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Went out to the garage this morning, fired up the bike. Put helmet, gloves on, rolled back out. Hmm...something didn't seem right. Couldn't quite put my finger on it, being that it was 5:40 am. But after rolling another 10 feet it was apparent something wasn't right. Turned the bike off and checked the back tire. Even in the darkness it was obvious the tire was about half way down. Dang it.  Run her back in and go in and get my truck keys. Then about 10 am a nagging feeling comes over me. I couldn't remember if I turned the bars full left before I left. All day I'm thinking crap my bike has fallen over and all kind of damage has insued. Whew, get home a little bit ago and all is well. I rolled the bike trying to find the culprit, but couldn't see anything. Finally I see just a glint of metal. Dig it out with some needle nose pliers only to find this.  The strange thing was it had imbedded in from the shank end not the sharp end.  |
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« Reply #1 on: April 06, 2017, 05:48:06 PM » |
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at least it wasnt a squirrel
plug it or even better since its a car tire patch it from inside
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« Reply #2 on: April 06, 2017, 05:54:26 PM » |
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at least it wasnt a squirrel
plug it or even better since its a car tire patch it from inside
 I've got some of those combination plug patches. It will have wait for a week though. We are leaving early tomorrow taking the grandkids to San Diego and Disneyland. Besides, no self respecting squirrel would be caught dead here in the desert.  Glad to hear you had a good time at GOTF. Wish I could have made it. This work crap is killing me. |
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« Reply #3 on: April 06, 2017, 06:07:14 PM » |
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I take it this was your Standard. The interstate will fall to the guards with no damage (unless it falls ON something.
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« Reply #4 on: April 06, 2017, 06:12:46 PM » |
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I take it this was your Standard. The interstate will fall to the guards with no damage (unless it falls ON something.
No, it was the Interstate. Luckily she didn't fall. But if she would have, as much crap as I have in the garage it would have got something. |
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« Reply #5 on: April 06, 2017, 06:21:44 PM » |
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If that is a 1/4 inch bit,, its mine, keep it and I'll get it next time I go through there.
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« Reply #6 on: April 06, 2017, 06:39:39 PM » |
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If that is a 1/4 inch bit,, its mine, keep it and I'll get it next time I go through there.
 Damn it FF, you need to keep better track of your tools. On a serious note. It must have happened last night. My wife and daughter had to drive to Phoenix for a doctors appointment. I rode over and picked up my grandson for dinner at our favorite spot Golden Corral. I'm glad the tire didn't go down while I had him on the bike. |
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« Reply #7 on: April 06, 2017, 06:41:14 PM » |
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I was wondering why you grabbed truck keys instead of Standard keys? |
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« Reply #8 on: April 06, 2017, 06:45:27 PM » |
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I was wondering why you grabbed truck keys instead of Standard keys? I'm embarrassed to admit it. But I still haven't put a new rear tire on it from when a friend had a blowout with it last summer.  I've had the tire waiting in the garage, just been too lazy and tired. |
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« Reply #9 on: April 06, 2017, 06:49:03 PM » |
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So now you get to work on two  |
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« Reply #10 on: April 06, 2017, 06:57:29 PM » |
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So now you get to work on two that's the exact thought I had when I looked at 2 bikes in the garage with flat rear tires. Maybe I'll splurge on a lift table when I get back. My herniated lower disc is not liking that bending over. |
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« Reply #11 on: April 06, 2017, 07:25:06 PM » |
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My rear tire was flat, well almost, about 15 psi from sitting over the winter for 4 months in cold WI winter. I put in 46 psi but in 4 months went down to 15 psi and is a newer tire past 2 winters has done it and is 2 years old so ever since brand new. I wonder if there is a very, very slow leak in the valve stem or rim bead? I also find it looses 3-4 psi in 2-3 weeks even in warmer temps if let it sit having to put back over 40 psi in it for sure 1-2 times per month.
If car tire, just use plug/patch combo you will be fine. If cycle tire, I would not trust a plug/patch as much though, all depends on where the drill bit went on thru in center or more on the edge. My local tire guy been doing plug/patch combo for over 40 years in business doing it says if right next to the edge of a car tire, is iffy at best and he would not do a plug/patch.
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« Reply #12 on: April 06, 2017, 07:29:19 PM » |
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Well, plug the I/S and get the new one on the Standard. I'm looking at this one that Britman has been using, looks good. http://www.gtradial-us.com/en/CHAMPIRO_VP1.htmlBut, before all that, have a good time in CA with your family. Safe trip. |
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« Reply #14 on: April 06, 2017, 11:29:24 PM » |
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I've heard good reviews of Stop & Go plugs: http://www.stopngo.com I bought a set of Pocket Tire Plugger, because I like the idea of the mushroom plug. Fortunately I didn't need to use it yet, but the quality of the set feels really good. There are a lot of instructions to be found on Youtube. |
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« Reply #15 on: April 07, 2017, 04:49:53 AM » |
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I've heard good reviews of Stop & Go plugs: http://www.stopngo.com I bought a set of Pocket Tire Plugger, because I like the idea of the mushroom plug. Fortunately I didn't need to use it yet, but the quality of the set feels really good. There are a lot of instructions to be found on Youtube. I have that set and have used it a number of times on my trucks and equipment. It works good for a straight on puncture from a nail ( or drill bit ). Haven't needed it on a bike yet. I carry a old school plug kit on the bikes and it's saved me more than once. |
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« Reply #16 on: April 07, 2017, 07:30:08 AM » |
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Meathead--why were you concerned about your bike falling over for not turning your bars a particular way?
I too have the Stop and Go plugs, plus their little air compressor. I also run with Ride On in the tires that hopefully will prevent the need of using the plugs a/o compressor.
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« Reply #17 on: April 07, 2017, 07:38:41 AM » |
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Ya Meathead. A lift table will certainly help. I have had back injuries myself (not a herniated disk) it was bone breakage related. Anyways After doing three rears in about two weeks time last month I FELT it. And I just use a SEARS jack  The trick is always work smarter instead of harder. Sorry for your rear tire woes, its not fun. |
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« Reply #18 on: April 07, 2017, 08:33:38 AM » |
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Long time ago I worked at a Goodyear tire store in the shop. NOTHING that flattens a tire or is found inside surprises me. Had a plastic gallon jug I kept on my bench with "stuff" that came out of tires. Think when I left there I had 4 or 5 of those gallon jugs full of "stuff"!  NOT a fan of the plugs but in an emergency situation! Have them and a 12 volt compressor in the saddle bags. RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #19 on: April 07, 2017, 11:55:02 AM » |
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Meathead--why were you concerned about your bike falling over for not turning your bars a particular way?
I too have the Stop and Go plugs, plus their little air compressor. I also run with Ride On in the tires that hopefully will prevent the need of using the plugs a/o compressor.
With a flat tire it straightens the bike up on the kick stand. Cranking the bars to the left helps with a little more lean. |
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