Author Topic: Damn it I got a flat (Read 4817 times)

Brock · « **on:** October 23, 2012, 05:21:03 PM »

Damn it, just went outside and found this.

Now to see if my repair kit works

Aj1300 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 23, 2012, 05:25:21 PM »

That's sucks. Do you have the plugs type kit?

Brock · « **Reply #2 on:** October 23, 2012, 05:34:10 PM »

Yep Rubber Mushrooms.

Just found a screw in the middle of the tread, more pictures soon.

Tackleberry · « **Reply #3 on:** October 23, 2012, 06:00:59 PM »

Come on it's been 30 minutes where's them photos?

- Assuming the position Sir with big stick.

Brock · « **Reply #4 on:** October 23, 2012, 06:22:35 PM »

OK, call time .

50 min to fix, but that includes time taken to take pics as well and how to use the kit.

saaz · « **Reply #5 on:** October 23, 2012, 06:24:17 PM »

Last time I had a flat tyre before going on a ride it was the valve stem that had cracked. No tyre repair kit can fix that.

Brock · « **Reply #6 on:** October 23, 2012, 06:57:17 PM »

Here is the culprit.

Brock · « **Reply #7 on:** October 23, 2012, 06:58:02 PM »

Pics of the repair will be in a new thread.

saaz · « **Reply #8 on:** October 23, 2012, 07:01:57 PM »

I have successfully fixed a puncture like that in a car tyre with a plug kit. It should work in that spot, but that tyre looks nearly done anyway.

alphafang · « **Reply #9 on:** October 24, 2012, 08:32:04 AM »

What@s that score line down the middle of the tyre Brock?
I have never had much luck with the mushrooms I use the worm type and have a lot of faith in them.

Tipsy · « **Reply #10 on:** October 24, 2012, 08:50:23 AM »

Quote from: saaz on October 23, 2012, 07:01:57 PM

I have successfully fixed a puncture like that in a car tyre with a plug kit. It should work in that spot, but that tyre looks nearly done anyway.

Naaa Tyres not done yet, hes' got all that tread on the sides to use yet,,

Actually it looks like a pr3 and quite a few k klms' to go yet

Tipsy

Biggles · « **Reply #11 on:** October 24, 2012, 11:14:11 AM »

Quote from: Tipsy on October 24, 2012, 08:50:23 AM

Actually it looks like a pr3 and quite a few k klms' to go yet

Tipsy

If it's a PR3 it's knackered! They have sipes in the centre of the rear.

It's a Bridgie!

Tipsy · « **Reply #12 on:** October 24, 2012, 04:10:21 PM »

Quote from: Biggles on October 24, 2012, 11:14:11 AM

Quote from: Tipsy on October 24, 2012, 08:50:23 AM
Actually it looks like a pr3 and quite a few k klms' to go yet

Tipsy

If it's a PR3 it's knackered! They have sipes in the centre of the rear.

It's a Bridgie!

Well I screwed up again how sad,,

What do you expect from some one who is a bit one eyed at the moment,

Bad cataract in Myrighteye..

..its just across the bridge from my left eye,

Tipsy

bobSTer · « **Reply #13 on:** October 24, 2012, 06:10:16 PM »

I know the feeling Brock,

Avon Storm 2 Ultra fittted 28 Jan '11 - puncture 4 mths later - repaired then 12 Oct '12 callump callump head shake head shake wobbly in corners etc etc - check steering head all OK - closer wheel examination as I thought lost Balance Weight from front wheel - no - all in order - further check revealed the below - new tyre required 15,534 kms later - still had 5-8,000 kms I reckoned - what a waste of good rubber !!!

Brock · « **Reply #14 on:** October 24, 2012, 06:19:05 PM »

Oooh Errr

WendyL · « **Reply #15 on:** October 24, 2012, 06:41:54 PM »

Believe it or not, I didn't get a flat with this!!! It was still inflated when the bike shop arrived with trailer to collect it the next day. I was doing about 140km/h when the tyre delaminated on me. Wasn't sure what was going on to start with, just felt like it was running a "bit rough"

Skip · « **Reply #16 on:** October 24, 2012, 07:25:26 PM »

What brand Wendy and how many k's? A bit of a worry.

WendyL · « **Reply #17 on:** October 24, 2012, 07:29:43 PM »

To be honest, I can't tell you either the brand or no of K's. Back then, I didn't really get involved in maintenance of the bike. I left it mostly to the ex. I do know that it had been sitting under the carport unridden for quite some time, so the rubber had obviously perished in the sun. The local Honda dealer had the tyre mounted on the wall of their workshop for a while, they were amazed that I didn't come to grief....

Brock · « **Reply #18 on:** October 24, 2012, 07:31:39 PM »

That is slightly worn, dont think you could go far on it.

WendyL · « **Reply #19 on:** October 24, 2012, 07:49:52 PM »

Scariest, and slowest, 10km I've ever done, getting it to Noonamah! Luckily I was with a group and I was able to offload my daughter to another bike.

Sabie · « **Reply #20 on:** October 24, 2012, 09:19:21 PM »

That happened at 140k's an hour.... You are lucky to be here with us Wendy...... Someone was smiling on you that day..

saaz · « **Reply #21 on:** October 24, 2012, 09:48:31 PM »

That is incredibly scary! You can even tell what tyre it might have been unless you know what the cords look like. worst case of bike tyre delamination I have seen. I think we should be glad you and you daughter are still with us.

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