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flat tire, what will happen then?
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BajaRon
Well-known member
Flat tires are always fun. Too many variables to really nail down cost. But the proper amount of Ride-On can easily save you from ever getting a definite answer to this question.
Some things you just really don't want to know!
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
So far, so good in 60,000 miles on spyders. I try to make sure there is plenty of tread and avoid obstacles as much as possible. Ride on is a good suggestion and those things that you thread into the tire and put in a plug seem like they might help--but not with a blowout of course.
dancogan
New member
:agree: And I have needed to use mine. I used a Stop and Go patch kit which worked just fine until I could get to a dealer. The flat was easy to find - a nail was buried right in the middle of the tread.
Bob Denman
New member
:shocked: I agree! :shocked:
harrypottar
magical member
:agree: x2, had a blow out once on the front of my Goldwing, scary stuff, stayed up luckily I was going straight at the time. Used my progressive insurance to tow to dealer, didn't coast me anything. Never use the inflator flat cans on two wheel, it will seal the tire, but your balance will be so out of wack it's dangerous.
I also have the big bike parts aftermarket tire pressure kit on the Spyder, nice to have instant tire pressure info. Might do ride on but I would prefere dealer to add, don't trust myself.
Your a lot safer on the Spyder with a blow out than on two wheels, just watch where you ride and just enjoy the journey.
Harry
Ivorspyder
New member
I would call AAA or Allstate.I have towing coverage for motorcycles.
Tru-Blue
New member
flybuddy
New member
Me three...also, B.E.S.T. warranty for on road service.
donec
New member
Having never heard of "a Stop and Go patch kit" I googled it and don't understand what I see.
It seems that the kit contains a patch that would need to be on the inside of the tire.
If so how do you get the tire off the rim on the side of the road?
If the patch just sticks to the outside of the tire it seems it would come off very quickly.
That's what i carry, also co2 cartridges, Those i keep with my bike, Takes up almost no room, I did use them on my VTX years ago, Pulled a nail out of my back tire, put a plug in and instant air to get me home.:thumbup:
Must be a different patch kit your looking at, :dontknow: The plug is pushed into the hole from the outside and the co2 inflates the tire, The tire stays on the rim and on the bike, I have the kit and had to use it once, :thumbup:
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
The Stop'N'Go needed is a plug kit. You insert aq plug from the outside with the special tool included, after you clean and ream the hole.
It takes 3-6 standard cartridges or 2-4 large cartridges to fill a large motorcycle tire just to a pressure to get you to an air station. It would take a dozen or more to fill a Spyder tire. Not a viable option, IMO.
dancogan
New member
:agree:
Check here for the Stop n Go I was talking about: http://www.aerostich.com/stop-and-go-pocket-plugger-tubeless-tire-repair-kit.html
Havasu Rider
New member
I agree with calling AAA and have it taken to a dealer. That is what I do with my cars and trucks, only with them they can changed the flat along side of the road, so why not have them tow the Spyder?:lecturef_smilie:
flat tire rear
after Durango rally, headed for Denver for Grandaugters wedding, 7pm Monday the 25th.
just outside AURORA,CO, ran over a bungee hook with rear tire, flatened immediately, called
tow truck,took bike to Honda dealer for a plug. they were closed, nite man let me park it inside
fence. tire plugged the next day. missed the wedding but made it to reception. Called Longmont dealer next day for a new tire (didn't trust plug for 2200mi to home) dealer would
replace tire 3 days later, had to take care of his own customers first. Had to drive to
Florence,CO, 125 miles and had a tire the next day. (tow bill $190.00 for 10mi) BRP called
today and is issuing 190.00 credit chit to me. (I paid tow bill) In PA our dealers locally, don't
push people away...............
after Durango rally, headed for Denver for Grandaugters wedding, 7pm Monday the 25th.
just outside AURORA,CO, ran over a bungee hook with rear tire, flatened immediately, called
tow truck,took bike to Honda dealer for a plug. they were closed, nite man let me park it inside
fence. tire plugged the next day. missed the wedding but made it to reception. Called Longmont dealer next day for a new tire (didn't trust plug for 2200mi to home) dealer would
replace tire 3 days later, had to take care of his own customers first. Had to drive to
Florence,CO, 125 miles and had a tire the next day. (tow bill $190.00 for 10mi) BRP called
today and is issuing 190.00 credit chit to me. (I paid tow bill) In PA our dealers locally, don't
push people away...............
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
That's the one I use, too. It is smaller than the one with the big plier-like thing to insert the plugs.
co2 cartrides for flat tire emergency situation
Do you need anything or adaptor of anykind with the co2 to inflate the flat tire after its plug?
Do you need anything or adaptor of anykind with the co2 to inflate the flat tire after its plug?
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