2010 WG, rode on flat front tire for 130 miles
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09-17-2010, 08:54 PM
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09-17-2010, 10:22 PM
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I agree 100 times on this one
#23
09-18-2010, 12:24 AM
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#25
09-18-2010, 06:09 AM
I will just add, do what you want - it's obvious you didn't post this looking for consensus of opinion to guide you, but to show how ballsy you are. It's your life and you are taking it into your own hands if you try to use that tire. Good luck.
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09-18-2010, 08:36 AM
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09-18-2010, 10:49 AM
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#29
09-18-2010, 11:01 AM
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I'm surprised this discussion is even taking place.
In any sort of tight cornering or emergency swerve situation the only thing standing between the rider and serious injury or worse is two little patches of rubber less than 5" square.
It may not be known with certainty whether or how badly the tire was damaged by being driven "130 miles on a flat"; but it's a sure bet that if any damage occurred the integrity of the tire is compromised.
And now, to save the price of new tire, (on a bike that probably cost somewhere upward of $16-$17 grand or more) someone is questioning whether they should just continue riding with the integrity of the machine potentially reduced by 50%?
Please.
In any sort of tight cornering or emergency swerve situation the only thing standing between the rider and serious injury or worse is two little patches of rubber less than 5" square.
It may not be known with certainty whether or how badly the tire was damaged by being driven "130 miles on a flat"; but it's a sure bet that if any damage occurred the integrity of the tire is compromised.
And now, to save the price of new tire, (on a bike that probably cost somewhere upward of $16-$17 grand or more) someone is questioning whether they should just continue riding with the integrity of the machine potentially reduced by 50%?
Please.
#30
09-18-2010, 11:16 AM
I'm surprised this discussion is even taking place.
In any sort of tight cornering or emergency swerve situation the only thing standing between the rider and serious injury or worse is two little patches of rubber less than 5" square.
It may not be known with certainty whether or how badly the tire was damaged by being driven "130 miles on a flat"; but it's a sure bet that if any damage occurred the integrity of the tire is compromised.
And now, to save the price of new tire, (on a bike that probably cost somewhere upward of $16-$17 grand or more) someone is questioning whether they should just continue riding with the integrity of the machine potentially reduced by 50%?
Please.
In any sort of tight cornering or emergency swerve situation the only thing standing between the rider and serious injury or worse is two little patches of rubber less than 5" square.
It may not be known with certainty whether or how badly the tire was damaged by being driven "130 miles on a flat"; but it's a sure bet that if any damage occurred the integrity of the tire is compromised.
And now, to save the price of new tire, (on a bike that probably cost somewhere upward of $16-$17 grand or more) someone is questioning whether they should just continue riding with the integrity of the machine potentially reduced by 50%?
Please.
I am as surprised as you are. But in a weird way I think it follows the general false macho BS that it seems many folks associate with being a "real" biker. I always thought real bikers respected their bikes but hey, what do I know. I've only been riding for about 25 years.
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