Grrrrr!!

[kbada]

Just got to work and the missus rings - 'I think I've got a puncture, the computer thingy says 1.4 bar at the rear'

Generally, the forecourt air hoses used in this country won't go anywhere near the valve either front or rear so we arrange a meet at one that still uses the old rubber hose job - bet the bloody air is old as well

Had a good look at our new shiny nail, had a good swear put in 3 bar and sent her on her way to the BumV shop - 'Can't do anything with that, you need a new one Madam.......'

She is now back on the road again and I'm £250 poorer........

And to really rub the salt in, the old tyre was dam nearly new... ..

Bet she did'nt remember to ask for the nail either

 

[mr badger]

Why does it always happen when you've just spent a fortune on new tyres? Between car and bikes, we've had to replace 3 tyres in the last two years with less than 1000k on them.

 

[shuck raider]

Generally, the forecourt air hoses used in this country won't go anywhere near the valve either front or rear

It's a bummer for sure

Maybe some of these would save running around garage forecourts next time (always hoping that there won't be a next time)

 

[digga]

She is now back on the road again and I'm £250 poorer........

£250.. What did she do run over a 'Stinger'

 

[digga]

It's a bummer for sure

Maybe some of these would save running around garage forecourts next time (always hoping that there won't be a next time)

Got one of those taped under the seat....just in case

 

[Tonibe63]

Got one of those taped under the seat....just in case

Hopefully WE won't need it but it's good to know

 

[Keith Chapman]

J 'Can't do anything with that, you need a new one Madam.......'

Where abouts on the tyre was the nail, I bet it could have been plugged for a couple of quid. £250 is a lot for a tyre even with fitting. I think someone has been fleeced.

 

[Jonny_L]

How much?!?!?

 

[kbada]

Where abouts on the tyre was the nail, I bet it could have been plugged for a couple of quid. £250 is a lot for a tyre even with fitting. I think someone has been fleeced.

Twas about an inch in from the edge, and yes, they could have plugged it but recommended that a new tyre was the way to go They could'nt guarantee that it would'nt blow out resulting in god knows what

Me being an ol' fart went for safe option

I can also tell yas that the price is right, well, maybe not 'right' but that's what they charge - BumV main agents - but when your world is going flat all around you etc etc etc.......

 

[Keith Chapman]

Twas about an inch in from the edge, and yes, they could have plugged it but recommended that a new tyre was the way to go They could'nt guarantee that it would'nt blow out resulting in god knows what

Me being an ol' fart went for safe option

I can also tell yas that the price is right, well, maybe not 'right' but that's what they charge - BumV main agents - but when your world is going flat all around you etc etc etc.......

I think I would have plugged it and gone to a local tyre shop for a new one rather than a BMuu stealership

 

[Bones]

Twas about an inch in from the edge, and yes, they could have plugged it but recommended that a new tyre was the way to go They could'nt guarantee that it would'nt blow out resulting in god knows what

Me being an ol' fart went for safe option

I can also tell yas that the price is right, well, maybe not 'right' but that's what they charge - BumV main agents - but when your world is going flat all around you etc etc etc.......

Your punctured tyre (with plug) will be on one the the mechanics bikes before long

 

[talonfs]

I just put a new Tourance on the front at a BumV dealer - cost me £100 on the nose with balancing and fitting

 

[ebbo]

Last time I had new tyres fitted to the old 1100, I had the tyre shop fit 90 deg angled valves, fitter was a bit suprised, said they were for scooters, but it sorted all my tyre inflating problems


Two weeks later the bike was run over by a lorry