Anyone know of a ride in / ride out puncture repair place within easy striking distance of Bicester. The zephyr seems to have developed a squashy front tyre. -- Dan L (Oldbloke) My bike 1996 Kawasaki ZR1100 Zephyr M'boy's bike 2003 Honda NSR125R (Going) Spare Bike 1990 Suzuki TS50X (Patio Ornament) BOTAFOT #140 (KotL 2005), X-FOT#000, DIAABTCOD #26, BOMB#18 (slow)
In uk.rec.motorcycles, Dan L amazed us all with this pearl of wisdom: Nope, but don't you have a kwik-fit type place near there? Could be the valve, mate.
In uk.rec.motorcycles, Dan L amazed us all with this pearl of wisdom: Well, IANATF, but a puncture repair's a puncture repair, innit? I mean the AA did a front puncture on the CBR (pre-ratted) and it lasted the life of the tyre. In fact I did the BOMB run with it in.
do they do bikes then? I checked that last time I noticed it was flat, all seemed okay though. -- Dan L (Oldbloke) My bike 1996 Kawasaki ZR1100 Zephyr M'boy's bike 2003 Honda NSR125R (Going) Spare Bike 1990 Suzuki TS50X (Patio Ornament) BOTAFOT #140 (KotL 2005), X-FOT#000, DIAABTCOD #26, BOMB#18 (slow)
Seriously? -- Dan L (Oldbloke) My bike 1996 Kawasaki ZR1100 Zephyr M'boy's bike 2003 Honda NSR125R (Going) Spare Bike 1990 Suzuki TS50X (Patio Ornament) BOTAFOT #140 (KotL 2005), X-FOT#000, DIAABTCOD #26, BOMB#18 (slow)
Dan L emerged from their own little world to say http://www.superbiketyres.com/branch_location.htm Branches in Thame, Abingdon & Witney. I've used the Witney branch. They are very professional[1]. I've only had tyres fitted - phone them about a punture repair. Open until 5pm today and Sunday until noon [1] only tyre fitters I've seen use a torque wrench
Yes, if it's a slow puncture. I've used it for exactly this purpose and have done many miles using it in tyres- since I've been using it I've not had a single puncture. Recommended. I think 'slime' is pretty much the same.
Cheers. A trip to Halfords may be in order then. -- Dan L (Oldbloke) My bike 1996 Kawasaki ZR1100 Zephyr M'boy's bike 2003 Honda NSR125R (Going) Spare Bike 1990 Suzuki TS50X (Patio Ornament) BOTAFOT #140 (KotL 2005), X-FOT#000, DIAABTCOD #26, BOMB#18 (slow)
I know it's supposed to be ok in sportsbike tyres but I'd be reluctant to leave it in the tyre for long whereas I'd quite happily ride flat out on a plugged tyre. I've not got a reason for this but that doesn't matter in the greater scheme of things. I've got a bit of a problem at the moment in that I need to look at replacing my rear tyre but I don't need a front one yet. I always like to have the same type of tyre back and front but if I was replacing both I wouldn't be putting the same type on again. Do I just change the rear like for like and wait until the front has worn out before changing to something different, do I change both even though the front is ok or do I mix them up? I was hoping Champ would replace his rear tyre before me so I could get some feedback from him but the useless bastard insists on using his gixxer and asking me what I'm doing about tyres. I reckon it'll be two new tyres fitted over winter when the bike has a rest.
That bit's true but by the same token, a bike tyre-fitter and a car tyre-fitter ain't the same thing. Most car places simply don't have the facilities if, indeed, the knowledge and, unsurprisingly, vice-versa. Few franchise/chains like Kwik-Fit do both bike and car tyres although some of the larger independants do. As to Dan, sorry I dunno.
My problem is that it appears that tyre peeps won't repair Z rated tyres, and seeing as mine only have a few thousand miles on I am reluctant to bin it. The puncture seems to be really slow, so I reckon I'll give the goop a go. Prolly won't make me popular with mt garage when I do come to change the tyre, but there you go. -- Dan L (Oldbloke) My bike 1996 Kawasaki ZR1100 Zephyr M'boy's bike 2003 Honda NSR125R (Going) Spare Bike 1990 Suzuki TS50X (Patio Ornament) BOTAFOT #140 (KotL 2005), X-FOT#000, DIAABTCOD #26, BOMB#18 (slow)
Dan L emerged from their own little world to say I've had ZR tyres repaired at 2 places. Five Acres Garage near Coleford and the now defunct 2 Wheel Tyres in Gloucester. The latter was the best as the service was off the books and generally involved a fiver into the fitter's back pocket. Five Acres charged me a tenner + VAT. As far as the gloop goes it didn't cause a problem when I used it on a GS tyre. I used Tyreweld to get me home on a bank holiday Monday. There was very little residue on the rim which came off easily.
You're not short of a few bob - change 'em both and fit the type you want and stop being such a pikey ****. You can always take the part-worn front tyre away with you and move it on or use it to necklace a gatso. Looking after their own arses. Not repairing Z-rated tyres is bollocks. Many places do just that, but some are more concerned about possible comebacks than offering decent service to the pikey community. Anyway, why the **** have you got Z-rated tyres in any case? It's only a fucking old Zephyr, so the tyre is hardly going to be subjected to gross acceleration forces and continuous high speeds - and you ride the thing, so the cornering forces will be pretty minimal. The only exceptional factor is the weight of the bastard. What you need is a pair of T-rated Cheng Shins with a band of concrete compound across the centre inch - last you for ever, they will. Goop it. Fitters don't seem to give a shit any more, as the modern stuff sticks to the tyre and not the wheel. Make sure you adhere(sic) to the instructions about rotating the wheel though.
Heh, I am a proud member. The Avons were recommended here, I only realised they were Z rated when I checked today. Are you trying to say something about my cornering skills? Heh, sounds about right for me then. Reckon I will, when I can be arsed to find some of the stuff. -- Dan L (Oldbloke) My bike 1996 Kawasaki ZR1100 Zephyr M'boy's bike 2003 Honda NSR125R (Going) Spare Bike 1990 Suzuki TS50X (Patio Ornament) BOTAFOT #140 (KotL 2005), X-FOT#000, DIAABTCOD #26, BOMB#18 (slow)
Well, I don't think Dan's got a sports bike. My experience over about 20k miles has been it's fine. Or at least it doesn't make the BMW feel any different.
I wish I could afford to just sling tyres away because they don't feel right. I know what I want to do and I know what I can afford to do and I reckon I'll strike a compromise between the two.
