Bike May Be Down A While

[Brett]

I have a small ass nail that out of all the road my rear tire seemed to find..lol. Well now its in the garage flat as a mofo. I need to get the wheel to the bike shop to get a new tire but I dont have a stand so the bike cant stand without the wheel, I dont have a compressor so I cant plug it for a quick fix to get to the bike shop, and I dont know in the least how to take the rear wheel off to even get to the bike shop, so needless to say I am screwed... :D

[BlkCD5]

it could be worse. Imagine riding at a decent speed and having the tire go flat on you, then you'd be really screwed

[Brett]

Thats why Im not bitching...lol

[RISKYB]

if you have basic tools and and are mechanicaly inclined (which you are) you can take it off brett, i know you can

[con]

if you weren't so damn far away I would be happy to lend my stands and expertise.......

[The BUCKY]

done cause The BUCKY is da man

[David88vert]

Brett, if you need to borrow a rear stand and torque wrench, PM me.

[Leisa]

Brett, if you need to borrow a rear stand and torque wrench, PM me.


Damn, cant you read?????? hahahahahahah

[Leisa]

done cause The BUCKY is da man



thank you so very much! :D

[The BUCKY]

no prob glad to help

[Brett]

Yeah Bucky is DA MAN!!! It was a small peice of glass that very lightly went into the tire and was a very small leak. Bucky came by and plugged it which I think will be good for a while so I dont have to buy a tire right away.

THANKS SO MUCH BUCKY!!

[con]

call it being over cautious, but I wouldn't trust that plug any longer than it would take for a new tire to arrive. or either have it patched from the inside.

[The BUCKY]

i rode 2 plugs over 3k miles. i just checked them when i thought about it to make sure they looked good.

[scabtastic]

at least you got a flat tire and not t-boned by an explorer...sorry im still kinda bitter about it..but its good to hear the bikes doing good

[Brett]

Id be bitter to...lol

[The Ninja]

/\ I would be more than just bitter.

[David88vert]

I would not ride a plugged tire. It's not worth the risk. Get a new tire as soon as you can.

[Brett]

Yeah I will be getting one in about a week, just waiting for the camcorder I have for sale to sell, then I will get one, I wont be riding long on this tire trust me

[David88vert]

You like the Akro? I just put a full Arata in the R1. Have to tune it this week.

[Brett]

Oh yeah I love it and this is the full system, header and all, sounds great and gave it a little boost in power for sure

[Jaimecbr900]

Glad you got it fixed. Good job Bucky.

You could've called me. I would've lent you my stand until you got it resolved.

[Brett]

Yeah Bucky really came through for me, Was much appreciated.

To be honest man, I didnt even think about calling anyone to burden them with this, But Bucky IMd me and said he wouldnt mind helping out :)

[speedminded]

it could be worse. Imagine riding at a decent speed and having the tire go flat on you, then you'd be really screwedi've blown a 190 rear tire out at 60-70mph, not that big of a deal -- kinda like the Firestone Exploders, if you don't try to swerve across 6 lanes of traffic when it happens you'll be ok.

[THATdude]

had the bead pop off the wheel doing about 60 coming off 78 onto 285 managed to keep it upright and ride it a good distance b4 i definitely had 2 stop.

[Brett]

So tell me something, Bucky put the plug in Saturday. The tire has been holding the same air pressure since then, I have ridden it around the sub division a few times and still holds tight. Do you all think its safe to ride or should I keep it parked till I can get a new tire?

[The BUCKY]

ride it man. i know you like to do wheelies and all so i might would chill on that but it will be fine for a week or two

[speedminded]

So tell me something, Bucky put the plug in Saturday. The tire has been holding the same air pressure since then, I have ridden it around the sub division a few times and still holds tight. Do you all think its safe to ride or should I keep it parked till I can get a new tire?With a hole like that it's not going to just blow out, even if somehow the plug came out or fell inside it shouldn't be a drastically instant loss of air. I wouldn't be running 140mph down the road on it but i'd trust it to get around on. Doesn't hurt to carry a plug kit just in case or you can throw a patch on it but i can't imagine trying to get that tire off without the proper tools...i'd like to see someone try though :tongue:

[Brett]

ride it man. i know you like to do wheelies and all so i might would chill on that but it will be fine for a week or two

Damn cause you know Im always doin dem wheelies yO!! lol

[David88vert]

You can ride on it for a week or two, but be safe. I would just get a new tire as soon as possible.

[Brett]

Went up to Moto 400 up in Dawsonville and got a new tire and had them mount it, so I am back in full affect!! lol

[vtecdude93]

get a bottle that fix a flat from a near by auto part store and pump it in and ride it to the shop...that is what i did

[The BUCKY]

lolol

[Brett]

get a bottle that fix a flat from a near by auto part store and pump it in and ride it to the shop...that is what i did

Thanks but 8/25 as posted above you, I bought a new tire..LOL