Getting air out of a stubborn slime tube
03-20-05, 12:08 AM
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Getting air out of a stubborn slime tube
My slime tube must be clogged: I can't get the air out! A simple schrader valve 27x1 self0sealing slime tube that just will not lose air! Agh! And my better tire is on it! Help!
03-20-05, 12:17 AM
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There is probably slime stuck in the valve core. This is a common mistake people make when they fill the tire w/ slime themselves. To fix it you have to get a valve core remover that unscrews the valve. I dont know if you can clean it, but if you cant you'd have to either buy a new tube or get another valve core.
03-20-05, 12:18 AM
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Have you removed the valve core yet?
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Originally Posted by Expatriate
Dr. Raiyn to the rescue.
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03-20-05, 12:38 AM
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No, I have not Raiyn. How does one go about doing (NOT doign) this?
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03-20-05, 12:40 AM
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I guess noone take my advice and listens to raiyn instead 
You need a valve core remover. Go to your LBS they should have one lying around somewhere.
You need a valve core remover. Go to your LBS they should have one lying around somewhere.
03-20-05, 12:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Dirtbike
I guess no one take my advice and listens to raiyn instead
You need a valve core remover. Go to your LBS they should have one lying around somewhere.
You need a valve core remover. Go to your LBS they should have one lying around somewhere.
Don't take it personal man. 
You are right. He needs one of these: 
He can get this at the local pep boys or whatever tomorrow. (Many LBS's are closed on Sunday)
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of course im right! you just have a higher post count / reputation 
IMO I hate that remover. It is too wide and hits the spokes. I like the one that is like a screwdriver.
IMO I hate that remover. It is too wide and hits the spokes. I like the one that is like a screwdriver.
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Originally Posted by Dirtbike
I guess noone take my advice and listens to raiyn instead
You need a valve core remover. Go to your LBS they should have one lying around somewhere.
You need a valve core remover. Go to your LBS they should have one lying around somewhere.
03-20-05, 12:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Dirtbike
of course im right! you just have a higher post count / reputation IMO I hate that remover. It is too wide and hits the spokes. I like the one that is like a screwdriver.
IMO I hate that remover. It is too wide and hits the spokes. I like the one that is like a screwdriver.
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Q: How much do we think this'll run me?
A: $0.87
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03-20-05, 04:38 PM
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Wow. My slime just erupted all over the place. That is some messy stuff. Thanks a lot, Bell! God! Well, I got the tire off, so I can once again run 90 psi front and back. Thanks for your help, all. A real money saver.
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First and foremost, don’t panic…remember that it’s just a bicycle. I just started using slime tubes a couple of years ago and for fun I am currently refurbishing several beater bikes that were taking up space in the garage. Then today I ran into this situation when I realized that the new tire I had just mounted (with a new slime tube) had a couple of small bulges. So began letting air out but forgot to first position the valve at 10 or 2 o’clock. In fact it was at 6. As a brief bit of air came out with slime I realized my mistake. Attempts to let more air out at 10 o’clock were futile - the slime was doing its job. So I connected a simple hand pump to the valve and pumped a couple of times to push the slime back into the tube (while still at 10) and then I was able to quickly and completely deflate the tube. So try this simple fix first. I’m sure the valve extraction tool works but it may not be necessary!
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Last post date prior to reply #15........ 03-20-05, 05:38 PM
That is March 20, 2005 just in case you are use to a different date format.
Welcom to BF! Justgotslimed
That is March 20, 2005 just in case you are use to a different date format.
Welcom to BF! Justgotslimed
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Oh No... No telling how much of the slime has adheared to the tube walls. Better to just replace the tube.
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I like tubes. No muss, no fuss, just work.
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First and foremost, don’t panic…remember that it’s just a bicycle. I just started using slime tubes a couple of years ago and for fun I am currently refurbishing several beater bikes that were taking up space in the garage. Then today I ran into this situation when I realized that the new tire I had just mounted (with a new slime tube) had a couple of small bulges. So began letting air out but forgot to first position the valve at 10 or 2 o’clock. In fact it was at 6. As a brief bit of air came out with slime I realized my mistake. Attempts to let more air out at 10 o’clock were futile - the slime was doing its job. So I connected a simple hand pump to the valve and pumped a couple of times to push the slime back into the tube (while still at 10) and then I was able to quickly and completely deflate the tube. So try this simple fix first. I’m sure the valve extraction tool works but it may not be necessary!
And welcome to BF
