I bought 2 new tires for my bike (yamaha R6) but my back tire has a flat i dont know anyone with a truck so i was thinking about riding the bike to the repair shop its about 5 to 10 min away from my house just taking the side streets and going slow anyone have any other suggestions.
2007-03-20 08:56:03 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
the harley shop close to me would come get my bike if i couldnt bring it in. bro, dont even think about tryin to run it on a flat. u'll never make it. getting a flat when on the road can be extremely hazardous to ur health. when u know the tire is no good, dont push ur luck...rent a truck, or maybe ask a neighbor if he's got 1. i recently saw a meter scoot in the local hd shop...if u need to, call the local hd shop. they'll hook ya up and u wont risk splashin ur bike and trashin it.
2007-03-20 10:02:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just take the wheel off the bike and get it changed in the shop. If cost isn't an issue you can have the shop pick it up in their truck. Don't have it towed unless the tower has a lot of experience with sportbikes... I've heard too many horror stories about towing bikes 0_o
drive the bike with a flat and you risk destroying the rim. How large is the puncture? You can use one of those cheap tire sealing kits and reinflate the tire if it is just a nail or something similar. Don't use the tire sealing goo... makes it really annoying to mount the new tire.
2007-03-20 18:34:17 · answer #2 · answered by Shakespeare, William 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it is any kind of repair shop they will come get it for a small but reasonable fee. What ever you do don't ride it.
If you are mechanically inclined and have a way to lift it you can remove the tire and take it in.
You could also check hourly rental at the local U-haul.
Tow trucks are another possible way however they are expensive but insured.
If you know anyone with ATV's , dirt bikes, or snowmachines. they might be able to help you by either hauling it of knowing someone that can haul it for you.
2007-03-20 17:02:38 · answer #3 · answered by dreamwever4u2 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You'll never ride it all that way without shreding the tyre and probably ruining the rim. Stick the bike on a padock stand, take the back wheel off and take it to the repair shop in a car/cab. If you don't have a padock stand, invest in one. It's almost essential when running a sportsbike.
2007-03-20 16:05:54 · answer #4 · answered by SpannerMonkey 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
AAA maybe, have it towed its not that much money. or if you have a lil 4 wheel dolly , put the back wheel on the dolly and strapp it real good and push it, if you drive the bike with a flat you will need to buy a new rim. i think the best way to have it done is to take the rim off and take a cab or walk to the shop.
2007-03-20 16:22:42 · answer #5 · answered by Spankster 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Take the wheels off the bike and take them in. You'll ruin the rims riding on flats.
2007-03-20 16:28:13 · answer #6 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Take the wheel off yourself... that said, if you don't have the tools:
Rent a truck.
Call the dealership.. they may offer a tow-in service for about the same price as a truck rental or free if you're that close.
2007-03-20 16:09:11 · answer #7 · answered by KrautRocket 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i know most harly shops offer a call out service where they will come pick your bike up for you, your best bet is to either call your closest shop, because i know harley dosnt work on yamaha. but you are close id say either push it, or go rent a bike trailer.DO NOT DRIVE IT!
2007-03-20 18:11:31 · answer #8 · answered by Chris P 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
last time i had a blow out...on my rear tire i ended up having to have it towed...i couldn't handle pushing 350# to the shop.. i didn't want to ride her any further cause i had had an accident years ago which caused my rim to be bent...so towing was my best bet....it was more costly actually to have my biked towed then my car...AAA is good for somethings but in Lou,Ky...they didn't tow bikes on the regular AAA card...they actually want you to buy membership for RV etc coverage...I WOULD have it towed just to take care of the rims and for your and other drivers safety good luck peace em
2007-03-20 16:23:48 · answer #9 · answered by emarblack 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
dont drive it bc you run the risk of messing up your rim. unless it hold air for long enough. other wise find a buddy with a truck or get some kind of trailer
2007-03-20 16:00:06 · answer #10 · answered by stanggtkid 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋