Hey guys, I have a few questions about a 2005 CR125. Firstly, the tube has started to spin. The valve stem comes out crooked and Im pretty sure its about to pinch flat because its getting pretty sideways. Whats the easiest way to straighten the tube out with the tire on the rim? On my 50 I just let all the air out and put the bike in gear, then grab the tire and spin it and the valve straightens up..if I removed the rim lock on the CR would this method work? Also, would adding a nut and washer on the actual valve stem keep it from spinning on the rim better than just the rim lock alone?
Also, the bike seems hard to push, and you can hear the brake pads dragging a bit on the rotor (rear wheel). I know you can usually hear a bit of drag, but it just seems like it should be more free.. Sometimes if I havent cleaned the rotor in awhile with brake cleaner you can hear a squeek squeek when pushing it. When you spin the wheel the caliper doesnt seem to move side to side at all so I dont think the rotors warped..? They are new pads BTW.
Also, the bike seems hard to push, and you can hear the brake pads dragging a bit on the rotor (rear wheel). I know you can usually hear a bit of drag, but it just seems like it should be more free.. Sometimes if I havent cleaned the rotor in awhile with brake cleaner you can hear a squeek squeek when pushing it. When you spin the wheel the caliper doesnt seem to move side to side at all so I dont think the rotors warped..? They are new pads BTW.