luvmy40 Posted May 30, 2018 #1 Posted May 30, 2018 The rear tire on The Beast blew out on my way home from the day job tonight! I knew the tires were older than I like but the tread was still good and they showed no signs of dry rot or cracking. Last month when I had the bags all off I checked the rear for tread wear and it was fine. 3 years, and about 2500 miles ago they looked brand new. The one thing I don't like about the Venture is not being able to see the rear tire at all. It was pitch black and I din't even try to see what happened. I'll dive into it tomorrow. I hope I can find a tire locally in time to get her back on the road for MD. Dennis Kirk says I can have one delivered on Friday, but what time?
AABBCC Posted May 30, 2018 #2 Posted May 30, 2018 (edited) If it's only 3 years old it was probably a road hazard. Edited May 30, 2018 by AABBCC
cowpuc Posted May 30, 2018 #3 Posted May 30, 2018 The rear tire on The Beast blew out on my way home from the day job tonight! I knew the tires were older than I like but the tread was still good and they showed no signs of dry rot or cracking. Last month when I had the bags all off I checked the rear for tread wear and it was fine. 3 years, and about 2500 miles ago they looked brand new. The one thing I don't like about the Venture is not being able to see the rear tire at all. It was pitch black and I din't even try to see what happened. I'll dive into it tomorrow. I hope I can find a tire locally in time to get her back on the road for MD. Dennis Kirk says I can have one delivered on Friday, but what time? Although some lop eared varmints don't seem to mind it 40,, I personally never really cared much for having blow outs on bike tires.. VERY glad you were able to ride er down to a safe conclusion and wishing you the best in getting your scoot back on her feet!!!
luvmy40 Posted May 30, 2018 Author #4 Posted May 30, 2018 If it's only 3 years old it was probably a road hazard. They may be 10 years old, they just don't have 10 years of miles on them. I'll check the date code today when I pull the wheel.
luvmy40 Posted May 30, 2018 Author #5 Posted May 30, 2018 (edited) Although some lop eared varmints don't seem to mind it 40,, I personally never really cared much for having blow outs on bike tires.. VERY glad you were able to ride er down to a safe conclusion and wishing you the best in getting your scoot back on her feet!!! It's not my favorite 2 wheeled activity either! I was very fortunate that I was only doing about 25 mph in a shallow turn when it popped. I've never had a high speed blowout on a bike on the road, I've had dirt bike tires blow many times. When it blew out last night I heard the pop and instantly thought I'd thrown a rod or fragged a valve then the rear end squirelled up on me and it felt like I was riding through deep sand. I limped her home as I was only 1000 yards from my driveway when it happened. Rolling about 1 mph and listening for metal scrapping. BTW, On the lighter side, I got to use the four way flashers for the first time! I still thinks it's cool that these bikes have hazard flashers. I'd never owned a scooter that did before. Edited May 30, 2018 by luvmy40
dogman Posted May 30, 2018 #6 Posted May 30, 2018 Good to hear your blow out happened at such an appropriate time and place so you where able to handle the situation.
AABBCC Posted May 30, 2018 #7 Posted May 30, 2018 They may be 10 years old, they just don't have 10 years of miles on them. I'll check the date code today when I pull the wheel. Wow, at least 10 years old, maybe older? You were just asking for it. Better change that front tire too or RIP.
Sylvester Posted May 30, 2018 #8 Posted May 30, 2018 I feel for you brother, glad you were slow and near home. Had one blow at 50 mph on a Harley and absolutely scary no fun moment. Be safe.
luvmy40 Posted May 30, 2018 Author #9 Posted May 30, 2018 Wow, at least 10 years old, maybe older? You were just asking for it. Better change that front tire too or RIP. I highly doubt they were even close to 10 years old. I'm just saying I don't know how old they are/were. Like I said, when I bought the bike 3 years ago they still had the new tire stripes and nubbins. I just doubt they were actually brand new. They were probably laying around a shop somewhere for a few years before the PO put them on to sell the critter. I actually just wore the rear out without keeping an eye on it. I'd have sworn it looked OK about a month ago it was worn flat and had fibers showing in several spots. It was just my stupid complacency. Anyway, I got a new Shinko mounted, balanced and installed today, so I'll be at Freebird's Friday afternoon as planned.
luvmy40 Posted May 30, 2018 Author #10 Posted May 30, 2018 According to the date code, the front Shinko which has been on the bike since I bought it, was manufactured the 3rd week of 2015. It was brand new when I got her.
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