Anyone recomend where to get puncture repaired

[dunworking]

I'm a Harley / Vespa rider posting for my first time on BCF and was hoping for a bit of advice (in between the piss taking .

Got to get a puncture repaired on the Harley and wondered if any members have used a garage near Medway Towns (Rochester) that they can recommend. Obviously it being a high performance track day machine I'd like it done properly

Also is it best to take tyre off rim first or is it safe to let garage do it.

If it helps yes I'd love a proper sports bike - but having tried a few I chose the Harley as I simply don't trust myself on an even remotely quick bike (lack of reflexes due to age and lack of skill to ride one properly).

The old vespa? cos it both scares the crap out of me and makes me laugh at 45mph.
Cheers
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Current - Vespa Sprint (haha "stroll" would me more appropriate) and a Harley Sportster (which it very obviously isn't). Let the piss taking start!

[Pernig]

Welcome.

Unfortunately I can't help you with the best place to go, but any local garage should be able to fix it quite cheap. Not sure what tyres a Sportster has, but with any tubeless motorbike tyre they can only repair a puncture if the hole is in the middle. Sometimes they can't or won't if it's nearer to the edge (more so with a radial tyre).

Can't see a problem with letting the garage take the wheel off but perhaps you could save a couple of quid if you can do it yourself.
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[dunworking]

Thanks for that Pernig, its a small nail just off centre.

If possible I always prefer to go on recommendation than using pot luck whether its having a service done on bikes or having something repaired indoors.

Wish it was as easy as doing it on the old scoot - 10 minute job there. Lay scoot on side, remove wheel and replace with spare! When back home undo bolts to split rim, out with old tube in with new. Simple!
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Current - Vespa Sprint (haha "stroll" would me more appropriate) and a Harley Sportster (which it very obviously isn't). Let the piss taking start!

[P.addy]

Watling tyres in Gillingham are pretty good with them, i use the one in maidstone as its closer to me, but had to call in after work at one in gillingham.

[dunworking]

Cheers for that.

I'll give them a go and let you know how I get on.
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Current - Vespa Sprint (haha "stroll" would me more appropriate) and a Harley Sportster (which it very obviously isn't). Let the piss taking start!

[dunworking]

Quick update - I used Watling tyres at Gillingham for the repair the guy was both extremely helpful and very careful with the rim. Will be using them for my bike and car tyres in the future.

Thanks for the tip padwaxk88.
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Current - Vespa Sprint (haha "stroll" would me more appropriate) and a Harley Sportster (which it very obviously isn't). Let the piss taking start!

[waffles]

I was gonna say that Watling Tyres in Swanley helped my other half out when his XT got a puncture. Other garages tried to charge him a fortune to get it fixed but they were cheaper and way more helpful.

Glad you got it sorted though

[swampy]

Hi mate, Glad you got the tyre problem sorted out. I couldn't have helped, but I just wanted to applaud your bravery in admitting to having a Harley and a scooter on here
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[P.addy]

Absolutely no problem mate, im heading over there soon for a new front tyre...mines nearly bald