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Post by wazzbo on Nov 17, 2015 14:35:01 GMT
Fitted a new rear tyre on my work bike the other week and yesterday evening coming home from work the back end got very squirrelly coming off a roundabout so got off and had a look and the back tyre was almost flat. I limped back home and had a look... A BL**dy screw had gone straight through it. Don't know where I picked that up but its Ruined the tyre. I've plugged it and stuck a patch over it but I won't trust it so have ordered a new one.. More bleeding expense>  |
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Post by retrobarmy1 on Nov 17, 2015 15:16:46 GMT
I've had the same problem with new tyres. It seems that screws/nails etc., can get between the grooves more easily on newer tyres. It's a Bu**er aint it!
Mike
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Post by wazzbo on Nov 17, 2015 17:02:29 GMT
It is, Mike but this screw hadn't gone into a groove, the begger had gone into the main part of the rubber if that makes sense, most annoying...
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Post by Fordy on Nov 17, 2015 17:07:54 GMT
Good job your loaded then Dave
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Post by davefirestorm on Nov 17, 2015 18:24:48 GMT
You hit the screw etc. with front wheel tipping it up and sharp bit sticks in the rear,get it plugged if it's not too near the edge I've used plugged tyres on sportsbikes with no issues a patch of any sort will put wheel out of balance
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Post by Somersetdreamer on Nov 17, 2015 18:34:31 GMT
Glad you felt it & noticed it before it caused a accident bikes don't handle at all with flats & very easy could of been a lot worse, good luck with the next tyre Dave  |
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Post by wazzbo on Nov 17, 2015 18:37:05 GMT
Good job your loaded then Dave I wish Andy:) |
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Post by ian on Nov 17, 2015 21:48:57 GMT
Good job your loaded then Dave I wish Andy:) Well,I'd pass on the lottery this week, Dave. |
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