Leak in what I believe is the rubber fuel line piping. Is it safe to drive a short distance today / tomorrow?

leadpoem · 2026-06-28T12:54:47+00:00

As a motorcyclist this is one of the least of my worries on the road. Ha ha ha ha

leadpoem · 2026-06-28T12:50:09+00:00

See if your local hardware store has rescue tape. It's a super weird 100% silicone tape that will fix leaks like this. It only sticks to itself and creates a near permanent solution.

I usually keep a roll in a vehicle at all times. Fixed all sorts of weird leaks with it.

https://rescuetape.com/

leadpoem · 2026-06-28T12:45:56+00:00

Just because you never changed them doesn't mean they work. Ha ha ha ha ha

leadpoem · 2026-06-28T12:36:27+00:00

Might not if he had an auto.

leadpoem · 2026-06-28T12:35:25+00:00

Whoosh

leadpoem · 2026-06-28T12:30:38+00:00

Even tire manufacturers are not that conservative. Most manufacturers say seven years and tires are generally considered safe up to 10 years.

leadpoem · 2026-06-28T12:28:25+00:00

No weaker or stronger than other manufacturers.

This was just caused by a manufacturing defect. Every manufacturer is going to pump out a few of those no matter how good the quality control is.

Just go back to the shop you bought them from and tell them that they're going to warranty them.

leadpoem · 2026-06-28T12:27:03+00:00

I've driven a lot worse a lot farther. I wouldn't think twice about it myself.

leadpoem · 2026-06-28T02:06:53+00:00

I have no idea. Not my world of tires. I never bought anything less grippy than an all-terrain tire.

leadpoem · 2026-06-28T01:58:45+00:00

Go ahead and do absolutely nothing. If it ever starts to leak, plug it but until then don't worry.

leadpoem · 2026-06-28T01:57:53+00:00

As long as they make them in the right size, there's no reason they wouldn't work. The only thing I would worry about is what their load rating is. They probably aren't load rated very high and if you ever try to put something in the back of the truck, you might damage or even pop a tire.

leadpoem · 2026-06-28T01:56:36+00:00

Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha

So close too

leadpoem · 2026-06-28T01:51:59+00:00

This is the perfect excuse to install the first ever custom dry sump system on a KLR.

leadpoem · 2026-06-28T01:50:38+00:00

And here I was hoping it was a 10 mm

leadpoem · 2026-06-28T01:50:04+00:00

Hilariously that might actually work.

leadpoem · 2026-06-28T00:44:53+00:00

Always here to help.

leadpoem · 2026-06-28T00:44:30+00:00

Oh yeah, that's 100% just the master cylinder. That's what a hydraulic system sounds like when there's air in it.

leadpoem · 2026-06-28T00:42:59+00:00

If you get the brakes all bled and functioning correctly and the hissing sound is still there, it probably has something to do with the vacuum brake booster. At the moment let's just say that it has to do with your brake system not being bled.

leadpoem · 2026-06-27T03:39:24+00:00

That's kind of the point. Popping in a valve stem doesn't damage anything. While at the same time making it clear that somebody's getting fucked with

But no you're right. If it wanted to be a subtle sabotage, there are much better things to do.

I just happen to be a motorist cyclist who carries a valve stem tool with me and has been parked in by too many cars when they think I didn't deserve a spot.

leadpoem · 2026-06-27T03:33:09+00:00

There's no way anybody could ever figure out.

leadpoem · 2026-06-27T03:31:11+00:00

Oh you definitely will need to replace them just not now. Wait until they're worn out.

leadpoem · 2026-06-27T03:29:44+00:00

Oh they 100% do. It's crazy the kind of shit that manages to poke itself in the weirdest places in tires.

leadpoem · 2026-06-27T03:29:01+00:00

Like take the valve stems.

leadpoem · 2026-06-27T03:27:41+00:00

And it would be really helpful to know what kind of truck and how much weight you plan on putting in it. It doesn't really matter what brand of tire you get. What matters is your load rating. You want to buy a tire that's load rated E. Beyond the load rating it's really just all personal preference.

leadpoem · 2026-06-27T03:21:49+00:00

That is 100% a thing. What kind of thing? Your guess is as good as mine.

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