Spock Posted October 19, 2015 Posted October 19, 2015 Hi all2 days after my LBS installed new tubeless tyres I cannot hear the sloshing of sealant anymore. Is this normal or did they skimp on sealant?I am asking because the back tyre is losing a lot of air, not sure what to do.Thanks
raptor-22 Posted October 19, 2015 Posted October 19, 2015 sounds like the scimped on sealant. It should be heard sloshing till its time for a top up.
NotSoBigBen Posted October 20, 2015 Posted October 20, 2015 I have had with a new tjoopless that the sealant was used up pretty damn quick to seal a tyre and I had to top up .....
raptor-22 Posted October 20, 2015 Posted October 20, 2015 Yip when sealing tyre for first time 120ml is just about enough for a 650b tyre. Bigger wheels have more wetted area so more sealant required
brucem76 Posted October 20, 2015 Posted October 20, 2015 Sheesh you guys are worrying me - been running tubeless for ages and have never heard sloshing. Should I hear it when I pick up wheel and shake it, or when?
NotSoBigBen Posted October 20, 2015 Posted October 20, 2015 Sheesh you guys are worrying me - been running tubeless for ages and have never heard sloshing. Should I hear it when I pick up wheel and shake it, or when? How do you check if you still have sealant in your tyres? Some of us take the wheel off and shake it near the ear (at least in my case, I'm old) and then listen if you can still hear some liquid 'sloshing' around ....
brucem76 Posted October 20, 2015 Posted October 20, 2015 How do you check if you still have sealant in your tyres? Some of us take the wheel off and shake it near the ear (at least in my case, I'm old) and then listen if you can still hear some liquid 'sloshing' around ....If my pressure is staying constant between rides then I'm fine, if I need to do more than 2-3 strokes of my floor pump (after 2-3 days since the last check) then its time to top up.... I suppose I run the risk of everything drying up, even though the seal stays perfect... But it hasn't ever happened yet. I always start to lose some air when things are drying up...
NotSoBigBen Posted October 20, 2015 Posted October 20, 2015 If my pressure is staying constant between rides then I'm fine, if I need to do more than 2-3 strokes of my floor pump (after 2-3 days since the last check) then its time to top up.... I suppose I run the risk of everything drying up, even though the seal stays perfect... But it hasn't ever happened yet. I always start to lose some air when things are drying up...I'd say you've been lucky, if I did that the next puncture I get wouldn't seal and I'd be walking home?
Odinson Posted October 20, 2015 Posted October 20, 2015 The best way to check is just to pop a piece of the tyre off of the rim and have a squiz inside.Â
Falco Posted October 20, 2015 Posted October 20, 2015 Sheesh you guys are worrying me - been running tubeless for ages and have never heard sloshing. Should I hear it when I pick up wheel and shake it, or when? I didn't know this either, but in my defence I'm a roadie who just recently got my first proper mtb.  I converted to tubeless, put in about 90ml's, haven't heard any sloshing since. Also haven't had any punctures, and have ridden over all sorts of sharp spikey crap.
Dirt Merchant Posted October 20, 2015 Posted October 20, 2015 Sheesh you guys are worrying me - been running tubeless for ages and have never heard sloshing. Should I hear it when I pick up wheel and shake it, or when?Yip you Should hear it if the wheel has been standing for a little while. Although this could not always be very accurate. There is always the possibility that water could get in. BEst is to open a small portion on the tyre to rim and check it, approximately every 2-3 months (Very dependent on the amount of riding you are doping and what terrain you are crossing) Not to hard to re inflate though once you check it, especially if you only open a small section on the wheel to take a look.Â
EmptyB Posted October 20, 2015 Posted October 20, 2015 Yip you Should hear it if the wheel has been standing for a little while. Although this could not always be very accurate. There is always the possibility that water could get in. BEst is to open a small portion on the tyre to rim and check it, approximately every 2-3 months (Very dependent on the amount of riding you are doping and what terrain you are crossing) Not to hard to re inflate though once you check it, especially if you only open a small section on the wheel to take a look. "riding you are doping"....be careful throwing that word around. Otherwise, thanks for the info
Spock Posted October 20, 2015 Author Posted October 20, 2015 Interesting responses - thanks. Think I need to visit my LBS...
johannrissik Posted October 20, 2015 Posted October 20, 2015 Yip you Should hear it if the wheel has been standing for a little while. Although this could not always be very accurate. There is always the possibility that water could get in.BEst is to open a small portion on the tyre to rim and check it, approximately every 2-3 months (Very dependent on the amount of riding you are doping and what terrain you are crossing) Not to hard to re inflate though once you check it, especially if you only open a small section on the wheel to take a look. ?? How or where does water get in?
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