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My brand new bike is losing 2-5psi per day in the tires. Is this normal or should I be concerned? (lemmy.ca)

submitted 2 weeks ago by PerogiBoi@lemmy.ca to c/motorcycles@lemmy.world

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I’ve been monitoring it for a few days. I carry a small portable air compressor and the digital gauge on it consistently shows the pressure being around 2-5 psi lower.

It seems the front tire loses air slightly faster than the rear but I can’t confirm that yet.

It seems I have to top up both tires before every ride now. I do around 80-150km per ride and measure inside a my garage before riding.

Should I be concerned? Is this normal? What has been your experience? Put my mind at ease one way or another 🤪 I just want to ride safely.

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[–] cazzmaniandevil@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Or use a tiny bit of soapy water instead of the entire sink. Also helps degreasing before applying glue and s patch to the leak.

Edit:lol thought this was about bike, but now see the motorcycle sub. Still with that big of a tire soapy water might be even more handy 😃

[–] anton@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Edit:lol thought this was about bike, but now see the motorcycle sub. Still with that big of a tire soapy water might be even more handy 😃

didn't realize it either

[–] Trainguyrom@reddthat.com 2 points 2 weeks ago

I didn't catch this was about a motorcycle until their comment either!