captpierre Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 I bought a new Honda ATV last fall. All is well, runs like a clock. For the last 2 months one back tire leaks slowly. Takes about 7 days to get soft. Took it off and put it in the lake, submerged. Looking for bubbles. None from anywhere. Rims, valve or tread. Is there something I can do or should I take it to an ATV dealer? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdougy Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 Maybe try, pumping it up to say 15 lbs air and submerge again. with the low running tire pressure of 5lbs or so it may be hard to detect without adding a bunch more air/with safety in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkpie Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 Fill with tire slime . I used to run it in my last bike. Lots of guys run slime in all their tires for trail riding. I haven't heard of any issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paudash Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 slime is the way to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 soap and water around the usual areas usuallly finds it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vance Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 Similar problem with mine last week,rather than play around with it I just put a tube in it. vance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 $15-$20 to re-seat it. Likely that is the issue especially if you habitually run it at low psi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOS Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 Tire slime, never worry again unless you have to replace the rubber. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 Uggh. I hate fixing the ones with slime in them. Usually takes more time to fix them right as well. Most ATV tires I repair have crud caught between the bead and rim. I remove the tire, clean the rim and spray paint the bead surface on the rim. Then install the tire before the paint fully dries. Careful with tubes too. ATV tires, because of the low pressure can often allow the tire to slip on the rim. If this happens it can cut the stem off the tube. Then there is no way to keep air in the tire.Raf is right on with the soap and water. Sunlight dish soap and water is best.Spray it on, let it sit for around five to ten minutes and look for small mounds of fine bubbles if it is a slow leak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 When ever I have a leak I just take it to my local tire guy for him to fix. When they install tires at his shop they put the liquid rubber stuff on the beads of the rim for a better seal. Sort of like Bernie's wet paint trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captpierre Posted August 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Just a follow-up guys. Took the tire in to my local ATV shop. They found a thorn in it causing the leak Put a plug in. $20 Badda Boom. I'm in business They said thorns are common. Who'd a thought? Thanks for all your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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