Wilsons Sandbox

> The valve stem core can come loose. I would get some soapy water and

a sponge or brush and scrub it all over the tire, including the valve stem. The soap leaves large bubbles wherever there's a leak. The tool to tighten the valve stem core costs a couple of bucks almost anywhere. I've even seen valve stem caps with the tool built in. If that's the case, just tighten it up.

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I usually carry a small spray bottle of soapy water, I`ve read that it does help find a leak (and clean your hands). But that morning when I was pulling my bike out of the garage I accidently stepped on the bottle and broke it. aargh. The problem was staring me right in the face and I didn`t even notice it (untill yesterday) that it was the valve core that came loose or bad. I never heard of the problem or gave it any thought that the valve core could be the problem,duh! My valve caps do have the tool thingy on them. Good thing I didn`t decide to disassemble the front tire out in the middle of nowhere for nothing. Or end up falling off the bike for stupidity. Ya, I`m kicking myself in the ass. But, live & learn. Thanks for the input.