Flat Tire

Ok Guys & Gals,
Got a flat Saturday coming back from a great ride over the mountain here in So. Cal. It's a new EIII, (300 miles) on a wire spoke rim. ('05 RKC) I ran about 1/2 mile with little air. Took the tire off today and there is no sign of puncture. I think the tube got pinched or something. Taking it to Indy tomorrow to check it out. Do I have the tire remounted w/ new tube, if it's only the tube? Or would there be damage to the side wall that should cause replacement? Also what should I put on the axle when I reinstall? Manual talks about anti-seize. Would lube grease be sufficient? This is my first rear tire maintenance..

Howard

had the same exact problem, with the same type of wheel:gah: . i'm thinking the tube got pinced, but of course a "puncture" was found. talked to another guy who had the same problem who suspected the same. thing is your'll never prove it . doubt this will involve anything but another tube and labor , good luck. least you didn't need towed:devil:

Well actually, I did have it towed. Was on our way to our monthly club meeting at the VFW after we'd passed the house. :gah: Called HOG and they got me ride. Luckily only 4 miles back to the house. I am going to put the bike on AAA real soon though!!

What do you use on the axle when you put it back together?

and he means a long looong looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooog way you get little on you and you will find every place you didn't know you scratched:roflmao: :roflmao:

Thanks Chuck. I will get some anti-seize for the axle. Don't want any problems...

Would That Go For The Back Also? I Noticed That I Need Some Lube On Mine, Just Haven't Got To It Because I Keep Pulling It On And Off. I Can See That The Stuff They Used On It Was A Milky White Stuff That Got Alittle Dried Out.