Blowout!

[ready2goriding]

Weather was too good this morning in Texas- had to ride! 60 miles in, at 75 mph- rear tire let go. I felt the rear of the bike swerve slightly, twice- so pulled over to check air pressure. There was none! A nice 1/8" hole in the center of tire greeted me instead. Bummer! But could have been much worse. Tire was new 200 miles ago. I would have never believed that the bike could go that fast and that straight with a flat tire!
Now I must wait for Mrs Ready to come home & find receipt. No more riding today... Beer time! :beer:
Rant over and thanks for listening, doug

 

[smokenu]

WOW! glad everything went as well as it did.
do you remeber hitting anything in the road?

 

[ready2goriding]

WOW! glad everything went as well as it did.
do you remeber hitting anything in the road?

Nothing in road that I saw. I'm glad there was noone else around though. Could have been scary in traffic!

 

[Stumbles06]

Damn, that sucks, especially on a new tyre. Glad you came out of it ok.

Imagine the front blowing out at that speed, very lucky.

 

[jsw4178]

WOW! You are lucky! Actually, I think the word "blessed" comes to mind:thumbup: I am glad that it turned out the way it did-whew.

 

[YamahaMAXdRPMs]

how did you end up getting it home? thats one of my biggest things is being stuck somewhere (no gas... blow out... other assorted problems)

 

[ready2goriding]

how did you end up getting it home? thats one of my biggest things is being stuck somewhere (no gas... blow out... other assorted problems)

I called my baby brother who rescued me with my trailer. Sure seemed weird to be in truck watching my beloved fizzer follow us along in bondage!

 

[VEGASRIDER]

Wow, I think this is the first thread I can recall from a member getting a blowout. Good thing you didn't get the blowout during a turn. Nice to know that the bike remains fairly stable and upright when the back tire goes flat like that, as long as you're going fairly straight.

200 miles that it, you think that might be a warranty thing? Was it defective?

 

[ready2goriding]

Wow, I think this is the first thread I can recall from a member getting a blowout. Good thing you didn't get the blowout during a turn. Nice to know that the bike remains fairly stable and upright when the back tire goes flat like that, as long as you're going fairly straight.

200 miles that it, you think that might be a warranty thing? Was it defective?

Definately a warranty thing. Only waiting for Mrs Ready to find the receipt/ warranty papers! I do not feel the tire was defective. It is a good brand (Michelin), in pristine condition before finding the 1/8" hole whilst I waited for the trailer. Dealer said "covered", but we're both anxious to see what is inside that tire- if anything!

 

[agmom98]

Wow, Doug! I was holding my breath until I finished reading your post to learn the outcome. Glad to read that you are okay and bike stayed up through all that.

 

[DefyInertia]

Sounds like you handled it well. Any pictures of the damage?

I had the same thing happen at about 60MPH. I ran over who-knows-what on I-90 going through Gary, IN at the end of a 630 mile day....over $400 for the tow truck across state lines into Chicago....hole was too big to patch.

 

[reiobard]

wow, crazy that it just blew out. Hopefully they will cover it, but normally it is just the cost of a new tire, You handled it well.

 

[DefyInertia]

I am only the only person who thinks he ran over something?

 

[kellybt1052]

I am only the only person who thinks he ran over something?

Nope, I'm with you on this one. I had a VERY similar thing happen about 2 months ago here in the No. Dallas area. Mine was actually a cut of sorts that sent the tire down while I was spinning through a corner at about 65. Not sure where you were riding but the Farm Roads around here a pretty rough surface in areas. Glad it all worked out, I managed 300+ miles today north of dallas as well. To bad the tire cut the day short. Tomorrow looks good as well :thumbup:

 

[ready2goriding]

Sounds like you handled it well. Any pictures of the damage?

Thanks, didn't get nervous untill I had walked around a bit & began the "what if" scenarios!

Sorry, I broke my camera while attemptimg to put a 3-wheeler on Ebay. I cleaned the tire & wheel in my parts washer. The only visible damage is A) appr. 1/8" hole in center of tread, and B) "pinch" mark at sidewall where rim met asphault.

 

[ready2goriding]

I am only the only person who thinks he ran over something?

Nope, I'm with you on this one. I had a VERY similar thing happen about 2 months ago here in the No. Dallas area. Mine was actually a cut of sorts that sent the tire down while I was spinning through a corner at about 65. Not sure where you were riding but the Farm Roads around here a pretty rough surface in areas. Glad it all worked out, I managed 300+ miles today north of dallas as well. To bad the tire cut the day short. Tomorrow looks good as well :thumbup:

I agree with both of you. The hole kinda gives it away... Dangit, I wanted to ride today also, but now I will be abusing my liver instead! Silver lining? :rockon:

kellybt1052, I was on hiway 160 in Whitewright- a pretty good way from my home in Princeton!

 

[ready2goriding]

Stole my daughter's camera & got these! First attempt to attach pics here, so bear with me?
The silver disc is a dime for size comparison...

 

[buccs40oz]

That kinda happened to me last year. i was on my home from dinner and stopped at a light. usually i rock back and forth with me feet waiting and it felt funny. i pulled over and checked my tire it didn't look flat but there was a sliver of metal hangng out and it was flat. luck for e not going fast, and lucck for you that you stayed upright.

 

[steveindenmark]

how did you end up getting it home? thats one of my biggest things is being stuck somewhere (no gas... blow out... other assorted problems)

Can`t you guys do a deal with your insurance companies which involves breakdown cover as well?

I live in Denmark and can breakdown anywhere in Europe and they will get both me and the bike home, as many times in the year as needed and wherever it is needed. They will either take me to the nearest garage of my choice or home, I choose.

My yearly cover is not expensive at all.

Steve

 

[ready2goriding]

Can`t you guys do a deal with your insurance companies which involves breakdown cover as well?

I live in Denmark and can breakdown anywhere in Europe and they will get both me and the bike home, as many times in the year as needed and wherever it is needed. They will either take me to the nearest garage of my choice or home, I choose.

My yearly cover is not expensive at all.

Steve

My buddy just told me the same thing. I may have that coverage and not know it! Gotta check the policy. Where's Mrs Ready now...