Flat tyre & no idea what to do

**CookMySock** · 30th June 2010, 19:33

Originally Posted by slofox

Last year I rode the SV across the hills towards Kawhia, wondering why the bike didn't want to handle properly. I thought it was just me having a bad day. But eventually it got so bad that I stopped to check. The rear was flat, 0psi on the gauge...

I fixed it with my handy puncture repair kit, managed to reinflate it with a little help from a local cocky and rode it back home. Went so much better with air in the tyre...funnily enough...

No damage to the rim at all and the tyre looked like it might have been OK as well. But since it was nearly shagged anyway, who knows? I just replaced it.

Exactly the same experience I had. While the bike did want to tip in a little dramatically, it was quite ridable otherwise, and after it was re-inflated there were zero issues.

Steve

**CookMySock** · 30th June 2010, 19:39

Originally Posted by Mom

I am keeping this quote for the next time I see you post anything stupid/trolling/funny/pathetic ever again on this forum. You are welcome

Would you? Well, go for it! I have far more interesting things to do instead of waiting to trip you up with something.

I think really your life is too dominated by the internet and your anger. Time for a new project perhaps? What about an adventure bike? Doesn't that sound like a cool idea? You would have fun doing that!

Steve

**Mom** · 30th June 2010, 19:59

Originally Posted by DangerousBastard

Would you? Well, go for it! I have far more interesting things to do instead of waiting to trip you up with something.

I think really your life is too dominated by the internet and your anger. Time for a new project perhaps? What about an adventure bike? Doesn't that sound like a cool idea? You would have fun doing that!

Steve

Yes, you are right, I am an extremely angry person, my life sucks

The only things I have left are my cat and giving you shit on here. I will try my best to stop logging on KB for I am sure that is the root (sp on porpoise) of all evil. When I top myself in the next week or so after my anger management class fails, it will be all down to you and your mean comments to me on here.

BTW, I gave up the adventure/off road/enduro type riding years ago

**jasonzc** · 30th June 2010, 20:27

Hey, if you still need that right angled adaptor thing, u can have mine, pm me your addy and ill send it out if i can find it.

Just sold me VL for a M50 woo!!

**Little Miss Trouble** · 30th June 2010, 20:37

Yep Mom, you are a sad individual with no life at all, shall I remind you of that again this weekend when we all arrive from all over the country to celebrate your birthday?

**Jizah** · 30th June 2010, 20:47

Last time I tried to ride off with a flat rear tyre I actually thought my rear brake was jammed on. I honestly must have kicked the brake pedal close to 10 times before I realised that wasn't the problem.

**HenryDorsetCase** · 30th June 2010, 22:28

Originally Posted by DangerousBastard

I am quite sure, that if he can ride to school for a week with a totally flat FRONT tire, that even a learner rider can ride quietly home at 30km/hr with a flat REAR tire.

Perhaps you have done it and know better? Probably not it seems - more like shoot mouth off on topic you have no experience on, and attempt to ridicule those who have.

Steve

I have had a flat front tyre, as it happens, and it made the bike unsafe, and unrideable. I call bullshit. In fact, let the air out of one of your tyres, video and youtube.

**Maha** · 30th June 2010, 22:30

Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase

I have had a flat front tyre, as it happens, and it made the bike unsafe, and unrideable. I call bullshit. In fact, let the air out of one of your tyres, video and youtube.

Now theres a challenge...unlikely to ever view such a video I might add.

**Slyer** · 30th June 2010, 23:43

Wait you don't have to put air in your tyres anyone?
Holy shit! I'm going to save so much money on air!

**Shadows** · 30th June 2010, 23:57

Originally Posted by sinned

I would also like to get an adapter as the hose fitting set up at the local stations don't fit. Some sort of right angle adapter is required.
Who can sell me one?

I usually just bend the cunts of things until they do fit.

**breakaway** · 1st July 2010, 10:12

Yeah I have to bend the valve in my tyre a fair bit to get it to fit to most petrol station pumps as well. I want to get a 90° valve installed. How does this affect tyre balancing though?

**Tank** · 1st July 2010, 10:34

Originally Posted by DangerousBastard

Would you? Well, go for it! I have far more interesting things to do instead of waiting to trip you up with something.

thats the beauty of doing it to you tho' - you type stupid retarded shit on a daily basis - its not like we have to wait - you login in, and stupid shit starts appearing.

Originally Posted by DangerousBastard

I think really your life is too dominated by the internet and your anger.

You mistake anger for the feelings that we really have for you. Its like the pity you feel for someone less fortunate, mixed with healthy doses of indifference, and scorn.

But anger - no. I think you are projecting - you should see a professional about that and get the help you so obviously need.

edit - and for the hard of thinking - riding a bike with a flat tyre is a bad idea. DB for Mentor:Yeah right!

**Madmax** · 1st July 2010, 14:24

Originally Posted by DangerousBastard

I suppose you are not still sitting at the garage?

If it's only a few km home, just ride it home quietly. Don't ride it any further though.

Steve

good luck if its a flat front

**The Pastor** · 1st July 2010, 14:35

You can ride bikes with a flat tyre. Its very difficult and dangerous. I have ridden from newmarket to the north shore with a flat rear tyre - you only really notice it on the turns, which arnt on the motorway as i found out hahaha.

It really depends on how flat the tyre is, the risk of damage to the rim comes when the tyre comes off the rim at speed - you will need a new rim at the least.