dirt dame 561 Posted July 9, 2007 Hi all, I am leaving to go do a little ride from Pine Valley maybe over to Corral Canyon, will probably be there by 3:15. No street, all dirt, if anybody doesn't have anything better to do, join me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 561 Posted July 10, 2007 Well, it's all over now, I had lots of fun and a flat tire. Now I'll have dinner and fix a flat tire Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
husky4me 0 Posted July 10, 2007 Well, it's all over now, I had lots of fun and a flat tire Now I'll have dinner and fix a flat tire I don't like flat tires From all my riding through out the years since I was 9-years-old, I never had a flat tire until Saturday on the way to Carguys home (through Otay Montain Dirt). It was not fun... I was lucky my cel was active and my son could pick me up. Actually I enjoyed the scenery while I waited in the heat (saw some interesting birds). I tried to fix the flat by myself (with out my mechanically oriented son's help) on Sunday (I wanted to pretend I was in the middle of nowhere). I set the bike on some stand, and when I pulled the rear tire the bike fell to the side on top of me, and I could not get up for some time. After I put a new tube, while I tried to push the rubber on the rim, I pinched the new tub and there goes the air ...Anayway, I dislike flat tires... why are there big nails on trails and off-roading places?? I would not mind if it's a natural source (I got a flat on my Jeep while riding a trail in Baja, and it was a sharp rock). Well, I would mind, but not be upset. But if I want to be a real adventure rider, I supposed I need to learn my bike in and out and be ready for what ever happens. At least now I got a little more confidence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastaPilot 17 Posted July 10, 2007 Sorry to hear about the flat. Such misfortunes are certainly unfortunate. I can say I've had a flat or two in my day. A small can of Motorcycle fix-a-flat is a good idea for the tool bag. If not, a patch kit or tube, tire irons and pump are now with me on every ride. I've been sitting on this one for awhile but I think I'm gonna start using it.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 561 Posted July 10, 2007 Sorry to hear about the flat. Such misfortunes are certainly unfortunate. I can say I've had a flat or two in my day. A small can of Motorcycle fix-a-flat is a good idea for the tool bag. If not, a patch kit or tube, tire irons and pump are now with me on every ride. I've been sitting on this one for awhile but I think I'm gonna start using it.... I always carry a full kit with irons, pump, patches etc, but didn't even notice a problem while I was riding. Got home and....hey a flat rear tire with a great big metal thingie sticking out of it. The bead wasn't even disturbed, so it must have happened near the end. This was a ride on a twostroke THE BEST THING ON EARTH! oops, did I say that out loud? so I probably would have beat my camera to an early grave, carrying it on that bike. I ride a twostroke just a wee bit different than something with four strokes, something about the power to weight ratio and also power to displacement ratio. Even crashes are more fun on a twostroke Anyway, it's the same old terrain, I'm by myself and the most exciting thing in it, so it would be tough to come up with some good photos, but if I did, I'd be sure to post 'em in the 'writeups and photos" section Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
