Don't laugh...Puncture...what do i do?

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furygan man · #1 Post by **furygan man** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 10:45 am

Okay, remember i only started riding bikes 3 months ago before you all start taking the mick!! But when i got back from my foray on Saturday i heard a hissing sound and saw a screw embedded in my rear (tyre!).

So never having been in this situation before, do i:

* Fill up with puncture repair liquid and limp down to a tyre specialist
* Call a mobile mechanic
* Take off the rear tyre and take it to a tyre specialist (which i'm not confident about doing!!)
* Call the breakdown company

Sorry about this but it is my first time...you've all been there (proberbly?)

Cheers

#2 Post by **mangocrazy** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 10:56 am

I'd say you have three options:

1. Assuming you have a rear paddock stand or an Abba stand, I'd put it on the stand, remove the rear wheel and take the wheel (and tyre) down to a motorcycle tyre specialist.

If you dont have a stand, your options narrow somewhat. To be honest, if you don't have a stand, I'd buy one, as you're going to need one in the future if you intend to do anything but the simplest work on your bike. Abba stands are the most versatile, but are more expensive than paddock stands.

However, assuming you don't have a stand here are the two options that are open to you:

2. Buy yourself a Stop'n Go puncture repair kit, and use it to repair the puncture. Keep it on the bike for any future punctures.

3. Speak to Nooj about his tyre gloop. I'm not sure if it's usable 'after the fact' , i.e. once you've already had the puncture, but I'm sure he can advise.

furygan man · #3 Post by **furygan man** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 10:59 am

Have got the rear paddock stand, never taken a wheel off so i know it's doable following the manual etc, but it's just the lack of experience/confidence and putting it back on!!

I have got some kind of inflate and repair canister, do i use this a stop gap to get me down to the tyre place, also do i need a motorbike tyre specialist or do ATS/Kwik-Fit do them...sorry for the dumb questions?

Aladinsaneuk · #4 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 11:08 am

are any of our regular faces near by?

and i would get the bike on the paddock stand now - tyres are not good if left flat with the weight of the bike on them

do you have decent tools - and i do not mean the aprilia tool kit that comes with the bike..... ideally you would also need a torque spanner....

oh - depending where the puncture is, may well determine if you can repair it.... and some tyre places will not repair them full stop....

#5 Post by **mangocrazy** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 11:15 am

+1 for getting the bike on the stand ASAP. Also as the tyre deflates, it effectively makes the bike stand more upright on the side stand, leading to possible tipping over scenarios...

You'll need a decent 32mm (I think) socket to get the wheel off. It's also a good idea to get a suitably-sized block of wood to put under the tyre when removing/inserting the wheel unless you enjoy trying to hold a wheel in the air while poking a spindle through half a dozen holes (swingarm, chain adjusters, spacers, brake bracket etc.)

anzacinexile · #6 Post by **anzacinexile** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 11:16 am

Fill it full of snot and ride to a dealer. No biggie, I did this in the middle of a 3 week run in Spain and it was fine until I got her home.

Give you a tip though - tell the tyre fitter its full of snot BEFORE he starts otherwise he will be wearing the stuff and they tend to loose their sense of humour

furygan man · #7 Post by **furygan man** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 11:16 am

The bikes on a stand now

Just looked at another post and Andy mentions that Pirelli Corsas aren't repairable, which they are?

It's a screw that's gone in so not a small hole

Andy lives in Cov but i don't want to bother anyone over a puncture!

Aladinsaneuk · #8 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 11:47 am

to explain a little

the manufacturers either allow their tyres to be repaired or don't - many do not

BUT

some tyre fitters will repair them anyway

the way you are describing this hole does not sound good - can you post a picture of it?

(if not pm me for my mobile number and i will have a look for you.... ie, send to my tyre fitter mate!)

oh - where the hole is will also have an effect - closer to tyre wall reduces chances of repairing it

FlyingKiwi · #9 Post by **FlyingKiwi** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 1:02 pm

If you have breakdown cover with your insurance and you're not confident with removing the wheel yourself why not call them out and watch and learn

D-Rider · #10 Post by **D-Rider** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 1:29 pm

furygan man wrote:The bikes on a stand now

Just looked at another post and Andy mentions that Pirelli Corsas aren't repairable, which they are?

It's a screw that's gone in so not a small hole

Andy lives in Cov but i don't want to bother anyone over a puncture!

I'm on holiday at the moment - I have tools - I even have a spare wheel .... I'll pm you my phone number .....

joecrx · #11 Post by **joecrx** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 5:03 pm

i carry one of these
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MOTORCYCLE-TYRE-P ... 1c12dbfe64

D-Rider · #12 Post by **D-Rider** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 5:24 pm

joecrx wrote:i carry one of these
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MOTORCYCLE-TYRE-P ... 1c12dbfe64

which are fine as long as you can locate the puncture ..... ask me how I know

(Still carry one though)

fastasfcuk · #13 Post by **fastasfcuk** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 8:25 pm

where abouts in leicester are you.

furygan man · #14 Post by **furygan man** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 8:21 am

Hinckley

Next door has a Mille so looks like he can help take it off if it comes to that (just replacing the rear) or i may just by another pair, fill the rear with puncture liquid and limp down to Mallory Park, there's a firm there that will fit/balance tyres for £30, he used them last week

They have only done 900 miles, still at least i'll have a spare...will need to go into the furums now and look at which ones to get???

Aladinsaneuk · #15 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 12:02 pm

whats on the front, and what condition is it in?