On the way back from work in Salisbury, to see my lady in Weymouth, and as I came to the end of the Dorchester bypass I felt the bike wobble- like I was on a road work rut if you get me. This didn’t clear over a few seconds so I throttled off and came to a stand still, looking down confirmed I had a flat rear tyre. 19:50 or so at night and 11 miles from home. It was a hot night too, great! Taking stock of where I was I realised Tesco and petrol station was about 2 miles up the road so I rode at about 15 mph the two miles to the station, being aware of the road surface for pot holes. Finally reached the petrol station and managed to find a low point in the tarmac- with tyre flat the bike wanted to fall over away from side stand.
Tyre was still on the rim but very flat, so I went and bought some tyre weld- that did bugger all. So found the hole which was 90° from the valve so put the hole at the bottom and bought a larger can with intention of the foam sealer to cover the hole. Well that was pissing in the wind, the sealant just flowed out across the floor.
I elected to ride the 8miles to Esther’s house which frustratingly was up and down hills.
8 miles is a friggin long way at 10 mph! The hot evening certainly confirmed the rad fans worked.
Then about half mile from home, and wobbling along the housing back roads, I must have clipped a rut as I felt the tyre really break its bead. And typical it was up hill. Walking speed on a slithering snake.
Rim only a little chipped in places, mostly paint, propped a table platform leg under the right handle bar to steady and bike was safely home. Next day, Friday, I ordered a tyre and tubeless repair kit for under the seat and borrowed a mates paddock stand.
Yesterday I had the tyre fitted and rim looked at. All was good thankfully
Test ride yesterday evening and all is spot on.
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