View Full Version : Ball bags! Puncture.
Fallout
22-08-12, 10:57 AM
Just spent £20 (would you believe it!) on a 36mm socket to get my rear wheel off. It'll get used in the future so no biggy really. Got the wheel off and found out it was flat. Stuck the pump on it and it's 0 psi, so a proper puncture. That'll explain why my bike felt sketchy on Sunday! Was riding around with a totally flat, or rapidly deflating tyre!
Anyway, it's a pretty much brand new Pilot Power 2CT. Don't want to buy a new one, but hear lots of rumours that nobody will repair bike tyres. Any thoughts?!
Fallout
22-08-12, 11:09 AM
Local garage was an ooooo ahhhhhh ... nahhh best not. Micheldever tyres is a definitely no. BALL BAGS!
Fallout
22-08-12, 11:45 AM
I've emailed him so I could send a picture. Did the soap water test and found a decent sized stone wedged deep into the tyre. Funny thing is, the stone embedded in it isn't leaking. It's an invisible microscopic hole an inch from it that's ****ing out air.
Hopefully he'll get back to me.
If the insides ok and hasnt been run too flat its ok to repair them
ask dan, he (after alot of searching) found someone in bstoke that did it
Spank86
22-08-12, 01:47 PM
Funnily enough when I took my bridgestones to micheldever they said that michelin was the only ones they WOULD repair.
Fallout
22-08-12, 01:51 PM
Interesting! I will give them a ring then. Mind you, perhaps they weren't talking about Z/ZR rated tyres. Otherwise Dan will hopefully chime in when he gets out of bed.
Spank86
22-08-12, 02:08 PM
Probably not, I expect they will only repair tyres from wheelbarrows.
Littlepeahead
22-08-12, 02:16 PM
That is definitely an unlucky bike - if I was you I'd take out a decent life insurance policy before you ride it again.
Spank86
22-08-12, 02:21 PM
I'm a bit disappointed that This wasnt a thread about how fallout had accidently punctured his ballbag, that would have given me much hilarity.
hahahaha, grammar saves lives
Fallout
22-08-12, 02:26 PM
That is definitely an unlucky bike - if I was you I'd take out a decent life insurance policy before you ride it again.
Why would I want to pay money so that someone else can get money if I die? Life insurance makes no sense to a nihilist!
I'm a bit disappointed that This wasnt a thread about how fallout had accidently punctured his ballbag, that would have given me much hilarity.
Funny. I literally just came back to this thread to post "Surprised nobody hasn't made a joke about me puncturing my ball bags yet."
Mark at ride-in over at Reading will do it if it's safe to do so. Does it as a proper patch. Not do-able if it's close to the sidewall though.
Fallout
22-08-12, 02:49 PM
I've emailed him. Hopefully he'll reply. I also sent him this photo. The big bubble is the puncture. Smack bang in the middle and the tinniest of holes. Amazed it's a puncture actually. There is also a big feck off gouge left from the stone chip on the left that I removed (4-5mm deep) but that isn't a puncture. Both in the middle of the tyre.
http://forums.sv650.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=11362&stc=1&d=1345646904
Thunderace
22-08-12, 03:21 PM
If you like I can txt you a permanent fix, I'm not gonna put it on here due to the cries of, mmmmm don't think so never heard that before!;)
Fallout
22-08-12, 03:35 PM
Do it mate. I may completely ignore your lunacy though, since tyres are pretty critical, but it can't do any harm to hear what ridiculousness you have to say.
Btw, if you say cum in the valve, I'm deleting your number.
That's far to fresh a hoop to chuck.
The sides are new untouched .
Spank86
22-08-12, 04:14 PM
this is fallout, judging by his last tyres they'll stay that way!
Tell him he needs new ones ;).
Worn out. Post it to me and I'll fix it and see it lives out it's retyre ment happily.
Mark at ride-in will do that for a tenner to a loose wheel.
Tyre off. Hole cleaned, inner surface roughened, magic glue, chat while glue dries, mushroom patch inserted and pressed down, Tyre back on, inflated to 3,000,000 PSI and checked for leaks, reset to correct PSI, you give tenner, he says no guarantee, happy days!
Fallout
22-08-12, 04:57 PM
If he doesn't get back to me I may just head down then this week.
... retyrement! Oh dear. :D
Just phone him. It's a very low-tech shed he works out off. Doubt he has email access during the day. He does however have a phone.
chezvegas85
22-08-12, 05:55 PM
I just added the tyre sealant stuff to solve my minute puncture in the back tyre, now holds pressure fine. This was around 6-700 miles ago. Mind you, I am a Luddite and a pretty 'steady' commuter rider so may not be suitable for someone who 'gives it the beans'/goes on trackdays
I just added the tyre sealant stuff to solve my minute puncture in the back tyre, now holds pressure fine. This was around 6-700 miles ago. Mind you, I am a Luddite and a pretty 'steady' commuter rider so may not be suitable for someone who 'gives it the beans'/goes on trackdays
Don't let on but it does a very good bodge;)
happysv
22-08-12, 07:41 PM
Ignore that lol
Thunderace
22-08-12, 07:53 PM
I just added the tyre sealant stuff to solve my minute puncture in the back tyre, now holds pressure fine. This was around 6-700 miles ago. Mind you, I am a Luddite and a pretty 'steady' commuter rider so may not be suitable for someone who 'gives it the beans'/goes on trackdays
There you go, Proof I'm not the only cowboy!:D
Fallout
22-08-12, 07:56 PM
I'll see what the deelio is with this Mike chap and Micheldever and if neither of them will fix it, I will perform the bodge. If I then die from a rear wheel blow out, you lot can pay for my funeral. I want it to be expensive!
Spank86
22-08-12, 07:57 PM
I'm just gonna stuff you in an old tv box.
Fallout
22-08-12, 08:01 PM
So long as I can look down and say my mate Sam Sung at my funeral, I'll be happy.
don't bother with a box, straight in the ground. Not a hole we're digging, just a ditch near a local dogging hot spot :lol:
Thunderace
22-08-12, 10:22 PM
don't bother with a box, straight in the ground. Not a hole we're digging, just a ditch near a local dogging hot spot :lol:
Nah, we could dig him a hole at said dogging spot, as long as we leave his ass poking out of the ground!;)
suzukigt380paul
22-08-12, 10:25 PM
if its just a slow puncture and the tyre doesnt look damaged just stick some puncture safe in it.ALWAYS works for me safe to a 150mph and will last the life of the tyre,and will once fitted not put tyre out of balance and is easy to clean up when you change the tyre,i always keep some on the shelf,can be used to prevent a puncture,but i only normally add it once i have a flat,but thats down to a cost thing as i have several tyres to look after
Bordtea
23-08-12, 03:55 AM
Havent read the whole thread mate so this might be a bit too late but after alot of searching Nick Robinson's seem to be the only place nearby that do puncture repairs. Micheldever tyres told me they'd repair it if it was a michelin.
Fallout
23-08-12, 07:07 AM
Cheers dude. Mine is a Michelin so will give mdever a ring and see if they're talking out of their **** or not.
Littlepeahead
23-08-12, 09:02 AM
Simon I really think the time has come to accept that this bike is a waste of time and upgrade to something more suited to your budget and riding ability.
So how about one of these...
http://tesco.scene7.com/is/image/tesco/208-4963_PI_TPS725365?wid=250&hei=250&$Detail$
Fallout
23-08-12, 09:13 AM
Clare, I have never bent a girl over my knee and spanked her after only a few hours in her company, but you're likely to be the first.
Clare, I have never bent a girl over my knee and spanked her after only a few hours in her company, but you're likely to be the first.
You two can author the follow up to 50shades then lol
Littlepeahead
23-08-12, 03:35 PM
50 Shades from what I understand is very badly written. I bet most of those women reading it on the beach this summer have never picked up a copy of Juliette by the Marquis de Sade. Did you know that the Sh! store have seen something like an 800% increase in sales of spanking paddles this year.
Did you know that the Sh! store have seen something like an 800% increase in sales of spanking paddles this year.
Do we take it then Fallout won't have to supply his own paddle:twisted:
Littlepeahead
23-08-12, 05:03 PM
No, I have a very stylish feather topped spanking cane. Bought for a party, where I went as the Princess of Darkness.
Ok .
Best we don't upset ya ;)
Ps
Fallout has gone quiet .I think his frightened now
Littlepeahead
23-08-12, 07:03 PM
He's not, he's repainting his dungeon.
Fallout
23-08-12, 08:13 PM
Sorry. I was away torturing my wenches.
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