Repair / Wheels and tyres
Wheels and tyres
Problems, repairs and parts for the wheels and tyres.
Problems
- Air leaking where the tyre meets the rimRide with care
- Spokes are loose or brokenRide with care
- Flat tyre on a wheel with an inner tubeDo not ride
- Flat tyre on a tubeless wheelDo not ride
- Rim is dented or crackedDo not ride
- Tyre slowly loses airRide with care
- Vibration at certain speedsRide with care
- Tyre has a bulge or cutStop now
- Tyre worn flat in the centreOK to ride
- Tyre is cracked or oldRide with care
- Tyre worn into a scalloped or cupped patternRide with care
- Air leaking from the tyre valveRide with care
- Rumbling or grinding from a wheelRide with care
- Wheel moves sideways on the axleDo not ride
- Wheel is buckled or wobblesDo not ride
- Wheel hub or brake drum is very hot after ridingDo not ride
- New tube goes flat soon after fitting a tyreDo not ride
Repairs
- Check tyre pressureRider job · 5 min
- Check and replace a tyre valveHome workshop · 10 min to check; 30 to 60 min to replace
- Inspect tyres for wear and damageRider job · 10 min
- Plug a tubeless tyre punctureRider job · 15 to 25 min
- Repair a puncture in an inner tubeHome workshop · 30 to 60 min
- Replace a tyreWorkshop job · assessment 15 min; fitting about 30 to 60 min per wheel
- Check a wheel for runoutHome workshop · 20 to 30 min
- Remove and refit the front wheelHome workshop · 20 to 40 min
- Remove and refit the rear wheelHome workshop · 30 to 60 min
- Check and tighten spokesHome workshop · 20 to 60 min
- Check wheel bearingsHome workshop · 15 to 30 min
- Balance a wheelWorkshop job · assessment 10 min; balancing about 15 to 30 min per wheel
- Inspect the front forksRider job · 10 min
- Check the rear shock absorbersHome workshop · 15 to 30 min
- Check the steering head bearingsHome workshop · 10 to 20 min
- Replace wheel bearingsWorkshop job · assessment 20 min; replacement about 45 to 90 min per wheel
- Check the swingarm pivotHome workshop · 20 to 45 min
- Check hub motor bearings and playHome workshop · 15 to 30 min
- Check for brake dragHome workshop · 15 to 30 min
- Check and adjust chain slackRider job · 20 to 30 min
- Replace the speedometer cableHome workshop · 20 to 40 min
- Check the cush drive rubbersHome workshop · 30 to 60 min
- Check chassis fastenersHome workshop · 30 to 60 min
