Don't get lazy about pre-ride inspections!
#11
09-30-2009, 12:54 PM
Road Warrior
yup.. My friend James was complaining to me about his Nightster having a wobble.. I went over there did a visual inspection. I didn't see anything wrong. Sat on the bike and went OMG. got off checked the front tire pressure.. 12 pounds. aired it up and no more wobble.. I told him to keep an eye on it because it could have a small leak of some kind.
#12
09-30-2009, 12:55 PM
Elite HDF Member
I'd have to be friggin blind to miss that. I do a visual tire check and pressure check before every ride.
#13
09-30-2009, 01:01 PM
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Glad you made it back in safely on that one Nitro. You are one very lucky guy and it sounds like lesson learned.
Be safe
Pre-Ride Inspection:
Remember TCLOCKS
Tires-Clutch/Controls-Lights-Oil-Chassis/Chain/Belt-Kickstand
Be safe
Pre-Ride Inspection:
Remember TCLOCKS
Tires-Clutch/Controls-Lights-Oil-Chassis/Chain/Belt-Kickstand
#14
09-30-2009, 01:04 PM
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Because you can not take care of your toys. I am giving them to your brother.
I am sorry, but that is inexcusable. I always look at the tires before getting on. You can not say that you were not aware of the condition of your tires before you went on your twisty ride.
I am sorry, but that is inexcusable. I always look at the tires before getting on. You can not say that you were not aware of the condition of your tires before you went on your twisty ride.
#15
09-30-2009, 01:24 PM
The weird thing is that I'm adamant about changing my fluids, checking critical fasteners and other routine maintenance. I really can't explain why I went so long without checking the rear tire. The rear fender does make it hard to just glance and check, but that's no excuse. Like I said, I have no excuse for letting it go that far. Stupidity is my only explanation.
One thing for sure, after seeing this, it won't happen again.
One thing for sure, after seeing this, it won't happen again.
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09-30-2009, 01:34 PM
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The weird thing is that I'm adamant about changing my fluids, checking critical fasteners and other routine maintenance. I really can't explain why I went so long without checking the rear tire. The rear fender does make it hard to just glance and check, but that's no excuse. Like I said, I have no excuse for letting it go that far. Stupidity is my only explanation.
One thing for sure, after seeing this, it won't happen again.
One thing for sure, after seeing this, it won't happen again.
#17
09-30-2009, 01:43 PM
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The weird thing is that I'm adamant about changing my fluids, checking critical fasteners and other routine maintenance. I really can't explain why I went so long without checking the rear tire. The rear fender does make it hard to just glance and check, but that's no excuse. Like I said, I have no excuse for letting it go that far. Stupidity is my only explanation.
One thing for sure, after seeing this, it won't happen again.
One thing for sure, after seeing this, it won't happen again.
We'll give you pass this time, but for christ sakes man you could have gotten yourself killed!!!!. I hope your OL slaps you up side your head.
I'm glad you made it home safe
#19
09-30-2009, 01:59 PM
Thinking about what could've happened has kept me up the last couple of nights. My wife didn't slap me....but sure yelled at me a lot! I deserved it!!
#20
09-30-2009, 02:01 PM
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I have my bike up in the air on a lift at least 2x's a month and every time before a long ride to inspect every inch of the tires for anything abnormal. **** with a tire like that your lucky you didn't go down on a wet rode long before you found it.