The first flat tire I had was back in 1983 on my Honda 550/4 rear tire. What a PITA to fix with tubes but that was how it was.
Never had one on my gold wings.
Next one was yesterday almost 40 yrs later.
Out for nice 500klm ride and noticed front end felt a little different until I hit a roundabout and the bike wouldn’t lean or turn much at all which was a big surprise. OOPS, maybe I have a flat? Stopped checked tire pressure and yep 10lbs. Some glass in middle of tire.
Had slime tire pump and kit in bag where it has sat for 6yrs. Everything worked like a charm and pump was quick (few minutes) and didn’t get hot.
TPMS wasn’t on as batteries are dead and not too easy to find.
PR4GT tires have 16k klm on them.
Some may have done this many times, but was a first for me.
So very glad for tubeless tires.
Never had one on my gold wings.
Next one was yesterday almost 40 yrs later.
Out for nice 500klm ride and noticed front end felt a little different until I hit a roundabout and the bike wouldn’t lean or turn much at all which was a big surprise. OOPS, maybe I have a flat? Stopped checked tire pressure and yep 10lbs. Some glass in middle of tire.
Had slime tire pump and kit in bag where it has sat for 6yrs. Everything worked like a charm and pump was quick (few minutes) and didn’t get hot.
TPMS wasn’t on as batteries are dead and not too easy to find.
PR4GT tires have 16k klm on them.
Some may have done this many times, but was a first for me.
So very glad for tubeless tires.