Hell froze over
Thread Starter
|
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 13,402
Likes: 941
From: Illinois
Hell froze over
Been riding since 1956 and always did my own work. Dealer only saw the bikes for warranty/recall work.
Well today ended 57 year streak. I was installing new tires on my 07 FXSTC and just as I was levering the last bit of bead over the rim I pinched the tube.
The 21" rim is only 2.75 inches wide. I was difficult to get the spoon in and very little room to be sure the tube wasn't there.
I realized that if I got a new tube the odds were likely that it would happen again. So, I put my tail between my legs and walked into the dealers service area and had them do it.
The charge for mounting and balancing was only $25 which was very low for a HD dealer. The tube with tax was $30. Most would have put a new tube in anyway on a 7 year old tire and tube.
I don't care for tubes and HD has done away with them. But I'm a few years late.
I did two other bikes through the winter for new tires but they were all tubeless and more normal width rims. Piece of cake.
My rep is ruined now. I have to go and tell my sons that I paid to have a tire changed. They may disown me.
Well today ended 57 year streak. I was installing new tires on my 07 FXSTC and just as I was levering the last bit of bead over the rim I pinched the tube.
The 21" rim is only 2.75 inches wide. I was difficult to get the spoon in and very little room to be sure the tube wasn't there.
I realized that if I got a new tube the odds were likely that it would happen again. So, I put my tail between my legs and walked into the dealers service area and had them do it.
The charge for mounting and balancing was only $25 which was very low for a HD dealer. The tube with tax was $30. Most would have put a new tube in anyway on a 7 year old tire and tube.
I don't care for tubes and HD has done away with them. But I'm a few years late.
I did two other bikes through the winter for new tires but they were all tubeless and more normal width rims. Piece of cake.
My rep is ruined now. I have to go and tell my sons that I paid to have a tire changed. They may disown me.
Last edited by lh4x4; Apr 22, 2013 at 10:19 PM.
Club Member
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 66,110
Likes: 51,394
From: Niles Canyon Ca.
Been riding since 1956 and always did my own work. Dealer only saw the bikes for warranty/recall work.
Well today ended 57 year streak. I was installing new tires on my 07 FXSTC and just as I was levering the last bit of bead over the rim I pinched the tube.
The 21" rim is only 2.75 inches wide. I was difficult to get the spoon in and very little room to be sure the tube wasn't there.
I realized that if I got a new tube the odds were likely that it would happen again. So, I put my tail between my legs and walked into the dealers service area and had them do it.
The charge for mounting and balancing was only $25 which was very low for a HD dealer. The tube with tax was $30. Most would have put a new tube in anyway on a 7 year old tire and tube.
I don't care for tubes and HD has done away with them. But I'm a few years late.
I did two other bikes through the winter for new tires but they were all tubeless and more normal width rims. Piece of cake.
My rep is ruined now. I have to go and tell my sons that I paid to have a tire changed. They may disown me.
Well today ended 57 year streak. I was installing new tires on my 07 FXSTC and just as I was levering the last bit of bead over the rim I pinched the tube.
The 21" rim is only 2.75 inches wide. I was difficult to get the spoon in and very little room to be sure the tube wasn't there.
I realized that if I got a new tube the odds were likely that it would happen again. So, I put my tail between my legs and walked into the dealers service area and had them do it.
The charge for mounting and balancing was only $25 which was very low for a HD dealer. The tube with tax was $30. Most would have put a new tube in anyway on a 7 year old tire and tube.
I don't care for tubes and HD has done away with them. But I'm a few years late.
I did two other bikes through the winter for new tires but they were all tubeless and more normal width rims. Piece of cake.
My rep is ruined now. I have to go and tell my sons that I paid to have a tire changed. They may disown me.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 13,092
Likes: 13,022
From: Texas, USA
Time to hang it up and sell the Harley, old man. Swap it for a Hoveround.
Just pulling your chain. A 57 year streak is longer than most of the young whippersnappers on this forum have been breathing air!
Great job.
Just pulling your chain. A 57 year streak is longer than most of the young whippersnappers on this forum have been breathing air!
Great job.
Supporter
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 6,724
Likes: 234
From: Altoona, Pa.
You're on probation.
Trending Topics
Intermediate
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 37
Likes: 1
From: Central WI
I'd say you've earned the luxury of letting somebody else do the work for you. Sit back and watch some of the cute young girls selling the motorclothes while they deal with the headaches.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
