1. After 20+ years it's time to pass the torch. If you are interested in acquiring this forum please contact support@cv-performance.com for details. Any spam will be reported and blocked.
  2. Welcome to Bike Talk, a forum for all bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts. If you are new to Bike Talk, be sure to register for free and join the conversation.

    There's always someone around willing to help out with questions or give a friendly wave back. All Harley and metric riders are welcome.
Bike Talk Motorcycle Forum is For Sale Welcome to Bike Talk

This Sucks....

Discussion in 'Trips N' Trails - the ride is the adventure' started by JohnnyBiker, Jul 18, 2011.

Page 1 of 4
  1. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 25, 2010
    Messages:
    9,568
    Likes Received:
    205
    Location:
    Minnesota
    :rant: Hr and I went out for nice evening ride on her bike, all was well until we turned south to head home. We went through this small town was starting to gain speed, took a corner, not very fast and I felt the bike wobbling. I felt this again and I pulled over, checked the tires, but didn't seem like that was the problem. Decided to continue but at a reduced speed. Got to my home town, started to go around a roundabout and almost lost it. Knew right then and there that it was the rear tire. Was able to push it to a friends house. it took air so I decided to chance it anc get on it and ride it home. made it about 4 blocks and it was flat again. so as of now, Hr's bike is at a different friends girlfriends house....:banghead: OH, forgot to say, I did take a nail...:cussing:
    JohnnyBiker, Jul 18, 2011
    #1
  3. cowboy

    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Apr 19, 2006
    Messages:
    9,926
    Likes Received:
    50
    Location:
    Alvin TX
    sounds like you got real lucky here , you did'nt go down it was just a tire & you where smart enough to know what to do :D
    cowboy, Jul 18, 2011
    #2
  4. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 25, 2010
    Messages:
    9,568
    Likes Received:
    205
    Location:
    Minnesota

    Kim got a good scare.... I guess I have to buy a new tire. Oh Well. :D
    JohnnyBiker, Jul 18, 2011
    #3
  5. cowboy

    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Apr 19, 2006
    Messages:
    9,926
    Likes Received:
    50
    Location:
    Alvin TX
    Better a new tire then cream for road rash
    cowboy, Jul 18, 2011
    #4
  6. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 25, 2010
    Messages:
    9,568
    Likes Received:
    205
    Location:
    Minnesota
    :roflmao::roflmao: That is why I put in this forum, always an adventure...:D
    JohnnyBiker, Jul 18, 2011
    #5
  7. cowboy

    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Apr 19, 2006
    Messages:
    9,926
    Likes Received:
    50
    Location:
    Alvin TX
    did you have to take the crese (sp) out of the back seat :D
    cowboy, Jul 18, 2011
    #6
  8. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 25, 2010
    Messages:
    9,568
    Likes Received:
    205
    Location:
    Minnesota
    No, but needed stain remover....:D
    JohnnyBiker, Jul 18, 2011
    #7
  9. cowboy

    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Apr 19, 2006
    Messages:
    9,926
    Likes Received:
    50
    Location:
    Alvin TX
    :roflmao::roflmao:
    cowboy, Jul 18, 2011
    #8
  10. bguillory66

    bguillory66 Active Member

    Joined:
    Mar 23, 2011
    Messages:
    624
    Likes Received:
    14
    Location:
    DeQuincy, LA.
    Glad to hear you didn't take a spill, I guess its a tubeless tire since u said u need a new one? or is it just wore out?:D
    bguillory66, Jul 19, 2011
    #9
  11. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Nov 3, 2004
    Messages:
    18,516
    Likes Received:
    252
    Location:
    Oregon
    Sorry to hear that but really glad you two are OK. Nails or screws in tires really do suck especially when you got a good tire. All you can do now is put a new tire on it.
    FLHTbiker, Jul 19, 2011
    #10
  12. Tomflhrci98

    Tomflhrci98 Active Member

    Joined:
    Aug 18, 2004
    Messages:
    1,169
    Likes Received:
    17
    Location:
    So. Cal.
    I just brought my back wheel in to the local indie and the cost of a new tire and tube and tax was $225.50. Tires have steadily gone up over the last few years.

    I've been lucky, the last two times when it was going flat I was able to air it up and get home.
    Tomflhrci98, Jul 19, 2011
    #11
  13. HarleysLR

    HarleysLR Active Member

    Joined:
    Jun 14, 2007
    Messages:
    2,113
    Likes Received:
    13
    Location:
    Colorado Springs, CO
    not much worse than tire troubles when your away from home. glad HR is ok, OH and you too. :D
    HarleysLR, Jul 19, 2011
    #12
  14. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 25, 2010
    Messages:
    9,568
    Likes Received:
    205
    Location:
    Minnesota
    The tire was wore, it was time for a new one, just don't like pushing...:D Not sure if it has a tube or not..It is a spoke rear rim so I am assuming that it hs a tube but my indy shop ordered a new one for me. $225.00 :eek:

    Thanks to all for the "glad you save your arse" replies. It was an experience and sure as hell woke me up...
    JohnnyBiker, Jul 19, 2011
    #13
  15. bguillory66

    bguillory66 Active Member

    Joined:
    Mar 23, 2011
    Messages:
    624
    Likes Received:
    14
    Location:
    DeQuincy, LA.
    Is that the installed price? I plan on changing mine later in the year when it gets cold, my indy says he will do the mounting but I have to buy my own tires and I didn't get the install and balance price from him.
    bguillory66, Jul 19, 2011
    #14
  16. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 25, 2010
    Messages:
    9,568
    Likes Received:
    205
    Location:
    Minnesota

    Yes that is the install price as well. The actual tire is like $150. This is for the Suzuki, we did the front tire at the beginning of the season.
    JohnnyBiker, Jul 19, 2011
    #15
  17. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Nov 3, 2004
    Messages:
    18,516
    Likes Received:
    252
    Location:
    Oregon
    JB, are you taking the wheel off yourself and take it in, its cheaper than having them pull the wheel.
    FLHTbiker, Jul 19, 2011
    #16
  18. HarleysLR

    HarleysLR Active Member

    Joined:
    Jun 14, 2007
    Messages:
    2,113
    Likes Received:
    13
    Location:
    Colorado Springs, CO
    around here Harley is the best place to buy tires, they buy in a bigger volume and have better pricing than the indy shops. I always take mine off and take in the wheel for mounting and balancing.
    HarleysLR, Jul 19, 2011
    #17
  19. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Nov 3, 2004
    Messages:
    18,516
    Likes Received:
    252
    Location:
    Oregon
    Very true
    FLHTbiker, Jul 19, 2011
    #18
  20. Tomflhrci98

    Tomflhrci98 Active Member

    Joined:
    Aug 18, 2004
    Messages:
    1,169
    Likes Received:
    17
    Location:
    So. Cal.
    hmmm, I'll have to check this out. My indie will mount the tire and balance it for free. They only charge for the tire and the tube and the tax, but the rear tire Dunlop MU85 with white walls was $187.00

    Maybe the tire is cheaper at the stealership but I'll bet they make it up on charging for mounting and balancing. I'll give them a call tomorrow to check it out and let you know.

    I know my front will cost $165.00 at the indie. I'll do that one on next months credit card bill.
    Tomflhrci98, Jul 19, 2011
    #19
  21. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 25, 2010
    Messages:
    9,568
    Likes Received:
    205
    Location:
    Minnesota
    No, i am not taking this one off as I do not have a SM for her bike. I am busy woth mine anyways..... The tire that he is going to be putting on is a Bridgestone.
    JohnnyBiker, Jul 19, 2011
    #20
Page 1 of 4

Share This Page

XenPorta © Jason Axelrod from 8WAYRUN.COM