Leaky rim

[JustaTwist]

A few weeks ago I bought a ‘99 Zzr600 and the ride home was awful, it just wouldn’t lean into corners I was actually worried that I’d bought a lemon.

So thought I’d check the tyre pressure, as that is the cheapest/easiest fix and low and behold the tyre was pretty much flat, I pumped it up to the correct psi, took the bike for a ride and it was a totally different experience, i really enjoyed it.

Anyway a couple of days later the tyre was low again, so I ended up using soapy water on the tyre and the rim is leaking in about 6 different places.

I haven’t got the ability to remove the tyre myself so will have to take it to a garage for it to be looked at but, would you think it’s best to just get the tyre removed and then the wheels powder coated to prevent a repeat of the leaking or has the tyre just not been fitted correctly causing the leaks?

[Guest Richzx6r]

Its either not seated right (most likely) or the wheel is shagged

[Old-codger]

Check the inner valve is seated correctly and not leaking but if its leaking around the rim mark with a chalk at leak points then let the tyre down and push the bead in and see if there is any obstructions or old bits of rubber stuck to the rim in the marked places. Clean the inside edge with an old scouring pad then inflate and see if it holds pressure. Just as an aside how old is the tyre ? look for a 4 digit number in an oval on the side of the tyre. Has the bike been stood for years and it has been sat with a flat tyre and it may have deformed.

[Stu]

I would bet the rim just needs a clean up

[Mississippi Bullfrog]

I had this on one of mine. I got a local tyre guy to remove the tyre, then I rubbed down the inside of the rim, painted it, had the tyre refitted, it's been fine since then.