If you are loosing air out of the spokes you most likely have a leak in your inner tube. Check for a puncture or a bad valve stem... Either way your going to need a new tube IMO..

 

Didn't know that there was a tube. My tires say tubeless. Any thoughts there

 

It isn't the tire, in this case, that determines the need for a tube. It is the laced wheel.
Spkes mean and unsealed rim. The wheel is designed for use with a tube. Most tubeless motorcycle tires can be used with a tube on wheels that call for a tube tire.

 

Unlees you have a 450.

 

Wouldn't leak through the 'spokes' since the do not penetrate the rim.

FWIW, I run 'tubeless' tires on my 250, but still need tube and rim strip. A little harder to mount and tougher sidewalls.

 

Thanks for the info. So I went outside and looked....says TUBE / TUBELESS. Guess I just need a new Tube and Rim Strip....Low air would cause the bike to shake so I now what that cause is.

Does anyone know what type of shop I should go to to have a new tube put in?

Thanks...I'll keep everyone updated.

 

Any decent bike shop. If you have one you trust all the better.

Check the tire itself for any defects, punctures, etc. Even if you put in a new tube you could be running a risk if you have bad rubber...

 

pretty sure my tire is good. I have looked it over and did the water and soap all over the tire. Only bike shops I know of in Arizona is Ride Now. Guess I'll have to look around. Thanks for all the info

 

With a set of tire irons you can do it yourself if you want to. Good experience to have. Use an old glove or similar material to keep from messing up the rims with the tire irons.

 

I just use two flat head screwdrivers Dont got tire irons...
But would not do it on aluminium rims tho

 

I'd have the spoke tension checked. If they are loose enough to puncture a tube they need to be tightened. Then you can install the new rim strip and tube.

 

I've pinched tubes with the irons. No telling how often I'd do that with screwdrivers!

 

Just got to be careful Have had my tires on and off the rims three times. No issues there

 

Well I have tire Irons....I'm going to see what the cost is to have it mounted at a shop. But I really enjoy doing things myself on this old bike. I know the tube runs around $25 so it shouldn't cost them much to install and mount. Thanks for all the tips and tricks...I'll keep you all in the loop as to what is gonna happen.

 

$25!!!!! Mine cost around $10 two years ago, and that was from a dealership! Maybe the price of rubber has gone up.

 

yeah...RIDE NOW shows the tube at $24.19. Dealer wants almost $30. Wish it was $10.

 

These folks have the best tire prices on the web: Tubes & Valve Stems | Motorcycle Tire Accessories | Jake Wilson

Tubes seem reasonable too.

 

Just bought mine for $11 with rim strip from my FLIB...

 

is the inner tube the same size as the tire or different size

 

The vibration is from the liquid sealer you put in the tube.

regards
Badger

 

I agree. I'll bet it goes away when you replace the tube.

 

not sure that is the case. Had a really bad vibration the first ride of the morning. I thought it was the engine mounts coming loose but I checked those. Could be the tube inside moving around and binding up.

 

Yeah...I'm pretty sure it will. Well Ride Now will replace the tube for $15 and a $7 labor charge. Not to shabby

 

Not too bad, but I would ask them to balance the wheel too...

 

yeah...going to. Want them to mount it too so it is straight.

 

I bet it has loose spokes too.