Only flat on one side

[vanagon40]

Went to put the bike in the garage last night, and this is what I found. At least it was in my driveway.



Small construction screw. I debated pulling the tire to patch it instead of plugging it, but:

     1) I currently do not have the O rings for the spline maintenance;

     2) I really do not have the time right now; and

     3) The battery on my old SilverWing is toast (beyond resuscitation).

I hated plugging it, as the hole started out the size of a small finishing nail and ended up big enough to shove a gutter spike into it. But I'm up and running until I have a chance to fix it proper.

[Jess from VA]

I see car tires can get flats. 

But following here for years, it seems there are far fewer flats in car tires than bike tires.

Keep checking pressure regularly for awhile.  If it holds steady, you are probably good to go.

[The emperor has no clothes]

I see car tires can get flats. 

But following here for years, it seems there are far fewer flats in car tires than bike tires.

Keep checking pressure regularly for awhile.  If it holds steady, you are probably good to go.

I think I would pull it and put a patch or patch/plug combo on it when you have time. I hate that nagging feeling on a great ride thru the mountains knowing you've got a plugged tire. 

[indybobm]

Must be nice to have a center stand.

[John Schmidt]

Must be nice to have a center stand.

Sure is, you don't need a lift to pull the wheel or service the rear end. 

[Sorcerer]

How hard is it to get it on the center stand when the tire is flat.

[The emperor has no clothes]

How hard is it to get it on the center stand when the tire is flat.

Pretty much impossible for me. But it's easy to ride the back wheel up on some boards and do it.

[RainMaker]

How hard is it to get it on the center stand when the tire is flat.

Pretty much impossible for me. But it's easy to ride the back wheel up on some boards and do it.

I would need a winch to get a flat tired Interstate up on that center stand.  I'd have to air the tire up first, then put it on the stand.