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Mar 24th, 2009, 04:40 PM
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#1 | | More than 100 posts!
Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Nebraska
Posts: 167 Model: 2008 FLHX Interests: 4 Wheeling, Riding, Camping Occupation: Electrician
|  Flat Tire
Since the weather is getting better I will be doing more riding. I need to invest in kit or parts to repair a flat tire on the road. What works the best to air a tire up if still on the bead. I do have a 12volt pump that goes into the cig lighter but I know that wouldn't seat a bead. What about a tire plug kit. I never have had to fix a bike tire before. Any info would be appreciated.
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Mar 24th, 2009, 05:35 PM
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#2 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: I'm everywhere, I'm everywhere
Posts: 1,091 Model: 06 flhxi Interests: family,fun, fast chrome Occupation: causing hate and discontent
| if its a simple puncture a plug and a co2 charge, to get it to town, other than that get a tow and play it safe
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Mar 24th, 2009, 06:01 PM
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#3 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NE Indiana
Posts: 891 Model: HD FLHTC 93 Interests: Ridin-computers-woodworking Occupation: retired
| Tubeless tire - use a plug with a co2 cart and get it to a shop as soon as you can.
Tube tire will require a tow - unless you carry a load of tools to take the tire off the rim.
Lessin the chances of having a flat by checking tire pressure before each ride and check check thread depth every month or more if you put high miles on the bike. Don't wait until you see the chord showin thru; by then your runnin on borrowed time. | |
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Mar 24th, 2009, 08:35 PM
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#4 | | More than 100 posts!
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 199
| tubless
i had a tire get sabotaged last year,,,plugged it and ran it for another 4000 miles,,,three plugs on the rear,,,i carry a air pump,,,probably similer to yours,,, you can get them back on bead on the road,,, i have had a rear tire blow out in rapid city at about 70 mph,,,,not that hoorrrible a deal,,,, just dont panic,,,pops | |
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Apr 1st, 2009, 05:54 AM
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#5 | | 200+ posts and climbing
Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Central Valley, CA
Posts: 255 Model: 2005 RoadGlide, 1996 RoadKing, 2005 Delu Interests: Motorcycles, Grandkids Occupation: HD Service Tech
| If you are a HOG Member, they offer Tow Insurance for $19.95. Been the best investment I ever spent. My wife had a flat many miles from nowhere and got picked up in less than an hour and the tire was replaced under the extended service contract with no money out of pocket.
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Apr 1st, 2009, 09:42 PM
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#6 | | More than 100 posts!
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 199
| tow service
ran into a crappy deal,,,never did get money back,,,i am a hag member,,,and have been towed twice,,,last time for a oil line,,,BUT the dealer would only take cash for tow,,,and he DID fill out my tow service thru hog,,,had the best one,,,said hog would have to reimberse me ,,, i called hog from dealers BEFORE,, i paid,,,,two years latter still waiting for check,,,170.00,,, besides,, who wants to sit for hour ,,when can plug and be off in ten minutes,,,pops | |
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Apr 2nd, 2009, 05:27 AM
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#7 | | Very Active Poster 50+
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 52
| Flat tire - tube type
I have seen ads for pressurized bottles designed to reinflate a tubed tire and inject a sealant for a temporary fix. Has anyone had any experience with these? I assume it works on the same principal as the tubeless variety. | |
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Apr 2nd, 2009, 08:46 PM
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#8 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alvin TX
Posts: 3,213 Model: 03 E Glide X cop bike Interests: My family Old Dodge truck's Riding My Glide Occupation: Retired truck Driver
| I care a kit made for cars tires & small air com plugs into lighter pick it up at any auto parts store & uses very little space in saddle bags
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Apr 21st, 2009, 04:47 AM
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#9 | | Very Active Poster 50+
Join Date: May 2007 Location: HAMMOND INDIANA
Posts: 51 Model: 08 ULTRA CLASSIC Interests: ENJOYING LIFE Occupation: RETIRED
| Just Asking; Has Anyone Had Problems With The Rims On The Bike Pitting. The Last Two Bikes (07 And 08 Ultras) Had The Same Problem. The 08 Was 7 Months Old, And Started To Pit The Back Rim. The Bike Is Washed Every Other Day, And Waxed Every Week. Dealer Said The Reason For The Pitting Is Moisture, Imagine That. Another Step In The Right Direction For H.d. | |
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Apr 21st, 2009, 06:25 AM
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#10 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alvin TX
Posts: 3,213 Model: 03 E Glide X cop bike Interests: My family Old Dodge truck's Riding My Glide Occupation: Retired truck Driver
| Terry , My 03 E glide gets wash & riden in the rain A decent bit of the time ( 57K miles) & not one pit in the wheels (factory mags) it just might be the newer cheeper metel
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Apr 21st, 2009, 06:29 AM
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#11 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oregon
Posts: 3,088 Model: 09 Ultra Classic, 01 Heritage Springer Interests: Motorcycles, camping, fishing, old cars, flintlock muzzleloaders Occupation: Home Inspector
| I have only heard of that happening to one other rider that I know and the dealer warrantied the rim.
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Apr 21st, 2009, 11:21 AM
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#12 | | Very Active Poster 50+
Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: newfoundland, canada
Posts: 70 Model: 1988 fthtc Interests: huntin ,fishin ,ridin Occupation: welder/sheetmetal worker
| before i made my trip across canada last season, i bought a inflate and seal can , two beer cans high, never needed it, but used it in the past ,it will get u out of a pinch.i still carry it with me. | |
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Apr 24th, 2009, 01:12 PM
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#13 | | Rookie 10+ posts
Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Greer, SC
Posts: 40 Model: 1999 Fatboy Interests: Riding, Golf Occupation: Pump Repair
| I carry a plug and patch kit. Bought at harbor freight for just a couple of bucks. Plugged my tire last year and still riding on it. Has a VERY slow leak. It sat for two months while doing other work and leaked down to about half pressure. Plugs work good for just the usual nail or screw. | |
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Apr 24th, 2009, 01:41 PM
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#14 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oregon
Posts: 3,088 Model: 09 Ultra Classic, 01 Heritage Springer Interests: Motorcycles, camping, fishing, old cars, flintlock muzzleloaders Occupation: Home Inspector
| I use the mushroom plugs and they work excellent on car, pickup or bike. Had to put two in one year side by side after cutting an Avon tire on my Ultra when I crossed over a cattle guard. It with a can of slim worked for 600 miles till I got it home and was still holding air when I had the tire changed.
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The General said, "I believe that forgiving them is God's function .... OUR job is to arrange the meeting."
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