ride today?
Replace the stem. I had that happen just once and I pulled the stem and replaced it with a new one and all was well. It may be slightly bent.
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From: se michigan
just had that problem yesterday while checking air or rear tire of wifes sporty. Pulled stem, gave it a shot of WD40 and wiped it off, works fine now. Had tire replaced recently think it had some bead sealer on it.
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That's why they sell the cores at the parts stores. Sometimes they fail. Easy replacement and only a few cents.
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Thanks for the help. Good advice. I didn't have a spare valve, but we were going on a ride from the HD dealership today, so one of the guys there screwed in a new valve for me before we left. Worked fine.
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Maybe this can serve as a warning. I'm going to go check those caps and pull out any O-rings still in them.