Back Tire Screwed
#1
05-30-2008, 10:00 PM
Back Tire Screwed
I was getting ready for a poker run tomorrow and rolled the bike out for a quick clean up and quickly realized the friggin back tire is flat. Upon looking closer I found a damn screw embedded in the center of the tread. This sucks!!!! We finally get a day when it isn't supposed to rain and I've got a flat tire, my luck is not worth a sh*t!!
#2
05-30-2008, 10:15 PM
Road Master
RE: Back Tire Screwed
Yea, it sucks, but this has happened to me twice! Just go to your local dealer or indy and have them put in a tube, cost about $20.00 for the tube,$20.00 labor.Saves you the price of a new tire.
#4
05-31-2008, 01:58 AM
RE: Back Tire Screwed
Got a finishing nail in my rear tire a while ago that gave it a slow leak. The Dealer refused to put a tube in it. Something about the liability. Had to find an Indy and it cost me about $80.00.
#5
05-31-2008, 07:26 AM
Road Warrior
RE: Back Tire Screwed
I would just put a plug in it. Many people don't like/trust plugs but the one time I had to do it I never had a problem and ran the tire down until I needed a new one with no problems. But it is each to his own on this issue.
Here is the kit I use http://www.stopngo.com/motorcycle.asp
Here is the kit I use http://www.stopngo.com/motorcycle.asp
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05-31-2008, 07:39 AM
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RE: Back Tire Screwed
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I was getting ready for a poker run tomorrow and rolled the bike out for a quick clean up and quickly realized the friggin back tire is flat. Upon looking closer I found a damn screw embedded in the center of the tread. This sucks!!!! We finally get a day when it isn't supposed to rain and I've got a flat tire, my luck is not worth a sh*t!!
I was getting ready for a poker run tomorrow and rolled the bike out for a quick clean up and quickly realized the friggin back tire is flat. Upon looking closer I found a damn screw embedded in the center of the tread. This sucks!!!! We finally get a day when it isn't supposed to rain and I've got a flat tire, my luck is not worth a sh*t!!
I bought a new tire for mine and got screwed with less than 100 miles on it. I bought another one. Some are ok with a plugged tire some aren't. For a new tire that you will put 10-12k on I went with a new one but I carry a plug kit for emergences.
#7
05-31-2008, 08:11 AM
RE: Back Tire Screwed
I always carry a plug kit with me and a small pump made by slime. You never know when you might need it. At least your flat was at home and not out in the middle of nowhere.
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#8
05-31-2008, 12:23 PM
RE: Back Tire Screwed
Yeah the tire was about 1/2 tread and I was planning on replacing it this fall anyway on MY schedule. Called a local indy and he has a tire and will sell me tire installed on rim for $150.00 which compared to the stealership is 1/2 price. The only catch is I need to bring in the wheel which to save $150 I can do that. Hope you all had a good day riding.
#9
05-31-2008, 02:38 PM
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RE: Back Tire Screwed
don't know if you have a mag or lace wheel but if a mag, you coulda got a plug kit at walmart or any auto store for around 5 bucks. Of course you need to pump it up, but they sell those too...I have a plug in my rear tire and it's holding air fine.....live and learn
#10
06-01-2008, 09:18 PM
RE: Back Tire Screwed
Well after giving it some more thought and at the suggestion of many ofyou I went ahead and plugged the tire. I do have mag wheels on my Lowrider so I thought what the hell I'll give it a try. Went for a 20 mile ride or so afterward and checked the air pressure and it was still dead on. Thanks for the replies, once again a big help by all.