Ok, thought I would start this section off.

I am still have tyre pressure issues. I love my Avon Storms since having them fitted. However I find that every time I leave the bike for a few days the tyre pressures in both front and rear have dropped. Only by a few psi (5 seems to be about average).

I now check and pump them up each time I ride the bike. My question is " is it worth getting them filled with the special foam thingy?"

Does it work? will I still need to check the tyre pressures etc?

I would be interested to know what people think. I am happy to carry on as I am, so just want to canvass opions.

Cheers,

Les.

Hi

I have used Ultraseal before and it should help with your pressures dropping as you must have a slight leak somewhere. IAM use this stuff also so it must be good if they use it.

They say it helps with tread life also so money well spent i say.

You would still need to check your pressures though but you shouldnt see them dropping by that much.

Regards Strongbow

hmmm ultra would be worth a try , if it still happens id say it could be your inner rims , they might need a good clean with a drill and emery wheel ,,,( no ruggie not wat your thinking)

Hi Jevo

They will change slightly now because of the ambient (what?!) temperatures coming down.

What I used to have on my Blackbird were tyre pressure caps. They change from green to red if the pressure drops too much.

If you want to chuck some gunk in also, I think I have a bottle that's going free to a nice home.

Can't use it on my BMW. They discourage the use of it. Shame, because I think it's blinking good stuff!

I'll bring it with me tonight.

The other thing is, I have heard of wheels becoming ever so slightly porous as they get older. It may be worth next time you have the tyres changed getting the Dealer to do a dip in a water bath. In the meantime, the gunk should do the trick if this is the case.

Thanks for that Ruggie. Also thanks to all of you for your advice. I will let you know how I get on.

have you tried solid tyres

Hi Mark,

I did not know you could get solid tyres. Only that you could fill them with Ultra seal etc. Tell me more.

Les.

P.s while you at it why not post something in the tell us about section, go on you know you want too.

Hi

I use Chris Mullins I get a discount for being a freewheeler so if you wish to go there let me know and I will join ya. If not buy em off Flea bay and I can get em fitted for about a fiver. Or are you after someone nearer your way??

Regards Strongbow

Hi

Chris Mullins is in Gloucester but yes good shout about c-cam you could allways ask at the meeting first, Short skirt maybe helpfull

Regards Strongbow

Chris Mullins is recommended by a lot of people I know.... guys come from all over to get their tyres there. Very knowledgable and decent prices. If you are a member of C-CAM you get a 10% discount too.

Hi

Thats a very good point She is a member of C-Cam now so 10% off sorted .

A short skirt works for me everytime

Regards Strongbow

Is that when your wearing one mate lol
Mullins would be my choice to as he fitted the tillers tyres on it....

Yes Apparantly I pay more for my tyres when I wear my short skirt

Regards Strongbow

If you know what tyres you require and give me the sizes i can source them at cost to friends but unfortunately we can not fit them yet.

Great shout James

Hi

Cool cheers James.......

Regards Strongbow

120/70 17 front ..rear 190/50 17 cheers james ,,but found these on ebay pretty cheap for http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/YAMAHA-YZF-R1-PIR ... 45f3df87b9 im used to dunlops anyone rate these? x

Cheers buddy I'll remember that
Shame I just put new boots on the bandit only a few weeks ago

Hi

I used to have these on my Firestorm they were grippy as hell but wore out quick due to the bike being a v twin. I know a friend of mine who has them on his gixxa and rates them.

Regards Strongbow

Sorry for delay, didnt get back on till today sorry but Yammy i can get those tyres you have seen at cost price to me they are £170.00 inc VAT so same price really but still alot cheeper then most stores.