Lets say the front tire. If it blows is ther absolutely no way of staying up? How much does it depend upon your speed? I've ridden in the country for two years, but then moved to L.A., and now am thinking about riding on the freeway. Will a blowout kill you?
2007-05-07 04:02:32 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
I've had two high-speed blowouts on a loaded cruiser. the front, believe it or not, is easier to control, if your arms are strong enough. Plus, you can use the rear brake. You can't use any brakes if the rear blows.
When the rear blows, the bike slides full-lock one way, then the other. It continues to do this as you slow, ever so slowly. When you get down to 20-30mph is when it gets really bad, as that's when the tire truly goes flat and tries to walk off the rim. If it gets off the rim, it'll lock the wheel. Just stay with it and let it slow at its own rate; remember, it isn't safe until it's STOPPED.
Stand on the pegs and grab the tank with your knees. Pull the clutch, so the engine doesn't fight the grip. Let the bike do what it needs to do, but stay in control, all the way to full stop.
2007-05-07 05:03:20 · answer #1 · answered by Yesugi 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually you wont have a blowout where the tire gets shredded. It might just get punctured. ease off the gas and let the bike coast to a stop. Dont try to turn or stop short. Slowing down is the hardest part. when your going fast, the centrifical force keeps the tire expanded to the correct shape. Once you get below say 30mph, the tire starts to get wobbly... but as long as you are calm and dont make any sudden movements you'll be ok.
I was following my buddy when he ran over a peice of metal that put a 2 inch slice in his back tire. He rode for a mile before he even realized something was wrong (we were on a straight highway). He carefully slowed down to the side of the road and was able to stop safely.
2007-05-07 12:35:12 · answer #2 · answered by NY1Krr 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you stay on top of your tire maintenance, you really shouldn't ever have a blowout. Check your pressures regularly (at least weekly). Keep an eye on your tire wear. Look for any foreign objects in your tires.
IF a blowout occurs, roll of the throttle slowly and grab the clutch. Coast the bike to a stop as best you can. If at all possible, try to get to the right side of the road, so you can land in grass vs the hard asphalt.
2007-05-07 11:26:58 · answer #3 · answered by dynamike742002 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I rode off road for many years, I'd equate a blow out to riding in deep sand . The bike will " fish " around, but if you don't panic you have a good chance of keeping the bike up.
I have had a few blow outs over the years and not gone down, I was fortunate each time to be going straight. I instinctively switched to that sand riding experience and worked with the bike , No heavy braking, and *NO* brake on the flat tire.
If you keep your "cool" and calmly correct as the bike wiggles around ,there is a strong chance to ride it out.
If you want to know what a blow out feels like, go ride in some deep sand.
2007-05-07 12:39:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
From my experience, the centrifugal force keeps the tire in some form. The weight isn't enough to cause the tire to shred and it stays on the rim. As long as you remain upright and are not in a curve you'll be able to get to the shoulder. No doubt it's a bit hair rasing because the bike is wobbly with a flat. A good thing to keep in mind, is that 4 wheels are more stable that 2.
2007-05-07 11:13:12 · answer #5 · answered by warrentalb 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
(Hurt Report 1981) "3. Vehicle failure accounted for less than 3% of these motorcycle accidents, and most of those were single vehicle accidents where control was lost due to a puncture flat. "
I've had flats on the front (only) and rear (only) at 50 mph without crashing.
Because of the advances in tire manufacturing blow-outs are rare and usually involve hitting large road debris.
2007-05-07 14:57:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In all my riding, I have never had a flat on the front. Many on the rear. The riding in sand analogy is a good one. That's just what it feels like. As many have said "blowouts" are rare. I have never seen one, and I don't know anyone who has. Slow leaks, yes. Rapid flats, yes. Blowouts, no.
2007-05-07 22:03:55 · answer #7 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd worry less about the blowout than I would LA drivers. They are not looking for motorcycles out here; these are the most distracted drivers I have seen in the entire US. Most the time they have a cell phone up to their ear and are oblivious to the world, much less a motorcycle.
There are a lot of hostile ones too, they will try and hit you or purposely cut you off.
I used to love driving and riding before I moved to LA...now I hate both. Save up for a car...you'll want the extra metal around you out here.
2007-05-07 11:25:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
First of all it's very unlikely that a motorcycle tyre blows out, you can have a flat from a slow leak. I have ridden with a flat front tyre,as long as you keep the speed up you will be OK, if you get a flat on the rear you have to stop and repair it.
2007-05-07 13:01:24 · answer #9 · answered by JT 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
new tires are very good, and its unusual to have a complete blowout. If you are going straight, and you get a puncture, you probably can keep it up due to centrifugal force. if you are ina curve, you may need to straighten it before braking gentl
use the brake for the tire that is not punctured
2007-05-11 16:07:46 · answer #10 · answered by Bill 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋