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« on: August 02, 2009, 11:54:31 AM » |
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Well, it happened. Duct Tape and I were headed to see Sean Hannity in The Woodlands, headed north on 45. The traffic slowed down to to about 35 mph. I was crusing along,everything was good when the front end of my bike started wobbleing. I thought it was the grooved pavement but it got worse. I flagged Duct Tape up next to me and asked him if my tires looked OK. He motioned for me to exit the freeway.... YIKES ...all of the sudden I could hardley controll the front end of the bike. I had to cross 4 lanes of traffic. I made it to the exit ramp and stopped. Duct tape pulled up past me and parked. I was standing there on the side of I-45 north...near West RD, it must of been close to 100 outside, when there on the horizon was a black I/S coming right towards me. I gave a little wave, the driver looked over , he saw me... I saw him (here's the kicker)..... he kept going. No worries..... went to Cycle Gear got it taken care of and was back on the road. I even made it to Sean Hannity on time.
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Old Geezer Richard
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« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2009, 12:47:02 PM » |
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Hey Maris ,been there and done that having a flat tire .... since then I have put some tire sealant and I keep on hand a small air compressor along with my tire plugs and glue .... one day I just happen to be at a bar and grill here in SA and this fellow on his VTX1800 had a flat on his rear tire and was thinking about laying it on one side to take the tire off ... I told him what I had and wham bam thank you mame I had him on the road with his group again ... so Maris think about having some plugs, glue and a small compressor on hand for those WHAT IF times ... you never know .. just think Maris , it could of been worse , it could have been raining ... ride safe lady
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« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2009, 03:28:30 PM » |
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Going to see Sean Hannity-the bonehead on FOX?
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« Reply #3 on: August 02, 2009, 04:02:48 PM » |
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Going to see Sean Hannity-the bonehead on FOX?
I went to see Sean Hannity the Great American who has raised millions of dollars for a scholarship fund for the children of veterans ( American Heros) who have been killed or seriously injured in action. It was quite the evening with Lee Greenwood, Billy Ray Cyrus, Rick Perry, Oliver North, Kay Bailey Hutchinson and a whole bunch of heros! |
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Gear Jammer
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« Reply #4 on: August 02, 2009, 07:49:56 PM » |
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Glad you got it taken care of at Cycle Gear.  You were almost right in front of them at West Rd. |
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« Reply #5 on: August 02, 2009, 08:38:29 PM » |
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Next meeting, remind me, and I'll show you my tire plugger kit. ~35 bucks from JCWhitney. I've had good luck with it. That plus a $10 dollar miniature compressor makes me fairly self-sufficient, without much space taken up. The plugger doesn't make the mess that tire slime does, and I've heard that slime does bad things to your rims, but can't confirm.
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« Reply #6 on: August 03, 2009, 10:04:51 AM » |
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the inflaters are great but make sure your battery is good or leave engine on .Maris glad you are ok. nothing worth than the front tyre! no control!
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Enjoy the ride!
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« Reply #7 on: August 04, 2009, 08:58:11 AM » |
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Don't use Slime if you have a choice. It will eat your rims.If you do your own tire changing, you'll see what I mean.
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« Reply #8 on: August 04, 2009, 05:49:07 PM » |
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Didn't Duct tape post a few weeks back that he put that Ride On stuff in your bikes ?
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f-Stop
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« Reply #9 on: August 04, 2009, 06:23:56 PM » |
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Finally found the web address!  www.bestrestproducts.comThese guys sell a complete tire repair kit. I bought one a while back which I have not used in an emergency situation like you had, but have used the gauge and the pump in the garage, and they work really well. It is kind of pricey, though - I got it when business was real good!  FYI, I found the original link from a post off the old VRCC tech forum.
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« Reply #10 on: August 04, 2009, 09:49:52 PM » |
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Going to see Sean Hannity-the bonehead on FOX?
+1, his politics suck but is entertainment and money organizing skills are first rate. |
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« Reply #11 on: August 05, 2009, 06:07:59 AM » |
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Didn't Duct tape post a few weeks back that he put that Ride On stuff in your bikes ?
I don't know if he posted, but he put that green goey stuff in the "new" tire he bought for the rear.... he thought he'd "wait "to put in in the front when he replaced that tire...... speaking of being replaced...... j/k! |
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RainMaker
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« Reply #12 on: August 05, 2009, 09:22:51 AM » |
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..... speaking of being replaced...... j/k!
Tis' a dangerous time indeed when a man-servant's Queen begins a replacement quest, even in jest. Sir Duct Tape, ye' shall require a thousand pardons from your Queen for that oversight with the front tyre on her majesty's steed. |
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BnB Tom
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« Reply #13 on: August 06, 2009, 05:28:47 AM » |
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This stuff WORKS http://www.ride-on.com/pdf/MotorcycleBrochure.pdfNot necessarily cheap but considering the alternative (stuck on the side of the road or worse) its a good investment. Tom |
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DrewDanube
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« Reply #14 on: August 06, 2009, 11:06:46 AM » |
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Finally found the web address! www.bestrestproducts.comThese guys sell a complete tire repair kit. I bought one a while back which I have not used in an emergency situation like you had, but have used the gauge and the pump in the garage, and they work really well. It is kind of pricey, though - I got it when business was real good! FYI, I found the original link from a post off the old VRCC tech forum. I have heard nothing but amazing things about that pump. Worth every penny from everyone that has owned one. No waiting, especially an empty car tire like some of us have. |
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And into the great beyond I go...
previous bikes:
Suzuki Intruder 1400
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Hyosung Avitar GV0650 (sold!)
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« Reply #15 on: August 06, 2009, 11:08:46 AM » |
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Going to see Sean Hannity-the bonehead on FOX?
I should leave this alone... but why oh why must you throw politics into this? Seriously...if you had something of substance to offer and had to add that...that would be one thing. But to just throw in a quip on a MOTORCYCLE forum? Not cool. Keep your politics to yourself so we can all get along. |
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And into the great beyond I go...
previous bikes:
Suzuki Intruder 1400
KLR650
V-Max
FZ-6
Bandit 1200S
Hyosung Avitar GV0650 (sold!)
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« Reply #16 on: August 07, 2009, 07:25:59 AM » |
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Just as you are responding to his comment, he is responding to the originial posters comment.
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« Reply #17 on: August 09, 2009, 05:13:09 PM » |
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Yep, Hannity is far too liberal for me... |
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« Reply #18 on: August 10, 2009, 05:00:35 PM » |
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Yep, Hannity is far too liberal for me... OK...that's funny! But seriously, I was just whinning about my flat tire and the guy on the black I/S who didn't stop to help a damsel in distress. |
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« Reply #19 on: August 11, 2009, 08:24:28 AM » |
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Yep, Hannity is far too liberal for me... OK...that's funny! But seriously, I was just whinning about my flat tire and the guy on the black I/S who didn't stop to help a damsel in distress. I think it was Hannity on the black I/S.....  |
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Ride Safe
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Houdini
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« Reply #20 on: August 11, 2009, 09:52:41 AM » |
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Hannity couldn't handle the liberal amount of power a black Valkyrie has.  Now... maybe if it was a blue one.... |
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« Reply #21 on: August 11, 2009, 02:26:27 PM » |
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It was Red, White and Blue... |
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