Loud450man Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Hey guys anyone have any idea why my DWT beadlocks wont hold air? the bolts are super tight, clean sealing surfaces, valve stem are new aswell. anything below like 6psi they loose its really starting to make me mad i hate to put slime in a brand new rim but i will if need be. Quote 450r mx quad ...sb, st, flux capacitor :headbang: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuckinfuts Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Try like 6.5psi? On a serious note, are they leaking around the bead? Quote http://450rhq.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/450c01f25139ab7ef7d638c0209599ef.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud450man Posted July 15, 2012 Author Share Posted July 15, 2012 lol idk i sprayed water and widow cleaner all around the rim,bead and valve stem cant find any leaks at all Quote 450r mx quad ...sb, st, flux capacitor :headbang: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPCones Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Fill your bathtub up and hold the tire under water..... Quote http://450rhq.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/508e07386c71becab2bf881014f51ad6.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud450man Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share Posted July 16, 2012 did...no leaks Quote 450r mx quad ...sb, st, flux capacitor :headbang: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronicsmoke Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Have an air compressor on stand by! Mine will lose some pressure after like 2-3 days but don't go completely flat.. always handy to be able to add air 5 mins before a moto. Quote CRASHTEST RACING IMMORTAL ATV http://www.offtopic.forum/data/MetaMirrorCache/7cbc5acb2a1ab76eac286e7fe5b4520d.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
450Riot Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 I powdered my rims and they do that now. Pump em up every 2 weeks theres nothin else you can do. The leak is probably slow enough that when you put em in water you won't see air bubbles. It probably leaks an air bubble every 20 minutes or something really slow that you'd never have the patience to wait for. Quote 2004 Honda Trx450Riot Kicker Dasa K&N Motul Kenda Pro Taper Motion Pro Streamline Blingstar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airmobile101 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 I had to run a bead of RTV on a new set of Hipers before. And I had to run RTV on numerous sets of used Hipers and used DWT Shamrocks also. Quote http://www.offtopic.forum/data/MetaMirrorCache/fd3b0f2c0d7ce24057c01e9a7e667bc6.jpg HUNG RACING, MSR RACING, RATH RACING, HOUSER RACING, JT SPROCKETS, HIPER TECHNOLOGY, HINSON RACING, STIFF BRAND CLOTHING,and CYCRA RACING. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandt38 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 I would get bead sealer. Works great for slow bead leaks. I suggest getting some Mr Bubbles bubble bath. Mix it 1 part Mr Bubbles and 3 parts water. Use a spray bottle and soak the beads. The mixture will show a leak better than a tub will in most cases. Quote Black '06 TRX450ER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Mamito USMC Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 just put some slime on them and call it.... just change it every year, and you should be good.. Quote http://www.offtopic.forum/data/MetaMirrorCache/06f1a7ba567102d307e3f721efc437ad.jpg Zorros racing.. #123A - Baja 500, 2014 FINISHER !!! Subscribe to us on FB http://www.facebook.com/zorros.rt http://www.offtopic.forum/data/MetaMirrorCache/91c75944b97d47249f183869c9875a9e.gif http://www.offtopic.forum/data/MetaMirrorCache/5639c3ecf3b34b1f1e26b660950f9785.gif Join the http://www.Marines.com travel to exotic lands, meet exciting unusual people and kill them.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Bergstrom Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Dunk them in water again and check for air bubbles around the lug holes. I have had a couple of the new DWT beadlocks where the welded seam had a few pin holes and caused a small leak. (The seam at the cener of the rim where they weld the two halves together.) I just smeared some silicone on the seam and that sealed them up. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud450man Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 ok ill try that , im not In any hurry because I crashed hard at the race and am out for like 6 weeks anyways lol Quote 450r mx quad ...sb, st, flux capacitor :headbang: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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