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Tire change
Posted: Sat Nov 16, 2019 5:08 pm
by Mike1nw
Just changed a tube on friend's Stella 2T. A new experience for me.
Lots of RUST!
It seems that water gets into the tire cavity between the split rim discs.
Would it be useful to run a thin bead of RTV around the inside of the rims before bolting together?
Posted: Sat Nov 16, 2019 10:35 pm
by 2003stellaDave
You could try it and let us know.
I’d clean off the rust and then apply a thin coat of grease between the rims.
I think rust builds up from non-use of the scooter. If you ride a lot you’ll need to change the tires/inner tubes couple of years and the rust will not get so bad.
Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2019 5:11 am
by redpaladin
Were you able to fix it?
Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2020 5:37 pm
by johnk
I had the
same problem. If you want to do your friend a big favor, I'd recommend sanding off the rust and repainting; otherwise the rust will keep spreading.
I don't have any experience with RTV, but I agree with 2003stellaDave that some kind of grease is probably better than a sealant, as a sealant will make the rims harder to split in the future. I'm a big fan of Fluid Film for keeping moisture out and inhibiting rust. You can safely spray a generous amount between the rims.