Flat tyre - what do I do?

[Hiflyer]

Isn't that cos Harleys need em?

[Flip]

From this point I help riders on jap bikes but not honda riders.

[mazz1972]

I find it quite that there are a large number out there who can't fix a puncture on their bike!!! isn't a part of riding?

exactly.......

can't imagine it taking more then 1 hour under bad conditions on a trip in the waps....

I find it quite that there are a large number out there who can't fix a puncture on their bike!!! isn't a part of riding?

That depends on the bike. My lil Sherpa yeah no problem, but there wouldn't be a hope in hell of fixing a puncture ourselves on my cruisers back tyre. I just got a new rear tyre fitted on it and even with the benefit of a "proper" tyre machine to break the bead etc it took two people to get the tyre half off the rim and was a shit of a job getting the tube in and out because it has an angled value.

It doesn't hurt to at least carry the right size spare tube so at least if you can get your bike (or wheel) transported to somewhere it can be done (which might not be a bike shop) you've got the tube already in case it's beyond patching.

[imdying]

I find it quite that there are a large number out there who can't fix a puncture on their bike!!! isn't a part of riding?

Whilst I change all of the slicks on my minimotos, the only time I've ever had a puncture on a road bike was 17 years ago. Own fault, tyre was completely raped.

I can't see how it could be a part of riding if it just never happens? I'm guessing you're old and spent your youth on old shit heaps?

/edit: Besides which, roadside rescue comes with my insurance, I'd just ring it and let some other nigger worry about it

[imdying]

From this point I help riders on jap bikes but not honda riders.

What? Cause some child said mean things to you? Just punch him in the face and move on

[Hiflyer]

From this point I help riders on jap bikes but not honda riders.

Awwww c'mooooon

[Hiflyer]

What? Cause some child said mean things to you? Just punch him in the face and move on

na cos I'm the only one that gives harleys a bit of shite

[crazyhorse]

Remove wheel, remove tyre, patch tube, remount tyre, remount wheel. Simple really.

yip...... what he said

[_Shrek_]

Whilst I change all of the slicks on my minimotos, the only time I've ever had a puncture on a road bike was 17 years ago. Own fault, tyre was completely raped.

I can't see how it could be a part of riding if it just never happens? I'm guessing you're old and spent your youth on old shit heaps?

/edit: Besides which, roadside rescue comes with my insurance, I'd just ring it and let some other nigger worry about it

have only had 2 blow outs, 5 tube type (3 of these farm bike) 1 tubless (slow leak) in 37 years & over 2mk but i still carry my repair as for the old & shit heaps back then they, none were more than five years old except for the last 2 beamers 9yo

this does not (thankfully) mean that all of todays bikers are this type

way I see it we are rearing a bunch of wanna be soft cocks who have to have every thing done for them cheers

[R-Soul]

Well I do young grasshopper.

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This is the tool kit I carry on the Harley. It has levers, puncher repair kit, I even have a few plugs for tubeless tires and a small bike pump.

I have even been known to help out riders on jap bikes from time to time.

And all this time I though Harleys were slow because THEY were heavy...

[imdying]

way I see it we are rearing a bunch of wanna be soft cocks who have to have every thing done for them cheers

Don't disagree with that, but I can't point the finger over motorcycle punctures... they're pretty rare these days IME.

[scracha]

Any suggestions appreciated

Pump it up and ride it. If it doesn't pump it up and it's still on the rim (likely with a stiff has hell tubeless tyre) then ride it to repair shop below 50.

[Flip]

And all this time I though Harleys were slow because THEY were heavy...

And I thought all Honda riders...........

There are a lot of places in NZ where cell phones don't work and its a long walk to the next farm house. I just think it is a skill that is useful to have. I hope I never need it. No centre stand on the Zeplin.

The other day I fixed a puncher in the Landrover, didn't have to but I wanted to know that I could fix a light truck tire in the field if I have to. Oh it was a kunt to fix.

[Kickaha]

The other day I fixed a puncher in the Landrover, didn't have to but I wanted to know that I could fix a light truck tire in the field if I have to. Oh it was a kunt to fix.

That's cause they're pommy crap, shit rims and reverse mount

I always used to carry everything I need to do a roadside repair, used it once in 25 years

[R-Soul]

And I thought all Honda riders...........

There are a lot of places in NZ where cell phones don't work and its a long walk to the next farm house. I just think it is a skill that is useful to have. I hope I never need it. No centre stand on the Zeplin.

The other day I fixed a puncher in the Landrover, didn't have to but I wanted to know that I could fix a light truck tire in the field if I have to. Oh it was a kunt to fix.

Yes I went through a "do it myself" stage once. Rebuilt an entire Landy SWB from one chassis to another. I have now learnt my lesson, dont feel I have anything to prove, and (happily) pay people to do it.