Need some assistance in the Tallahasee Florida area

[chauffeur]

Anyone know where I might be able to get a tire replaced in the Tallahasee area?  I'm broke down with westbound on I-10 east of Tallahasee.  Progressive is sending roadside assistance, but they have not been much help on where to take the bike.

Tire does not appear bad, it may just be the air inlet.  I can't remember what you call that thing right now. 

Thanks in advance. 

[RDKLL]

Valve stem? Hope it is that simple. Be safe!

[chauffeur]

Yep, might be the valve stem.  I'm checking that now.

[chauffeur]

I'm reasonably confident it's the valve stem.  Tire looks fine, after putting some air in it I found moving the valve stem induces a leak. 

I've got the tools to pull the front tire, but nothing to lift or stabilize the bike.

[Valkpilot]

Just talked to Chauffer.  His tire went flat at highway speed.  He's OK, but had to wrestle it some.

Insurance company towed the bike for him, but he's stuck at a hotel until Monday.

Valve stem appears cracked at the base.   He's looking for a dealer to have both tire and valve replaced.

[Red Dog]

Bummer!!!
Posted your situation on the not very active Florida board. Maybe someone will check in, see the post, go to the General board, and be able to help you out in some way.  

Good Luck.

Late flash.
Here are two numbers from the Tallahassee Craigslist you might want to try.
Ed's, claims to be Honda certified and 15 years exp. 850-573-8499.
Lonnies, claims 20 years exp. 850-942-1480.

[Thunderbolt]

I have spare valve stems both OEM and the metal Patchboy type.  I am about 2 hrs. away East of you.  Let me know where you are and I can bring them and some tools.  The stem can be changed without removing the wheel.  Three Eight SIX 496 TWO six 55

[chauffeur]

Just talked to Thunderbolt.  Looks like with his assistance I might be back on the road later today.  Awesome.  Thanks. 

[Thunderbolt]

Dave should be good to go now.  We got a new stem in and he was getting checked out of the hotel before the deadline when I left at about 1145.

[tank_post142]

you meet the nicest people on a Honda! good on ya!

[pancho]

you meet the nicest people on a Honda! good on ya!

HA...... My old HD buddy said that to me when I got rid of my FLH and showed up on a Valkyrie last month..

[Bert AKA,Valkaholic]

Bummer!!!
Posted your situation on the not very active Florida board. Maybe someone will check in, see the post, go to the General board, and be able to help you out in some way.  

Good Luck.

Late flash.
Here are two numbers from the Tallahassee Craigslist you might want to try.
Ed's, claims to be Honda certified and 15 years exp. 850-573-8499.
Lonnies, claims 20 years exp. 850-942-1480.

I sure am Glad that ThunderBolt was able to help out a Fellow Valkyrie Rider. And Just For the Record, ThunderBolt and a Few of us other Valkyrie Riders were out Enjoying our Valkyries Yesterday when we were not Monitoring the Florida Board.

Glad all is well and he is Back on the Road.

[Valkpilot]

Dave should be good to go now.  We got a new stem in and he was getting checked out of the hotel before the deadline when I left at about 1145.

Dave asked me to post his thanks, and to make sure everyone knew what a terrific group this is!

[RainMaker]

Dave should be good to go now.  We got a new stem in and he was getting checked out of the hotel before the deadline when I left at about 1145.

Thunderbolt - you da' man!  Thanks for helping brother Dave out, driving 2 hours and then fixing it. Hope you used the metal stem so that this won't happen to him again!

RainMaker

[Six Guns]

Thunderbolt, if your ever in Texas and need anything just let us know and you will be taken care of. Thanks for helping one of our  Texas Valkyrie brothers out.   

[pancho]

It's people like you Thunderbolt..........     good man

[Thunderbolt]

He was a little concerned about the tire after it was run low for a few miles, but it looked like it should make it back to Texas.  I was more than glad to help.  Just paying it forward.  90 degree Patchboy metal stem.

[Oss]

 

Seems like we have much more than one member who just rides around helping people

good job

[Disco]

Way to go, Thunderbolt!      Thanks.

[chauffeur]

Got back home to Texas a couple of hours ago completing an eleven day trip.  The front tire survived; albeit a slight pressure loss since the valve stem was replaced.

They simply don't make em better than you, Thunderbolt.  Volunteering five hours of your Sunday to get someone you have never met (me) back on the road at least a day early is simply amazing.  Thanks again.

[Thunderbolt]

Glad you got home safe Dave.  I know what it's like to be in trouble on a trip.  I had two tires blow on the 5th wheel on a Sunday afternoon in Atlanta.  After I changed the first one beside the Interstate I had no spare.  Might want to go ahead and change that tire out.

[old2soon]

Thunderbolt and Dave-be proud to share wind with either one of ya ANYTIME.  RIDE SAFE.