Is it possible to carry tyres?

[gettin2dizzy]

I've got a service on Wednesday and need to pick up a new set of tyres. Is it possible to carry a set of motorcycle tyres on a bike? It can't be easy!

[Stu]

Of Course!
Soulkiss does it every time he gets on a bike, just copy him. (round your middle)

[Ceri JC]

Yes. I have carried 2 tyres and a rear paddock stand on the back on mine, no problem. Bit of duct tape is all you need. No need to go overboard, you'd be amazed how little tape you actually need to secure it safely. Little tip, tape both tyres together first then tape that to the bike, makes it a bit more secure. Let us know how you get on!

[Lozzo]

It can be done easily enough, but make sure you cover your rear bodywork cos they will overlap the seat. I had a pair of Diablos strapped to the back of my Bandit for a 375 mile trip to Glasgow once, all my weekend gear fitted nicely in the centre.

[gettin2dizzy]

lol. so tailpack on and whack them over that?! or just over your body?!

[Ceri JC]

lol. so tailpack on and whack them over that?! or just over your body?!

If you need to carry a tailpack anyway, yes I'd put them around that, if not, I'd just tape them to each other and tape that to your pillion seat(rear tyre at the bottom). If you're going any sort of distance, I'd put some of the padding you put under soft luggage to prevent scratches. For a quick 2 mile ride across town though, I didn't bother and there were no marks on mine from it.

[thor]

I rode a small distance with tyres round my waist once. A little awkward, some funny looks and a tyre mark on the tank (which has now gone). Otherwise, fine.

[Razor]

I put a ratchet strap around a pair and strapped them to my back.

[John Burt]

Did you look like some freaky Ninja Turtle - cool!!

[arenalife]

If you put them round your waist imagine how far you could roll if you came off :)

[Blue_SV650S]

I rode a small distance with tyres round my waist once. A little awkward, some funny looks and a tyre mark on the tank (which has now gone). Otherwise, fine.

That is what I do, I think it is the best option as you are not worried if they are falling off the back all the time!! :D

An old t-shirt to protect the tank and round your waist is the way to go!!! :cool:

[northwind]

Get a sportsrack... Makes stuff like this dead easy:

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i264/Northwindlowlander/wheels.jpg

Obviously that's just wheels, but you can do it fine with tyres on them, or just with tyres. Hardly essential, but they're very handy things to have around.

[Razor]

Did you look like some freaky Ninja Turtle - cool!!

You mean more than normally?

http://2.content.collegehumor.com/d1/ch6/d/e/collegehumor.29d6eaadc30269e020a7464e5e0f7426.jpg

[SVeeedy Gonzales]

I rode a small distance with tyres round my waist once. A little awkward, some funny looks and a tyre mark on the tank (which has now gone). Otherwise, fine.

Though if they're michelins people will think you're a new advert...