sealed tire stems?

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Dec 29, 2016 | 03:05 PM

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sealed tire stems?

I am new to motorcycling, and got my first bike about a month ago. When I tried to check the tire pressure, I found that the tire stems were sealed with a red plastic piece. Does anyone know what this is?

Dec 29, 2016 | 03:16 PM

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do u meen on the end of the stem or where it meets the wheel and is it on the inside or outside of the stem ?

Dec 29, 2016 | 03:22 PM

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Dec 29, 2016 | 03:38 PM

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not seen that before could be tyre sealant (the stuff you add to stop a puncture)seeping and setting through a leaky valve other than that im not sure sorry

Dec 29, 2016 | 03:55 PM

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Looks like the seal that's in the cap. It just got stuck on the stem and pulled out.

Jan 3, 2017 | 09:37 AM

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You might want to wash that wheel too...

Jan 3, 2017 | 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 74demon

Looks like the seal that's in the cap. It just got stuck on the stem and pulled out.

Demon's 100% correct. Lift it out with a sharp knife or seal pick and check your pressure. Replace with a new cap and as stated above...................

Clean your wheel!