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itsdave
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PostPosted: 01:23 - 21 Dec 2011    Post subject: So leaky front tyre? Reply with quote
What are my options.

Keep topping it up till pay day?

stop riding it?(not best as work is some walk away)

Beg a good friend to lend me the money for some new ones?
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LeanIt
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PostPosted: 02:10 - 21 Dec 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
How bad is it? A couple of psi every few days, I'd just top it up.

More that that I'd think twice.
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Dazbo666
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PostPosted: 02:13 - 21 Dec 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Just keep a close check on it.

[edit] As mentioned, if it's fairly minor, just top it up.
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itsdave
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PostPosted: 02:13 - 21 Dec 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'm not sure noticed it today as I was arriving at the girlfriends it felt odd on the way there but got off and could push the tyre in so as I left I checked again no massive difference so Topped it up and road home it was fine but When I got home it had lost some air again.
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LeanIt
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PostPosted: 02:58 - 21 Dec 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Check the tyre for damage/punctures. You could have picked up a nail, lift the front of the bike and slowly rotate the tyre looking for anything abnormal.

A slow puncture isn't so bad so long as you keep a close eye on it. But a bike tyre isn't like a car tyre, for a start you've only got one at each end and it can detach from the rim with catastrophic consequences.

As they say,'proceed with caution'.
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DrDonnyBrago
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PostPosted: 08:22 - 21 Dec 2011    Post subject: Re: So leaky front tyre? Reply with quote
itsdave wrote:
What are my options.

Keep topping it up till pay day?

stop riding it?(not best as work is some walk away)

Beg a good friend to lend me the money for some new ones?




Have you found the source of the leak?


Stick some soapy water around the valve, if bubbles form it is leaking there and is a cheap and easy fix for a tyre shop. Also put soapy water around the rim, could be leaking there which is usually easy to sort.

Finally, soap up the rest of the tyre and see where it is coming from, could be something obvious that can be repaired. Tyre repairs usually cost £15 or so.
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P.
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PostPosted: 08:46 - 21 Dec 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
What size? You are close to me if I remember correctly? (maidstone)
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DrDonnyBrago
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PostPosted: 08:49 - 21 Dec 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
##Paddy## wrote:
What size? You are close to me if I remember correctly? (maidstone)



You are far far too generous with your time Paddy!

Very Happy
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PostPosted: 09:17 - 21 Dec 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
It's Christmas, if I can help someone out it's my gift to them!

That and I'm a lonely sod and need a friend Sad
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DrDonnyBrago
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PostPosted: 09:21 - 21 Dec 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
##Paddy## wrote:
It's Christmas, if I can help someone out it's my gift to them!

That and I'm a lonely sod and need a friend Sad



Laughing


I prefer to shun humanity and relish in my solitude Thumbs Up .
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PostPosted: 09:23 - 21 Dec 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
DonnyBrago wrote:
I prefer to shun humanity and relish in my solitude Thumbs Up .


Surprisingly one of the few BCF members I'd like to meet too, purely for the comical attitude... miserable bastard Laughing
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PostPosted: 10:35 - 21 Dec 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
##Paddy## wrote:
It's Christmas, if I can help someone out it's my gift to them!

That and I'm a lonely sod and need a friend Sad


Warning to all you bcf Kids out there.
Be careful when in the woods, I think ##Paddy## has a 'Gingerbread Garage' there.
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PostPosted: 11:06 - 21 Dec 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Walloper wrote:
##Paddy## wrote:
It's Christmas, if I can help someone out it's my gift to them!

That and I'm a lonely sod and need a friend Sad


Warning to all you bcf Kids out there.
Be careful when in the woods, I think ##Paddy## has a 'Gingerbread Garage' there.
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Pfft garage, warehouse. Get made to dress in elf suits and will please me when requested. Laughing

But no serious, I got kids locked up. Mr. Green

OP, I have a few diff size tyres Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 11:41 - 21 Dec 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
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OP, I have a few diff size tyres


Is tyres slang for condoms? Laughing
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PostPosted: 11:51 - 21 Dec 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
robbieguy2003 wrote:
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OP, I have a few diff size tyres


Is tyres slang for condoms? Laughing


Buttplugs actually, but I also have genuine round and black tyres Laughing
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PostPosted: 11:54 - 21 Dec 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Mental note to self, when i cant rebuild my RR DO NOT enlist help from Paddy if offered! Laughing
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PostPosted: 11:58 - 21 Dec 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
robbieguy2003 wrote:
Mental note to self, when i cant rebuild my RR DO NOT enlist help from Paddy if offered! Laughing


Not want to tinkle with my spanners? spanner my tinkle?

Shame Wink

lol well.. I'm hoping you all take this as a bit of a laugh as I'm actually less sexual predator more helpful muppet Laughing
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whitedevil
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PostPosted: 12:55 - 21 Dec 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
I wouldnt be riding on a dodgy tyre until i knew exactly what was wrong with it.
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PostPosted: 13:17 - 21 Dec 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
whitedevil wrote:
I wouldnt be riding on a dodgy tyre until i knew exactly what was wrong with it.


Got a leak, problem solved Laughing
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PostPosted: 19:15 - 21 Dec 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
##Paddy## wrote:
What size? You are close to me if I remember correctly? (maidstone)


120/70 and yes, we're close. I can finally get a go on Terry!

Totally not gay I swear.
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PostPosted: 21:22 - 21 Dec 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Manatee wrote:
##Paddy## wrote:
What size? You are close to me if I remember correctly? (maidstone)


120/70 and yes, we're close. I can finally get a go on Terry!

Totally not gay I swear.


I've got a part worn racetec k2 I think. in a 120, or you can have a part worn dunlop qualifier 2... but its on my bike currently, happy to swap to racetec.
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HD
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PostPosted: 22:32 - 21 Dec 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
I need a 120/70! Any good in the wet? If your willing to post I will see what extra I can give you Smile

17 inch yeahs?
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itsdave
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PostPosted: 00:47 - 22 Dec 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Just an update got the tyre plugged this morning cost me a bit more than I was expecting but oh well.

Thank you for the offers paddy but erm my girlfriend would not be too pleased if I ran off with another guy.......






she has just forgiven me after last time. Aye Manatee
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PostPosted: 09:58 - 22 Dec 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
HD wrote:
I need a 120/70! Any good in the wet? If your willing to post I will see what extra I can give you Smile

17 inch yeahs?


Both the tyres are great in the wet, also have a really worn 110/70/17 that will pass an MOT, but not last much longer Wink
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HD
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PostPosted: 00:20 - 23 Dec 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Well my current one is pretty much bald and perished with cracks in, its just to get me through the next month or two until I can afford a set.

Can you get the qualifier off without much faff as it seems a bit more treaded and geared for winter? Laughing

Preferably a 70 but maybe a 60 profile. Whats the difference between 120 and 110, as in riding. What brand is the tyre and how much is postage likely to be? And how 'not much longer' are we talking? Laughing
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