Dodgy puncture repair?

[Opti]

Still new to the world of the GS but not so new that I didn't notice the handling felt a bit soupy.

I checked the owner's manual and it's 32 front, 36 rear for one up. When I went to put air in, the front wasn't too bad but the rear was around 25.

Handling obviously improved signifcantly but then in just a few weeks it felt off again. Checked this am and once again the front was significantly softer, around 25. Pumped it back up and had a proper look at the tyre:

Presumably a nail did the damage and the previous owner patched it up but I guess if the tyre is running down as described above then I either need to see if the damage can be properly made good or splash for a new tyre.

I only bought the bike from BMW at end of July as approved used; they might have mentioned this to me...

Any advice gratefully received. Cheers.

Opti

 

[Mr K]

You could try popping some "Slime" in if you don't get any joy from the dealer.

At least you'll be able to get the rest of the wear out of the tyre.

 

[Decster]

ultraseal it

had a screw out of a new rear tire(60 miles), plugged it and ultraseal it and got another 11,000+ miles.....

 

[Taff]

Are the rims rusty? Only asking as I was constantly losing pressure in one of the car tyres - it was always the same one, but it would drop pressure just as you described ie nothing dramatic, but constant.

We got the tyre off and found that the rims was quite rusty and obviously enough to not create a perfect air-tight seal for the tubeless tyre. We sanded it down and haven't had a problem since.

I have used Ultraseal myself in the past, but the only problem I see with it is that you then knacker any chance of using a puncture repair kit on the tyre IF you do get puncture and the Ultraseal doesn't do its stuff.

 

[Kritou]

.......I have used Ultraseal myself in the past, but the only problem I see with it is that you then knacker any chance of using a puncture repair kit on the tyre IF you do get puncture and the Ultraseal doesn't do its stuff.

I had an internal mushroom plug put into an Ultrasealed tyre - the garage just wiped it out with a paper towel, lightly sanded the surface and in went the plug - did several thousand more miles on it

 

[Taff]

I had an internal mushroom plug put into an Ultrasealed tyre - the garage just wiped it out with a paper towel, lightly sanded the surface and in went the plug - did several thousand more miles on it

I take your point, but I meant you couldn't do a "plug and go" roadside repair. Apparently Ultraseal can be washed off with just soapy water once you've got the tyre off.

 

[karnevil]

Hmm I would not put ultra/puncture/seal or the like in the front tyre.I had some in(wire wheels) put it in brand new tyres and wheels just before I went to Spain last year I got 700 mile,to Limoge,and had to take bike to a BMW dealer to have the vibe looked at.They tried to rebalance the wheel but could not.When the guy stripped the tyre off he was amazed at what he saw,I do not think he had seen Ultra/puncture/seal before.Anyhow he would not re fit the old"new" tyre so I got a new "new" tyre from them and carried on no worries.

I am a bit confused as to where you want people to look in the pic
the round area or the darker rough looking area just below it in the tread?
IMHO that looks like a fresh puncture.

I would just get a plug kit and repair myself run the tyre till worn out then get new.

I had a puncture the other Sunday in Chester there was not much tread left on the tyre but i needed to get home I tried some of this aerosol repair foam stuff.I WOULD NOT USE AGAIN IN THE FRONT THE FOAM(SILICONE) ESCAPES FROM THE HOLE AS IT IS SEALING IT AND THE WHEEL IS ROTATING IT SPREADS ALL OVER THE HEADERS FRONT OF ENGINE,WISHBONE,SHOCKER,CRASHBARS,PLASTIC SIDE PANELS,BASICALLY EVERYPLACE AND STINKS ROTTEN AND IS A PIG TO REMOVE.

But ultra/puncture/seal does work,most definatley,I would not go anyplace without it in my rear tyre


P.S You could have plugged it(if it is a new puncture)in the time it took me to type this post.........ain't one finger typin great?

 

[Opti]

I am a bit confused as to where you want people to look in the pic
the round area or the darker rough looking area just below it in the tread?
IMHO that looks like a fresh puncture.

Hah! I didn't even spot the darker area till you just pointed it out!

I was meaning for people to look at the round area which looks like a patch up but will nip outside and check the other area...

Thank you everyone for your advice.

Opti

 

[Opti]

Have bought a tyre pressure gauge for a fiver and will moniter the tyres over the next few days before deciding what to do next.

Pumped them up again this evening and the difference in handling is huge.

Out of interest, how often do my fellow Tossers check the pressure of their tyres and how often would you say you need to top them up?

Cheers

Opti

 

[Taff]

... Out of interest, how often do my fellow Tossers check the pressure of their tyres and how often would you say you need to top them up?

I check mine properly about once a month, but I do a visual check before every ride. Very rarely have to "top-up" though.

Believe it or not I know a copper who used to check his tyre pressure every day, which to me sounds a bit extreme.

 

[Owen Snell]

.........how often do my fellow Tossers check the pressure of their tyres and how often would you say you need to top them up?

At least once a week and before any long run, although they only need topping up occasionally. I keep a small tyre compressor in the shed to top up straight away if they are low.

 

[Opti]

thanks guys

 

[Brian ROSEN]

Puncture repairs

I would not hesitate to take it to a god dealer and get them to repair it; they won't touch it unless they are sure it can be done properly. I noticed a nail in my back tyre and ran the bike straight to the dealer. He repaired itquickly and assured me that it would be as good as new; he was right and I kept it on for about another 5000kms until was worn enough to warrant a new one. I would check my tyre pressures before a long run but otherwise do them about once a month - it is incredible but they never seem to vary. (Same with the cars.)