Bike May Be Down A While

**Brett** · 08-18-2007, 09:42 AM

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...

**BlkCD5** · 08-18-2007, 09:49 AM

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** · 08-18-2007, 09:59 AM

Thats why Im not bitching...lol

**RISKYB** · 08-18-2007, 12:48 PM

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

**con** · 08-18-2007, 03:32 PM

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

**The BUCKY** · 08-18-2007, 04:07 PM

done cause The BUCKY is da man

**David88vert** · 08-18-2007, 04:37 PM

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

**Leisa** · 08-18-2007, 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by David88vert

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

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

**Leisa** · 08-18-2007, 05:11 PM

Originally Posted by The BUCKY

done cause The BUCKY is da man

thank you so very much!

**The BUCKY** · 08-18-2007, 05:47 PM

no prob glad to help

**Brett** · 08-18-2007, 07:21 PM

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** · 08-18-2007, 09:07 PM

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** · 08-18-2007, 09:20 PM

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

**scabtastic** · 08-19-2007, 12:23 AM

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** · 08-19-2007, 09:01 AM

Id be bitter to...lol

**The Ninja** · 08-19-2007, 09:44 AM

/\ I would be more than just bitter.

**David88vert** · 08-19-2007, 12:46 PM

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

**Brett** · 08-19-2007, 03:08 PM

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** · 08-20-2007, 06:20 AM

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

**Brett** · 08-20-2007, 08:30 AM

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** · 08-20-2007, 09:01 AM

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** · 08-20-2007, 11:17 AM

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** · 08-20-2007, 12:57 PM

Originally Posted by 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

i'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** · 08-20-2007, 08:03 PM

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** · 08-20-2007, 09:39 PM

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** · 08-20-2007, 09:55 PM

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** · 08-20-2007, 10:56 PM

Originally Posted by 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?

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

**Brett** · 08-21-2007, 06:20 AM

Originally Posted by 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

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

**David88vert** · 08-21-2007, 06:29 AM

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** · 08-25-2007, 03:08 PM

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** · 09-09-2007, 10:39 PM

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** · 09-09-2007, 11:32 PM

lolol

**Brett** · 09-10-2007, 06:17 AM

Originally Posted by 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

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

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