curt531 Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 just removed the rear tyre to replace the valve as it has broken,removed the rim tape to find some kind of black sealer over the spoke area that looks like Sikoflex, any hot tips to get it off ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rev3 Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 (edited) If it wasn't leaking then leave well alone, done it on a Gas Gas and had no end of trouble getting it to seal, even after fitting a new rim tape. Edited March 21, 2011 by rev3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curt531 Posted March 21, 2011 Author Share Posted March 21, 2011 If it wasn't leaking then leave well alone, Had no option but to change it, valve was broken & could not inflate it or check pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rev3 Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 (edited) Best way would be to fit new rim tape, immerse wheel and tyre in tyre bath and check for leaks. Taking off the old sikoflex will cause problems, if any spokes leak, seal from the outside, I did on my GG worked fine for the last 3 years that i owned it. Edited March 21, 2011 by rev3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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