Two flats
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RE: Two flats
If I remember my tire busting days correctly there are different size cores for different stems. Just like pipe threads vs. machine thread if you get the wrong one it may not seat properly. It is possible, I guess, for a hot tire to create enough pressure to blow the core out. Who has been working on your tires? I can't see somebody going through that to sabatoge your scoot. What are the chances you could even SEE the stem on a bagger that's parked? I think I would look at the maintainer.[>:]
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RE: Two flats
I had something similar on my RV. ALL 4 rear valve stems broke loose on a trip. They were the rubber type. They had been on for 3 years and all four turned loose. They were leaking and I was able to pump the tires up with my compressor but would leak down quite rapidly - about 15 miles of driving. Limped to a tire shop and had all 4 of them changed.
You said valve core - did you mean the metal guts to the valve stem or the rubber part that surrounds the valve core?
I wouldn't think someone sabatoged you unless there was something that indicated it was cut rather than just broke off.
Be careful out there.
You said valve core - did you mean the metal guts to the valve stem or the rubber part that surrounds the valve core?
I wouldn't think someone sabatoged you unless there was something that indicated it was cut rather than just broke off.
Be careful out there.
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RE: Two flats
Finally back on the road again[sm=happy046.gif]
dealer replaced both valve stems with new s.s. screw in type, had to replace ft tire cause of a busted belt. The only prob is the new ft tire is bw the rear is ww. I would've had to wait for another week or two for a ww tire, so I said p*** on it. Total $195[sm=shootshoot.gif] I feel like ***(never mind!)
dealer replaced both valve stems with new s.s. screw in type, had to replace ft tire cause of a busted belt. The only prob is the new ft tire is bw the rear is ww. I would've had to wait for another week or two for a ww tire, so I said p*** on it. Total $195[sm=shootshoot.gif] I feel like ***(never mind!)
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RE: Two flats
The caps wouldn't have any bearing on why the cores came out. The cynical analysis: Somebody -- either while you were at the bank or at the Harley dealer -- took a core wrench and backed out the cores to just before they popped out and then put the caps on loosley, knowing that tire pressure, heat and movement would eventually make them come out. A case of criminal intent to do harm, possibly just for the thrill of it.
The likely analysis: Cores weren't snugged down properly when you had new tires put on. Fancy caps, because they're heavy, could loosen over time and cores could come out. It's a coincidence that they both happened at the same time, but not outside the realm of possibility. You don't say what model you have, but the likelihood of someone being able to reach both valve cores without moving your bike is low if you've got a bagger. I have to roll my bike around some to get the valves in position to check the tires due to fenders and bags.
The likely analysis: Cores weren't snugged down properly when you had new tires put on. Fancy caps, because they're heavy, could loosen over time and cores could come out. It's a coincidence that they both happened at the same time, but not outside the realm of possibility. You don't say what model you have, but the likelihood of someone being able to reach both valve cores without moving your bike is low if you've got a bagger. I have to roll my bike around some to get the valves in position to check the tires due to fenders and bags.
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RE: Two flats
...no doubt someone loosened the cores on both wheels...chances of um both going flat like that are....well....let's just say you have a better chance of hitting the Powerball Lottery! TWICE!
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From: From the Burgh to the turd of N.E. OH
RE: Two flats
Although I didn't check to see if the cores were tight I did put a couple of #s air in the tires about a week before this happened. Oh it is a bagger '01 RK
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RE: Two flats
Starting to look like game time. Next time you go up there, take someone else with you. Don't go in together, and have the other person watch and see if there's anyone looking strange at you and/or your bike. Pics would be very helpful, especially if there is someone actually working at the dealership who might be wanting to play. Sounds like valve stems may not be the only thing needing adjusting.
There's a lot of wannabees who would do something like this. They look at someone on a dresser as a poser, and think they know it all after reading the latest Easyrider. Then they hit the strip bar and/or the crack pipe and think they have a clue. Whatever you do, don't back down.
Guys like that gotta go. End of story.
There's a lot of wannabees who would do something like this. They look at someone on a dresser as a poser, and think they know it all after reading the latest Easyrider. Then they hit the strip bar and/or the crack pipe and think they have a clue. Whatever you do, don't back down.
Guys like that gotta go. End of story.
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The caps wouldn't have any bearing on why the cores came out. The cynical analysis: Somebody -- either while you were at the bank or at the Harley dealer -- took a core wrench and backed out the cores to just before they popped out and then put the caps on loosley, knowing that tire pressure, heat and movement would eventually make them come out. A case of criminal intent to do harm, possibly just for the thrill of it.
The likely analysis: Cores weren't snugged down properly when you had new tires put on. Fancy caps, because they're heavy, could loosen over time and cores could come out. It's a coincidence that they both happened at the same time, but not outside the realm of possibility. You don't say what model you have, but the likelihood of someone being able to reach both valve cores without moving your bike is low if you've got a bagger. I have to roll my bike around some to get the valves in position to check the tires due to fenders and bags.
The caps wouldn't have any bearing on why the cores came out. The cynical analysis: Somebody -- either while you were at the bank or at the Harley dealer -- took a core wrench and backed out the cores to just before they popped out and then put the caps on loosley, knowing that tire pressure, heat and movement would eventually make them come out. A case of criminal intent to do harm, possibly just for the thrill of it.
The likely analysis: Cores weren't snugged down properly when you had new tires put on. Fancy caps, because they're heavy, could loosen over time and cores could come out. It's a coincidence that they both happened at the same time, but not outside the realm of possibility. You don't say what model you have, but the likelihood of someone being able to reach both valve cores without moving your bike is low if you've got a bagger. I have to roll my bike around some to get the valves in position to check the tires due to fenders and bags.
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