What causes a rim to leak on a bike?
This can happen if the rim holes are staggered left and right. A too narrow rim strip might work on a rim with all the holes down the center but that same rim strip won’t work when the holes are staggered and thus wider. So, this was a case of the wrong rim strip for that rim.
How can I tell if my bike tire is leaking?
To do this, once you’ve got the tire on the rim, yet before you pump it up, carefully go around the wheel pushing and rolling the tire to the side to see if the rim strip is laying flat and covering the rim and its holes the way you want all the way around. Be sure to check both sides of the tire/rim.
What’s the problem with the 2005 Softail Deluxe?
The 2005 Softail Deluxe’s twin-cam engine problem, is something you’ll want to avoid, according to many reviewers on the web. UltraCool says the problem with the Softail Deluxe has to do with some of its perceived cheaper components. Specifically, the plastic shoes on the cam chain wear down due to rubbing.
Why is the rear tire on a Harley Davidson so tight?
The rear tire on many Harleys is a tight fit, to give the bike that low, classic, hardtail look. If you try to run a tire even one size wider, or use a different brand of the same size tire, sometimes it will rub hard parts or the belt drive.
Why is my motorbike leaking oil from the exhaust?
The most common cause of motorbikes leaking oil from the exhaust is that there is a greater proportion of this fluid recommended for gasoline blending. This mismatch causes excess oil to be removed from the exhaust.
The 2005 Softail Deluxe’s twin-cam engine problem, is something you’ll want to avoid, according to many reviewers on the web. UltraCool says the problem with the Softail Deluxe has to do with some of its perceived cheaper components. Specifically, the plastic shoes on the cam chain wear down due to rubbing.
How much clearance do you need for a Softail tire?
Use either a 1/4″, 1/8″ or 1/16″ spacers in order to achieve at least a 1/16″ clearance between the belt and the tire. Check the that wheel is straight in the swing arm and adjust with the axle screw adjusters, being careful to keep the belt tension correct.
The rear tire on many Harleys is a tight fit, to give the bike that low, classic, hardtail look. If you try to run a tire even one size wider, or use a different brand of the same size tire, sometimes it will rub hard parts or the belt drive.