Matt_CH Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 Hi everyone! I have a bit of an issue with my air valve - as you can see from the picture it sticks out like that and scrapes against the inside. That results in a very annoying sound and it can't be good for metal to be rubbing against plastic like that. How can I readjust this valve to prevent this from happening?? I tried deflating the tire, and at that point I am able to push the valve back in (but not to its side like it is supposed to be), however I cannot push it back in once I've inflated the tire. Tried to tape the damn thing down but the pressure is too strong for tape and just makes it stick back up... Anyone had this happen to them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 What wheel are you talking about, and why has this become a problem now (did you replace the tube)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ch.Eng.62 Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 Try to change the position of the tube. Fully deflate the tube. Keeping the rim steady, try to rotate the tire around the rim to the left side (if seeing the picture posted) I hope this will help. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ch.Eng.62 Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Marty Backe said: What wheel are you talking about, and why has this become a problem now (did you replace the tube)? I think Ninebot C/E. Probably was raided with very low pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_CH Posted May 10, 2019 Author Share Posted May 10, 2019 Hey thanks for the replies! 1 hour ago, Marty Backe said: What wheel are you talking about, and why has this become a problem now (did you replace the tube)? I have the Ninebot One, bought it 2.5 years ago. It was the first time I was inflating the tire, and it started becoming a problem after a few kilometers when I started hearing that sound and realized it was the valve hitting the inside. 33 minutes ago, Ch.Eng.62 said: Try to change the position of the tube. Fully deflate the tube. Keeping the rim steady, try to rotate the tire around the rim to the left side (if seeing the picture posted) I hope this will help. I tried deflating and reinflating, but not rotating the tire a bit... I see what you're getting at, I'll give it a try tomorrow. But basically, this valve should be resting against the wheel, not sticking up like that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ch.Eng.62 Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 49 minutes ago, Matt_CH said: this valve should be resting against the wheel, not sticking up like that Yes, but if the root of the valve is just under the hole in the rim. If the root is not on place, the valve pipe will point upward or will lay on the rim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_CH Posted May 11, 2019 Author Share Posted May 11, 2019 2 minutes ago, Ch.Eng.62 said: Yes, but if the root of the valve is just under the hole in the rim. If the root is not on place, the valve pipe will point upward or will lay on the rim. It was laying on the rim before, but in order to inflate it I had to move it. And after that I wasn't able to put it back in place however at that point it wasn't touching the inside. I guess it naturally moved to that position where it started to hit the inside of the wheel cover part at the top. In what position should the valve be in? That way I can aim for that when I try tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Matt_CH said: Hey thanks for the replies! I have the Ninebot One, bought it 2.5 years ago. It was the first time I was inflating the tire, and it started becoming a problem after a few kilometers when I started hearing that sound and realized it was the valve hitting the inside. I tried deflating and reinflating, but not rotating the tire a bit... I see what you're getting at, I'll give it a try tomorrow. But basically, this valve should be resting against the wheel, not sticking up like that Wow, first time adding air in 2-1/2 years. That tire must have been very low. I usually have to top off my air every month or so. Looks like you're getting help with your issue. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik's Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 18 hours ago, Marty Backe said: Wow, first time adding air in 2-1/2 years. That tire must have been very low. I usually have to top off my air every month or so. ... Actually, my E+ is surprisingly good at holding the pressure. I am checking my tires after winter "hibernation" and never had to add any significant amount of air. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ch.Eng.62 Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 I don't check the pressure very often too. Really I use a pressure gauge only when pump up the tire. BUT i check by hand how stiff is it almost every time before I start riding. Which is checking the pressure . This remain from the time when I had a bicycle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_CH Posted May 12, 2019 Author Share Posted May 12, 2019 Quick update: I wasn't able to move the tire along without unscrewing the whole cover so I just tried readjusting the valve to its original position after having completely deflated the tire. I then proceded to inflate it at that very same parallel angle, took it for a test drive and so far it seems to be staying in place. Hope this helps if anyone has a similar issue with theirs, and thanks for the advice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ch.Eng.62 Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 You are welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie A. Steiner Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 My 9B has this wiers little metal thing that rotates over the valve to keep it down.....good idea except now the metal thing sticks out too much and now IT is rubbing the side and tore a good size hole in the cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ch.Eng.62 Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Hmm, how 25 minutes ago, Eddie A. Steiner said: wiers little metal thing is fixed to the rim. If the inner tube is in correct position in the tire, there is not need of such a fixing device Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie A. Steiner Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 I've never seen this on any other EU....is this factory? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ch.Eng.62 Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 No. There is not wheel with such a fixing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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