|
Author |
Message |
onlyJaz |
This post is not being displayed .
|
onlyJaz Scooby Slapper
Joined: 24 Sep 2016 Karma :
|
Posted: 11:49 - 21 Dec 2016 Post subject: First flat tyre - help |
|
|
Skip to end for tl;dr
Yesterday got on the bike to go to the gym, after a couple of minutes I noticed that my rear tyre kept slipping on bends, even though I'm taking them very carefully. I'm pretty new to riding so I thought maybe the tyres are still cold and it's in my head but it was actually quite scary to experience such instability. Once I got there I noticed I had a flat on the rear and thought I'd stop at good ol' Sainsburys and inflate.. Again a scary journey to the petrol station but I got there in one piece finally.
This is where the real problem started, I inflated the front tyre fine, it was sitting at 21psi so I took it to 25. The rear one just would not recognise the nozzle! I tried so many times and it actually did more harm than good because the little air it had, escaped. Eventually I conceded to the fact that it wasn't going to work and I would just gently ride home (4-5mins) and try my electric pump. I tried to ride, got about 30 seconds down the road going slow and almost spilled! So, time to push. Got 1/4 mile down the road and my arms were finished! Then came a 1/2mile hill - decided not to push anymore and started riding with my left foot on the ground for stability. Got home and used my pump and the tyre inflated. I was grateful but I noticed that one side of the tyre seemed wedged in. Now I think I'd be able to get it to a tyre shop okay but wanted some advice on what could be the issue and why the petrol station nozzle didn't recognise my rear tyre valve..
Pic attached.
tl;dr Got a flat tyre, nozzle didn't work at the petrol station, flat tyre went flatter, rode it for a few mins (probably making it worse), now dodgy tyre. What could be the problem? ____________________ Yamaha YBR 125 |
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
RhynoCZ |
This post is not being displayed .
|
RhynoCZ Super Spammer
Joined: 09 Mar 2012 Karma :
|
Posted: 12:01 - 21 Dec 2016 Post subject: |
|
|
For the future, do not ride a motorcycle with flat tyre, you may damage the tyre, rim, let alone killing yourself, if the tyre slips from the rim.
Now, a picture of your valve would help us a bit more, but I doubt you'd have 2 different wheel valves on one motorcycle. You may tighten the valve though, it's screwed in (the inside thing that you push). If that won't help holding the air in, then the tyre has a hole in it = take the wheel off and bring it to your local tyre shop.
To test the valve for leaks, inflate the tyre and then use your spit or soapy water on the valve, that will show any leaks.
A bit about the tyre not being on the rim properly, when you inflate it it will sit back where it's supposed to be. I guess you've got a tubeless tyre, so just the pressure of the air inside will sit the tyre. If it's a tube tyre, then inflate it, and ride it a bit to settle the tyre on the rim. IF it's a tubeless tyre and you already ruined the sides of the tyre, then nothing will help. ____________________ '87 Honda XBR 500, '96 Kawasaki ZX7R P1, '90 Honda CB-1, '88 Kawasaki GPz550, MZ 150 ETZ
'95 Mercedes-Benz w202 C200 CGI, '98 Mercedes-Benz w210 E200 Kompressor |
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
Stalk |
This post is not being displayed .
|
Stalk Brolly Dolly
Joined: 26 Dec 2005 Karma :
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
craigT19 |
This post is not being displayed .
|
craigT19 Jolly Green Giant
Joined: 09 Feb 2002 Karma :
|
Posted: 12:03 - 21 Dec 2016 Post subject: |
|
|
Does it have an innertube? if so the thing was probably so flat that the petrol station nozzel just pushed the valve into the wheel? should be a lock nut on the valve to stop this happening but some time people forget to use them.
If there isn't a tube then im at a loss tbh, cant be the petrol station gear as it worked fine on the front and cant be the valve itself as you managed to get it to work with a different pump.
Could just chalk it up to witchcraft
As for the tyre sitting inside the rim, thats normal just over inflate the tyre until it "pops" onto the rim bead and then lower the pressure to required levels, often helps to wet the sides of the tyre with a water and washing up liquid mix to lube the rubber against the side wall but isnt always needed.
All the best ____________________ Bikes owned :- 2001 nsr125, 1999 zx6r, 2006 yzf-r1, 2009 xmax 250, 2012 yzf-r1, 2015 MT-07
Current bike : - 2016 MT-10
BCF member pops. sadly missed 1945-2003 |
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
Robby |
This post is not being displayed .
|
Robby Dirty Old Man
Joined: 16 May 2002 Karma :
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
onlyJaz |
This post is not being displayed .
|
onlyJaz Scooby Slapper
Joined: 24 Sep 2016 Karma :
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
doggone |
This post is not being displayed .
|
doggone World Chat Champion
Joined: 20 May 2004 Karma :
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
Beehive Bedlam |
This post is not being displayed because the poster has bad karma. Unhide this post / all posts.
|
Beehive Bedlam World Chat Champion
Joined: 28 Oct 2013 Karma :
|
Posted: 12:25 - 21 Dec 2016 Post subject: |
|
|
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
RhynoCZ |
This post is not being displayed .
|
RhynoCZ Super Spammer
Joined: 09 Mar 2012 Karma :
|
Posted: 12:30 - 21 Dec 2016 Post subject: |
|
|
onlyJaz wrote: | It is indeed a tubeless tyre, I will have a go at deflating and using the soapy lubricant to try getting it to sit correctly and if all else fails, I'll have to find a tyre shop that caters for motorcycles. My local can do motorcycle tyres for £15 if I bring just the tyre + wheel to them but I would have no clue where to start with taking it off or messing with the chain etc.. |
Not sure about UK, but here (CZE), every single car tyre shop does motorcycle tyres as well, as the procedure is the same. They might not be selling motorcycle tyres, but they sure can take a tyre off the rim, put it back on, balance the wheel and check for leaks.
For taking the wheel off = youtube is your friend.
It's easy and considered to be a important skill of every single motorcyclist. Well, unless you ride a BMW, then you don't even need to know where the petrol goes. ____________________ '87 Honda XBR 500, '96 Kawasaki ZX7R P1, '90 Honda CB-1, '88 Kawasaki GPz550, MZ 150 ETZ
'95 Mercedes-Benz w202 C200 CGI, '98 Mercedes-Benz w210 E200 Kompressor |
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
stinkwheel |
This post is not being displayed .
|
stinkwheel Bovine Proctologist
Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
onlyJaz |
This post is not being displayed .
|
onlyJaz Scooby Slapper
Joined: 24 Sep 2016 Karma :
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
kramdra |
This post is not being displayed .
|
kramdra World Chat Champion
Joined: 28 Oct 2010 Karma :
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
onlyJaz |
This post is not being displayed .
|
onlyJaz Scooby Slapper
Joined: 24 Sep 2016 Karma :
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
mudcow007 |
This post is not being displayed .
|
mudcow007 World Chat Champion
Joined: 01 Feb 2012 Karma :
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
RealRestore |
This post is not being displayed .
|
RealRestore L Plate Warrior
Joined: 22 Dec 2016 Karma :
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
onlyJaz |
This post is not being displayed .
|
onlyJaz Scooby Slapper
Joined: 24 Sep 2016 Karma :
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
chris-red |
This post is not being displayed .
|
chris-red Have you considered a TDM?
Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
kgm |
This post is not being displayed .
|
kgm World Chat Champion
Joined: 04 Jun 2015 Karma :
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
kgm |
This post is not being displayed .
|
kgm World Chat Champion
Joined: 04 Jun 2015 Karma :
|
Posted: 12:31 - 31 Dec 2016 Post subject: |
|
|
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
kramdra |
This post is not being displayed .
|
kramdra World Chat Champion
Joined: 28 Oct 2010 Karma :
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
DJP |
This post is not being displayed .
|
DJP Crazy Courier
Joined: 11 Dec 2011 Karma :
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
onlyJaz |
This post is not being displayed .
|
onlyJaz Scooby Slapper
Joined: 24 Sep 2016 Karma :
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
Hawkeye1250FA |
This post is not being displayed .
|
Hawkeye1250FA World Chat Champion
Joined: 14 Oct 2016 Karma :
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
DJP |
This post is not being displayed .
|
DJP Crazy Courier
Joined: 11 Dec 2011 Karma :
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
onlyJaz |
This post is not being displayed .
|
onlyJaz Scooby Slapper
Joined: 24 Sep 2016 Karma :
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 7 years, 106 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
|
|
|