re: RE Classic Chrome 500 (9500kms Done):The "Maroon Marauder" THUMP's home!! Quote:
Originally Posted by nareshtrao Max 30 - 32 in rear and 22 - 24 in the front wheel. Ensure you have correct tube and not a stand-by of different size. |
I was using the stand-off tube as during a ride on highway my original tube was punctured with a nail right through and through and used the Bajaj Pulsar tube as there was no other option.
This puncture happened within 500kms of riding on that stand-off tube Quote:
Originally Posted by bblost Mobike. I never use a patched tube on my bike. |
I too dont beileve in it. This tube as mentioned above was brand new though a stand-off one and of non-brand as i got it from a puncture shop somewhere on outskirts of city on a sunday afternoon Quote:
Originally Posted by bblost If it has a flat, I get the bike home and replace the tube with a new one.I think a 19" tube (Dunlop) cost me under 300 when I last bought one. |
Yeah, I think I will keep a spare brand new tube with me at all times. What's the best brand on a BULL? I am back on bikes after a long period so i am totally out of information on these basic aspects Quote:
Originally Posted by bblost Check if there is a nail or something inside the tire. Causing so many punctures in such a short time. Its not normal nor is it acceptable. |
It was the first inspection and checked the tyre thoroughly and found no nail ( 1st time puncture had a long one).
Installed the new tube after dousing the insides of the tyre with lots of talcum powder. Quote:
Originally Posted by bblost Its very easy to remove the rear wheel. Its far easier than pushing the bike. |
I am too lazy on these aspects. Forget about removing the bike tyre. I dont even know how to change a flat in a car Quote:
Originally Posted by Torquedo Mobike -
Pardon me, but you are way beyond the permissible limits on the tyre pressure, the owners manual categorically states the following: Solo:
Front: 20 Rear: 30 Pillion:
Front: 22 Rear: 32 |
I kept just high pressure on insistence of puncture shop fellow as he said better to keep higher pressure during summer
Anyways, i normally keep 35 in rear and 30 in front. Is that too also on higher side?
As wifey rides the bike more than occassionally, so what should be a good mix of pressure rating to choose considering its a solo-cum-pillion ( 32-R, 25F)?
Btw, last evening when we both were riding, when the bike goes over speed-breakers or humps, there is a noisy creaky sound comes from below my seat.
Is that the springs whining out in pain due to weight of the rider? ![Uncontrollable Laughter](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/smilies/uncontrollable laughter.png) |