New Tire Ruined

[Hef]

My gal and I headed out this past weekend for a 1200+ mile ride which included parts of  Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri and back to Illinois. We were on I-57 in Illinois headed south and gone about 90 miles when the front end began to weave and I knew we were in trouble. I pulled off as soon as possible. I had very little trouble in keeping the bike upright but it was a little weird. The back tire was flat and had a huge screw sticking in it. Both my tires had less than 1,500 miles on them. Removed the screw to see if I could plug it in order to get to a shop. No way. The hole was much too large. Called the towing service. they picked us up and took us to a shop in Cape Giradeau, MO. Had the tire replaced and back on the road almost 8 hours and $460 later. They charged me 3.2 hours labor for changing a rear tire???? ANyway, I was determined not to let it ruin the trip and the rest of the trip was without incident and we had a great time. Arkansas route 7 is a great run. Also had a good time in Branson, Mo. To quote my Granny "Always remember, it could have been worse"

[Tundra]

You kept it up, you finished your trip, you had a good time   (Yup...could have been worse)

[Master Blaster]

Happened to me on a trip with Psycho and Valkyrie John to Niagara Falls.  On an I/S pulling a trailer.  Only difference was I ended up filling the hole with two mushrooms and one string plug, got it down to where it would hold for 200 miles so every gas stop would air up with my 12 volt pump.  Went 4000 miles like that and changed it out when I got back home.  Tire was severly cupped but made the trip without any delays and very little inconvinence.  We had a blast.

[~ Timbrwolf]

. ...was it an Avon ?


...Ive sworn off them...last 3 Avons Ive had picked up "something" in the road and went flat...all rear tires...all less then 1500 miles on em..


....last one was last summer on a Texas Road Trip on the Super Slab...right outside of Osceola Arkansas...Dealer in Memphis 60 miles away said all he had in stock was a Dunny E III. ..I said fine...no problems since...


...I did learn something though...NEVER order a pizza in...Osceloa Arkansas !  

[Big IV]

You kept it up, you finished your trip, you had a good time   (Yup...could have been worse)

I'll admit that a Hondashop in the big city nearby charged me more to replace the rear tire on the Valk. They told me that it was because of bags and bag rail. What ev. Mid-trip repairs come fast or cheap but you can't get both.

I'm glad you were able to keep it upright and keep going.

[Cliff]

Very happy for you that the result was ONLY a trashed tire.  Could have been far worse,, ride hard, long and safe!

[Hef]

Timberwolf, you asked if it was an Avon. Nope! It was Dunlop and replaced with a Dunlop. Note: I know what Smokin Joe says about Dunlops, but I have always had good service from them. Road hazard damage can happen no matter what brand you have.

[RainMaker]

You kept it up, you finished your trip, you had a good time   (Yup...could have been worse)

Agreed.  I would have paid 10x that to avoid a crash and tumble, which would have really ruined your trip - good job keeping the bike upright.

[Hoser]

Lost a rear left bearing in Lacross WI last year. Honda shop did it, three hour delay, 264 dollars, done correctly.  That includes the bearing and a 30 mile trailer pick up.  I recommend them highly.    hoser

[Paxton]

I just read another thread that you might want to read. It addresses a preventive approach to tire failure. 

Thread title: "Ride-On Tire Sealant New in Tech Board."