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Title: Changing leaky front tire valve stem?
Post by: Zilla500 on February 16, 2009, 02:20:39 PM
How can I replace a leaky front tire valve stem on a 1994 GS500? Do I need to remove the tire to change it? Are the tires are tubeless?
Title: Re: Changing leaky front tire valve stem?
Post by: sledge on February 16, 2009, 03:39:38 PM
Yes and yes.......take it to a tyre shop. For what they charge its not worth the grief.
Title: Re: Changing leaky front tire valve stem?
Post by: DoD#i on February 16, 2009, 03:46:25 PM
Sledge has it right. I'd only add - are your sure it's the stem that is leaking?
Title: Re: Changing leaky front tire valve stem?
Post by: Paulcet on February 16, 2009, 04:07:35 PM
Where is it leaking?  In the valve? If so, I would try replacing the core. 
Title: Re: Changing leaky front tire valve stem?
Post by: trumpetguy on February 16, 2009, 04:13:20 PM
Put some soapy water around the base of the stem and watch for bubbles.  If it's bubbling there, the tire must come off so that the stem can be replaced (I had this happen once). 

If it is just the core leaking (the valve itself in the top of the stem) you can tighten it and/or replace it with a valve stem tool (very cheap at the auto store).