2010 FXDB Flat Tire after 513 miles

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04-19-2010, 04:07 AM

gus4440

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Originally Posted by chi45cken

Gus darn!!!! I won't ride it for sure... I'm gonna have my dealer come and pick it up- I certainly don't want to risk a crash or messing the wheel of the bike in any way.. It's just too bad I have to wait and can't do it myself ya know...

I saw a local HOG Chapter group this AM ... 30 people getting ready for a ride- jealous!

Tubeless tires have the tube built in to the tire, so they won't blow out when puntcured by a nail or screw. They will leak down slowly. A blow out with a tube type tire is very dangerous. You will lose control of the bike if the bead comes off the rim before you get stopped. If it happens on the rear use the front brake gently to stop.

I didn't stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night, but I work in Tech Support for a tire manufacturing company (for 14 years) that starts with the letter "M".

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04-19-2010, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by wlbowers

Call the dealer you bought it from and tell them the air is coming out around the valve stem.

New bike they should come get it and fix it under warranty as long as there is not a nail in it.

+1

And I have to say:

Replace the tire or you will die.
Don't patch it or you will die.
Don't plug it or you will die.

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04-20-2010, 12:17 AM

chi45cken

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Originally Posted by Jonesee

You have gotten great advice so far!!!

If you decide to replace the tire, I have dibs on it!!! Send me a note. I will pay all shipping and even your gas to get it to ups. (I'm serious) Rarely will you damage a tire so badly is has to be replaced. Especially a new one.

Good Luck. I'm sure it just needs to be patched or plugged. My last tire I road 7000 miles with a plug in it.

For sure! I will let you know if it comes to that. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that tomorrow after I finally get the bike towed to my dealer they will cover the valve and that's that. Ugh...