Got screwed on Thursday

[cougar8000]

Get home late in the evening, pull in the garage take my helmet and ear plug out and hear "shhhhhh". I look around and see no one there. And then I realize that it is coming from the rear of the bike. Get a flash light and sure enough. nail in the rear tire. Put the bike on the center stand right away. I knew it was coming down.

Yesterday my kid was really curious about it and I decided to show him what got me.

I had a really hard time trying to get it out and could not figure out why. It felt that it was sideways because there was a little bulge just 1/4 inch from the head. I guess it went a bit sideways. After 10 minutes dealing with it it was finally out. Look at this monster, it went all the way to the second head. I was originally planning to fix the tire, now I think I better get a new one.

 

[slapnpop]

Yep, temporary construction nail.

Been visiting a building site, or driving by one lately?

 

[cougar8000]

Yep, temporary construction nail.
Been visiting a building site, or driving by one lately?

Construction all around me. I guess I was lucky not getting one sooner. It has been going on for over 6 month already.

 

[ionbeam]

I've picked up a staging nail in a rear tire also. The nail went in so that the first head was inside the tire and the other head was outside. My nail went in at an angle so that the tip came out the sidewall of the tire. When the nail was down on the road it stuck out the side, when it was up it pulled all the way back in, then when down again poked another hole. Within a few rotations of the tire it took out a 1/2 dollar size hole in the sidewall resulting near instantaneously deflation at 60 mph in the midst of rush hour traffic. When the bike slewed sideways I was concerned about it ripping the tire off the bead and all the cars scattering to get out of my way. I withdrew from my luck bucket that day and made it safely to the side of the road. Staging nails suck.

 

[Toecutter]

How's the tire otherwise? I recently plugged my Storm rear, and figure I'll just ride it out. I've been spending money like the government lately, so I hope going frugal on my tire doesn't bite me in the ass.

 

[cougar8000]

How's the tire otherwise? I recently plugged my Storm rear, and figure I'll just ride it out. I've been spending money like the government lately, so I hope going frugal on my tire doesn't bite me in the ass.

Tire has 4500 on it already other wise it looks good.. I have pluged before and it is not a problem. What scares me is the first head went through and it went sideways. I mean there was a bulge about 1/4 inch from the second head.

Trust me I do have have green growing in my basement. But this one scares me.

 

[Murph]

You caught a big one. IMHO, since it's a rear with 4500 miles, I'm with you and I'd change it.

Then I'd find somebody that's done me wrong and I'd stick the nail in their tire!!

 

[2006FJR]

Throw on Smart Tire while you are at it so you don't find out you have no air in your tire while on a triple overpass doing 90 MPH.

 

[ionbeam]

Guess I didn't state the purpose of my original post, cougar8000, you probably should remove the tire and check for internal sidewall damage. Especially considering the nail went in at an angle.

 

[Rev Ed]

When I had my Goldwing I had a 6" nail go through the bottem of the rear tire at an angle and out the sidewall. Would not have known it but I started hearing a "clicky" as the tip of the nail brushed against the bag bracket. Says alot about the construction of cycle tires as the sidewall did not tear in the least bit.

The amazing part was that the nail did not go through the inner part of the tire. When I had the tire removed, you could see a slight buldge on the inside but that was it. What really sucked was that it was a new tire with less than 500 miles on it.

While it was very tempting to reuse the tire, I did not know exactly how much damage was done so why take a chance. I am very comfortable plugging a nail hole that is straight in (and have done so on several bikes) but when I suspect that there might be more damage involved, I replace the tire.

 

[Rickster]

At least you got home ok -- I got stranded Clicky

ended up being this in the tire:

Never did figure out what it was -- but it ended up completely inside the tire!

The other oddest thing I've gotten a flat from was a 10" screw bit similar to this one:

 

[DucatiSSsp]

Get home late in the evening, pull in the garage take my helmet and ear plug out and hear "shhhhhh". I look around and see no one there. And then I realize that it is coming from the rear of the bike. Get a flash light and sure enough. nail in the rear tire. Put the bike on the center stand right away. I knew it was coming down.
Yesterday my kid was really curious about it and I decided to show him what got me.

I had a really hard time trying to get it out and could not figure out why. It felt that it was sideways because there was a little bulge just 1/4 inch from the head. I guess it went a bit sideways. After 10 minutes dealing with it it was finally out. Look at this monster, it went all the way to the second head. I was originally planning to fix the tire, now I think I better get a new one.

When reading the thread title, I thought you received a performance award from your local LEO! I'd rather take a nail than a ticket anyday.

Had two punctures within 3 months as I would contribute those to the construction site across the street from work. Luckily I had put 3K+ on the first puncture replacement. Never had one in the previous 22 years of cycling. :glare:

 

[cougar8000]

Guess I didn't state the purpose of my original post, cougar8000, you probably should remove the tire and check for internal sidewall damage. Especially considering the nail went in at an angle.

The more I think about it the more I am inclined to at least explore the possibility of fixing it. Will keep posted.

 

[cougar8000]

Not sure if anyone cares to know but here it is anyway

What a PIA dealing with a flat tire. called the guy that always did my tires. He is now busy selling scooters and has no time to deal with me...so I call few other shops. One quoted me to patch it up for 40 the other asked for 70. I said you got to be nuts, I can get a brand new tire for 116.

Started to look at the new tires, found some good reviews from people here on 021. Called Ronayers.com since they did not have them on the web site yet. They told me they can get front and rear shipped for 225, but it would take 5 days. Local places want anywhere between 170 and 190 just for the rear.

So, I went to auto store and picked up my self a genuine tire plug kit used plenty of cement and whola tire held air pressure of 45 until morning. Cut off the remaining part that was sticking out, double check the pressure and rode to work. Before I left I lowered pressure to 42 and it was still 42 when I got to work. Yes, i know it should go up when tire gets hot. But my commute is only 2.5 miles. So, will have to see what happens in the near future.

mean while I will be placing order for 021 front and rear.

 

[weekend rider]

That flat object you can guess what it is, Kind of looks like part of a carpenters wood plane asmall one a trim plane

 

[weekend rider]

That flat object you can guess what it is, Kind of looks like part of a carpenters wood plane the blade for a small trim plane.