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Author Topic: flat tire  (Read 1145 times)

GrimReaper

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flat tire
« on: February 16, 2010, 09:54:17 AM »
Yesterday morning i performed a valve adjustment on my R11S(23k miles)and after that i took it for a test ride into Red Rock canyon,where i got a flat tire.I was about 25 miles away from the city,so i had to use the original tire repair kit that comes with the bike(same as on the cars)
 The question is how good is this kit for motorcycle tire(i run my toyota for a years with the same)and should i ride or i have to change the tire?

Offline Bob_Roller

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Re: flat tire
« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2010, 09:59:48 AM »
How old is the tire ?

If it's relatively new, I would have it repaired with a patch on the inside of the tire .
« Last Edit: February 16, 2010, 11:58:48 AM by Bob_Roller »
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GrimReaper

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Re: flat tire
« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2010, 10:08:55 AM »
It look prety ok to me.At least 1 year old and 4k miles.

Offline Bengt_Phorqs

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Re: flat tire
« Reply #3 on: February 16, 2010, 01:27:52 PM »
Everyone's comfort level is a little different.  If I was just taking short trips on my R1100S I'd probably keep it for a while longer.  At least if I'm in range of my truck and trailer.  If I was to take a longer trip I'd probably change it out with a new one.  What is the aggravation of a breakdown in the boonies worth to you?
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GrimReaper

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Re: flat tire
« Reply #4 on: February 16, 2010, 01:51:56 PM »
Bengt r11s is main main transportation,but i use it for short trips only.12 miles to work and 12 back