1980 Yamaha xs400SG New front tire will not hold air Pressure

[hmusket]

Fifty lbs. should have been more than enough. Were you lubing the bead and rim before adding air? Here's a link to an Avon Tires PDF, if you download it, scroll to section 6.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...nHY7bvw-w&sig2=UabA1Hx79xwT17Yza2jQDQ&cad=rja

Sometimes you just have to keep inflating and deflating and relubing until it finally seats.

 

[jlearning1]

Thanks My Friends I got it to seal. It is holding air pressure now. The key was to lubricate the tire.

Thanks

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[drewpy]

have you lubricated the tyre?

 

[jlearning1]

Yes I have and the tire is holding air pressure. It Sealed

Thanks Everyone