Guest Nailer45 Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Yes my Conti attack was rolling along and The evil Nail burrowed into the Conti's skin , causing the air which gives it life to slowly bleed away... What i cant believe is that at the gas station the tire was still on the rim with only 8psi left in it.. The wife and I were returning home from a 150 mile sprint last night and about 2 miles from home the handling on the bike began to change as Turning a few corners I could feel something was not right. Pulled into gas station and looked at the front tire (all is good) and then looked at the rear tire and there was melted chunks of rubber all over the tire as if I had just done 2 track days of hard running. Then I saw it The Evil Nail with its ugly little head sticking out of my tire..*&%($$..CENSORED.. Checked the air pressure 8 psi and to think i was just on interstate 57 running 85mph with traffic with the wifey on the back...Damn how lucky we are we didnt go down... Aired it up and rode home .. Time to order another tire and bite the bullet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Silver#788 Posted July 21, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted July 21, 2007 Is it odd that "Nailer45" found a nail. Can I hope to soon find silver?? :unsure: Glad you made it home safe man!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rivcyko Posted July 21, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted July 21, 2007 HA! Not laughing at you. I picked up a nail, in my rear road attack, about 200 miles, after putt'n it on. Do these tires attract nails? LOL. Glad you made it, without incident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer Madness Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 If this is your first one, you only have 44 to go <_< :o I think it's time to change your handle, buddy! :unsure: :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 Take it to a shop and have them plug it. Well worth it! :thumbsup: If you don't like that idea, have it done anyway, and keep it for a spare. Then you have a backup for the next 44 tires... :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rice Posted July 22, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted July 22, 2007 Then you have a backup for the next 44 tires... Nailer, you better get a bigger garage. 44 tires take up plenty of room :unsure: Silver#788[/size]']Is it odd that "Nailer45" found a nail. Can I hope to soon find silver?? :goofy: :unsure: And what am I supposed to find in my tires? :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 And what am I supposed to find in my tires? Uncle Ben? -a-Roni? accessories for a Honda Civic? :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rivcyko Posted July 22, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted July 22, 2007 Gonna change my name to, "$1,000,000GOLDBAR". LOL. Find that in your tire. "Damn, I thought the bike felt funny,..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 Gonna change my name to, "$1,000,000GOLDBAR". LOL. Find that in your tire. "Damn, I thought the bike felt funny,..." Wouldn't "winning lottery ticket" be a little easier on everyone/thing involved? :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 007 Posted July 22, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted July 22, 2007 I put less than 100 miles on a new Bridgestone and found a nail in it when I got home. $500 dollars later, I finally have a good new tire on the back with no nails. Of course it couldn't find its way into the front Dunlop that has a few thousand miles on it - that would be way too convenient :pissed: By the logic of this thread, I should have found sand in my tires instead of nails. I want a re-do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vanion2 Posted July 22, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted July 22, 2007 Take it to a shop and have them plug it. Well worth it! :thumbsup: If you don't like that idea, have it done anyway, and keep it for a spare. I was told this is a very bad idea and the top speed on riding a plugged tire would be about 45 mph for street bikes. Most shops here won't even do it because of liability reasons. :warranty: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfrurknee Posted July 22, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted July 22, 2007 Take it to a shop and have them plug it. Well worth it! :thumbsup: If you don't like that idea, have it done anyway, and keep it for a spare. I was told this is a very bad idea and the top speed on riding a plugged tire would be about 45 mph for street bikes. Most shops here won't even do it because of liability reasons. :warranty: Actually there are some plugs available that are installed from the inside that are safe at the rated speed for the tire. The procedure requires you to drill a hole where the puncture is then using a special adhesive glue the plug in. It has a large diameter top (think mushroom) that makes for a secure fit. Even better is to get the Avons. Any puncture on a low mileage tire will get you a brand new one..free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 I think my wife was more upset than Me ..LOL She is a speed freak and she was asking how much a new tire was and how long it would take to get it ..LOL . I found out yesterday when i got home from work that she went through my motorcycle folder and found the site i bought the tire off of and ordered me a new Conti attack, Now thats a woman who loves riding.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 I was going to have the tire repaired with a plug/patch that is cemented inside the tire and save it as a spare in case i become a nail magnet again.. I might even sale it to some guys i know for thier track bikes..I would tell them it was patched/plugged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rice Posted July 22, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted July 22, 2007 I think my wife was more upset than Me ..LOL She is a speed freak and she was asking how much a new tire was and how long it would take to get it ..LOL . I found out yesterday when i got home from work that she went through my motorcycle folder and found the site i bought the tire off of and ordered me a new Conti attack, Now thats a woman who loves riding.. Lucky man. Never mind the damn tire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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