What Causes a Motorcycle Tire to Lose Air for No Reason?

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Motorcycle tires can lose air for no apparent reason due to the following causes: Slow Leak at the Tire's Sidewall: This usually occurs when the tire has been used for an extended period or has been driven with insufficient or no air pressure for a long time, causing the tire to fold and develop tiny pinholes finer than a strand of hair. In such cases, the tire may require inflation every four to five days, and these leaks are often undetectable when submerged in water. The only effective repair method is to add a tire sealant, inflate the tire fully, tilt the wheel to allow the liquid and solid particles to flow to the sidewall, and rotate it in various directions to ensure the sealant plugs the leak. Tire Punctured by Small Sharp Objects: Small sharp objects can puncture the tire and even embed themselves inside, making the puncture difficult to detect or inspect from the tread surface, resulting in a slow leak. Adding a tire sealant can completely resolve this issue. Large Puncture Hole: If the puncture hole is too large, inserting a repair plug may initially work, but over time, the plug can age and lose its elasticity, causing it to no longer adhere tightly to the tire rubber, leading to a slow leak. The traditional solution is to insert a thicker repair plug, but this can enlarge the hole over time, eventually making the tire irreparable and requiring replacement. However, applying a tire sealant can eliminate the slow leak at the plug site.