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    RTR 180 ABS - Air doesn't stay in rear tyre after a puncture repair

    Hi All,

    My bike (1 year old TVS Apache RTR 180 ABS) had a puncture caused by a nail last week.
    Got it repaired as soon as noticed. Filled in air and everything looked okay. But after 1 day, noticed that air started dropping, brought it to same tyre repair shop and got it fixed again.
    Now again I started noticing air drop in every 1-2 days. I took my bike to two more tyre repair shops and fixed but no use.
    Yesterday after fixing the puncture,     I made them check complete tyre in fornt of me to make sure that there is no more puncture left.
    But today morning again same story

    I've almost lost all hope to get that tyre fixed. Now I hope the only option left is to get a fresh tyre.
    Saddest part is that my tyre has done only <10K kms and still has not shown any signs of worn out.
    My     rear tyre spec is 110/80x17" Tubeless.

    Just wanted to know your thoughts on this.

    In case I need to go for a new tyre, what would be the best option(s) for me?
    I haven't felt any issues with my stock tyre. But in case I'm changing, I would like to explore better options.

    Also if anyone can update prices also that would be great!

    Thanks


    "Safety doesn't happen by accident"
    "Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle"

    Regards,
    Muhammed Saleem P
    -----------------------------------------------
    TVS Apache RTR 180 ABS (Sep 2011-Present)
    Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme (Jan 2011    -Present)


    Tags: 110/80x17&quot; tubeless, mrf zapper c, tubeless tyre repair, tvs apache rtr 180 tyre
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    • #3
      Sir, all you need is to get a 50/- job done (by Bangalore standards).

      Go to a local tire repair shop and ask him to seal the air gaps between the tire and the rim. Its usually done with a transparent water like fluid. They apply that liquid on the tire edges before planting onto the rim. Voila!!!

      I see a loss of max 1-2 psi per week.
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      • #4
        Thanks for the reply, Divya Sharan.
        Let me check.
        "Safety doesn't happen by accident"
        "Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle"

        Regards,
        Muhammed Saleem P
        -----------------------------------------------
        TVS Apache RTR 180 ABS (Sep 2011-Present)
        Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme (Jan 2011        -Present)


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        • #5
          Originally posted by Divya Sharan View Post
          Sir, all you need is to get a 50/- job done (by Bangalore standards).

          Go to a local tire repair shop and ask him to seal the air gaps between the tire and the rim. Its usually done with a transparent water like fluid. They apply that liquid on the tire edges before planting onto the rim. Voila!!!

          I see a loss of max 1-2 psi per week.
          either this or there might be a ruptured nozzle which needs replacement...that has happened to me twice in my wagonr car...
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          https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...taGd5R2c#gid=0

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          • #6
            Finally figured out the issue. The culprit was the nail which had punctured earlier. It had left another hole in the side of the tyre very close to rim. It was very difficult to spot and also very difficult to repair.

            The repair shop guys just gave me two options - either tyre need to be replaced or put a tube inside tyre and convert my tubeless tyre to a tubed tyre.

            since the tyre has not shown any signs of wear, they suggested second option.

            Got a new tube, converted my tubeless tyre to tubed one. Tube + repair costed me INR 300.(tubeless tyre repair costs INR 100 here)

            No issues after that. Tyre doing well.

            Thanks for all your help guys
            "Safety doesn't happen by accident"
            "Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle"

            Regards,
            Muhammed Saleem P
            -----------------------------------------------
            TVS Apache RTR 180 ABS (Sep 2011-Present)
            Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme (Jan 2011            -Present)


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