I'm feeling a little deflated... now what?

[Fledge]

Hi Guys

It got pointed out to me yesterday that the rear tyre on my gixx is flat
i knew there mustve been a reason i was feeling sooky this week and taking the cage to work

Its pretty worn anyway so probably cant be plugged

Just wondering how to get the tyre replaced as i dont have a trailer, are there tyre people out there that come to you ??

[Nero Diablo]

Couple of choices ask someone from PSB to borrow a rear stand pull the wheel and take that in to get changed. Pump the tyre up and see how long it takes to deflate, if its a slow leak you will probally have enough time to get to a shop. Failing that buy one of the tempray patch/plug kits plug it and ride it around to the bike shop. Expensive option (50-70 dollars) is pay a professional motorcycle mover to come get your bike and transport it for you.

[Bradlze]

I have a rear stand if you would like to borrow to pull off if you go that route

[Creme]

Happy to help out with a trailer in the morning (Saturday), if needed.

[Fledge]

thanks guys i'll have a better look when i get home from work this afternoon
it was a little too dark n miserable to get a grasp of the condition of the tyre last night
better get my lab coat out...

[T_B R1]

Go buy a rear stand. Best thing you'll own.

[Fledge]

Go buy a rear stand. Best thing you'll own.

thanks hon i was saving up for one but now the funds will be going to the replacement tyre

[rc_sam]

Give me a call if you want me come around with stand tomorrow.

[Nero Diablo]

Just a word of warning if you intend to get a tyre on Sat the vast majority of shops do not do tyres on Saturdays. Tyres for bikes do but book now and get in early and I mean early, Motorcycle masters might I haven't asked, Thunderbikes do but they don't neacasily carry a large range of tyres so its worth ringing and asking (they'll get it in if need be). Dunno who else might maybe total motorcycle accesories or bike doc but I'd start ringing around now.

[Captain Starfish]

Have you been riding it anyway?

May be able to pump it up (I can lend you a compressor) and just ride it down...

[Roger Explosion]

What area do you live in? I live in Morley. If you need I can supply stand and/or plug. Pm me if you need either.

[Fledge]

thanks guys

ive had a few phonecallswith offers of help as well

psb

will try and get it sorted this arvo after work

[Martin1]

has anyone ever tried this kit before?
cargol:
Kenma Australia: Performance Motorcycle Accessories, Cargol Turn & Go, The only way to fix a flat tyre in 30 seconds

for 70 bucks it might be very handy to have on country rides & trips away from the big smoke...

or for the situation fledge finds herself in.

[STEEDS]

has anyone ever tried this kit before?
cargol:
Kenma Australia: Performance Motorcycle Accessories, Cargol Turn & Go, The only way to fix a flat tyre in 30 seconds

for 70 bucks it might be very handy to have on country rides & trips away from the big smoke...

or for the situation fledge finds herself in.

Very interesting!

[-stealth-]

peta you know i own a trailer yeah?