Rear tire was getting bald so I figure I’d let the local HD shop replace it. Less than 50 miles later my rear brake went out. Yanked the caliper to find a bent spring. I had to wonder about that one.
Anyways, less than 300 miles later I’m pulling into one of the other local HD’s to pick up ‘o’ rings and a derby cover gasket. I come out to the scoot and go to take off to rear flat tire. Frigging nail in the tire, one of those things they use to hold coax. It was a Monday which is a HD service nightmare. I sat there 5 hrs.
First dealer hit me for $400, second dealer was $325. Same owners,different stores. Needless to say we won’t be going back to the first store. Talk about a couple of weeks bad luck. Got to laugh about it and move on.

 

That stinks, dude. Hope your luck takes a better turn.

 

Flats tires. I only have two words...RIDE ON. It seals tire punctures AND balances them. I had a nail in my back tire and the tech pointed it out to me. He said it wasn't leaking air and I told him I had Ride On in them. So I know it works.

 

+1 on Ride On

 

I have Ride On in my rear tire, and heartily recommend it. Unfortunately my front tire is spoked (inner tube), and RO isn't too effective with those. I like the look of spokes, but my next bike will be cast wheels because I really want RO in my tires. Being able to take a puncture and pull over safely, or even ride home safely, it a very big positive.

 

 

My $250 souvenir, went straight in center of tread small end first. Had about 1k on the tire. Bugger.

 

At least you got a free Leatherman out of the deal.

 

Where are you guys buying Ride On? Is it tough to get it into the rear tire while it's on the back of a Ultra and should this be put in before or after getting a flat. Tks.

 

I bought it on Amazon, a 2 bottle pack. They have different formulas, you'll need the one specifically for motorcycles. Easy to install, you remove the valve stem to let air out of the tire, add the amount directed, and reinflate.