I took a tow truck home

**FJRider** · 25th March 2013, 08:52

Originally Posted by fireball

As for scooter boy, you can shove your conceded opinion up your tight arrogant ass, Scooter, Cruiser, Sports, or Motard a bike is a bike, for me it's a way of life, and I am more of a biker than you will ever be.

Well said ....

**dangerous** · 25th March 2013, 08:54

ummm... 31k on the clock still on its 1st set of tyres?

did I read its a 5yr old bike?

asuming so then Id like to see some close up photos of the rubber rings then Id be taking both off and replacing them asap
Tyres have expiry dates used or not, be yours not high performance so not so critacal the basics still apply imho try Z8

EDIT; crap missed a page... seen photos, while the front looks ok it will most likely have no stick left in it, wrecked a bike recently due to a worn 5yr old tyre on a cold day, it was never going to heat up, done its heat cycles.

**fireball** · 25th March 2013, 15:48

Originally Posted by 307a

Last time I got a flat on my rear I just rode it home, around 40kms.

Sat on the tank most of the way I was on a GSXR1000

Originally Posted by Tagger

It's not a competition, and there are no cool points to win from streching the life of a tyre, it's the only thing that keeps you in contact with the ground...

if i had "oh shit" moments in the rain, the tyres would go the next day.

Some people still live week to week in this economic climate so money to burn is often hard to come by...

**FJRider** · 25th March 2013, 16:01

Originally Posted by fireball

Some people still live week to week in this economic climate so money to burn is often hard to come by...

Some see their preferred option is staying alive ... and make their priority's to ensure this.

As cool as you believe your motorcycling is .... is death/injury due to lack of tread or low standard tyres high on YOUR priority list .. ???

There are less life threatening options ... like taking the bus. Not as cool maybe ... but you generally help you live longer.

**huff3r** · 25th March 2013, 16:13

Originally Posted by FJRider

Some see their preferred option is staying alive ... and make their priority's to ensure this.

As cool as you believe your motorcycling is .... is death/injury due to lack of tread or low standard tyres high on YOUR priority list .. ???

There are cheaper options ... like taking the bus. Not as cool maybe ... but you generally get to live longer.

You think taking the bus is cheaper than taking a motorcycle?

**FJRider** · 25th March 2013, 16:22

Originally Posted by huff3r

You think taking the bus is cheaper than taking a motorcycle?

If the tyres on the bike are low on tread or crap ... it may well be. I personally hate the sight of (my own) blood. And we all know about current repair/insurance costs ...

**dangerous** · 25th March 2013, 16:40

Originally Posted by 307a

Last time I got a flat on my rear I just rode it home, around 40kms.

Sat on the tank most of the way I was on a GSXR1000

same... but I was in the hinter lands out back a surfers and two up on a 97 VFR, tyres are so low profile they hold them selfs up... wasnt the quickest ride Iv done tho

**Mom** · 25th March 2013, 16:54

Originally Posted by fireball

Some people still live week to week in this economic climate so money to burn is often hard to come by...

Just had a thought, approach a wrecker, they may have a cheaper option for you mate, as in used but servicable. BUT, you must never let your tyres get that low again

or Mom will come paddle your behind

**fireball** · 25th March 2013, 17:46

Originally Posted by Mom

Mom will come paddle your behind

Sorry Mom

I have been known to throw caution to the wind and take the kiwi attitude of she'll be right, and neglect to think of my own safety.
So tomorrow (if the rear tyre will let me) I am taking The Grim Reaper to get at the very least one new shoe, maybe both depending on fitting and balancing costs. Have decided to go with Metzeler Lasertecs good mid range tyre so I am led to believe.

**Mom** · 25th March 2013, 17:54

Originally Posted by fireball

Sorry Mom

I have been known to throw caution to the wind and take the kiwi attitude of she'll be right, and neglect to think of my own safety.
So tomorrow (if the rear tyre will let me) I am taking The Grim Reaper to get at the very least one new shoe, maybe both depending on fitting and balancing costs. Have decided to go with Metzeler Lasertecs good mid range tyre so I am led to believe.

Good girl

**Madness** · 25th March 2013, 17:59

Originally Posted by fireball

Wife did soapy water test and there were no bubbles anywhere, not that there is much air left in the tyre

I'm confused. Wife?

**fireball** · 25th March 2013, 18:39

Originally Posted by Madness

I'm confused. Wife?

Lesbians are real... they are everywhere

**Madness** · 25th March 2013, 18:42

Originally Posted by fireball

Lesbians are real... they are everywhere

Halle-fucking-lujah to that sister!

**Tagger** · 25th March 2013, 20:29

But we like our lesbians alive and unscarred ...

There's a point where you can stretch the life of your tire because it will save money, but at some point you need to give in (and if you can't afford it, leave the bike home).