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Posted by CDNRatMan
- May 09, 2014, 10:26:14 AMPC, I have one of them emergency cell phones and I keep it with my travel stuff so I have with me all the time, and it was pay as you go I have had it for 2 years, and put $100.00 on it and then another $100.00 because you have to pay every year, and I have a credit of $198.00 so lots of calls to GB to mess with him in the future......
hope it is just a tube.....
Posted by pcarrell
- May 09, 2014, 10:10:16 AMYeah, I've been thinking about getting an emergency only cell. In this case, we were blessed that we were where we were. Down in southern Indiana there are lots of those dead spots that Ratman mentioned.
It looks like the tire may be OK and I'll only need a tube. I'll have to wait and get it off the bike to be sure.
I don't think the tire was too soft. Where we were at was an area where there is a lot of horseback riding, and so the speculation is that I may have picked up a horseshoe nail or something, but it looks like it's long gone now.
Posted by Reveen
- May 09, 2014, 10:09:53 AMI feel for you pcarrell, that really sucks! Hope everything turns out okay. I know how I'd feel if my brand new tire was punctured . . .
Posted by Drift1
- May 09, 2014, 09:55:55 AMRatman cell service can be a disadvantage for most of us were we like to ride , so point well taken .
Posted by CDNRatMan
- May 09, 2014, 09:51:50 AMQuotethat is really good to say, but up here we have hours of dead zones and no towers in the area......so not really applicable unless you have service.Man you should never travel without this essential especially if your out alone somewhere .
at least PC you could eat and were out of the weather if it had been bad.
Posted by Drift1
- May 09, 2014, 09:42:09 AMLet's stick to the positive side on this mishap , as this could have turned out much uglier . The important thing is the three of you are fine 
......Just think PC , Miss Nadine was able to limp you and the miss's to a safety zone ( diner ) witch had a phone for you . Man you should never travel without this essential especially if your out alone somewhere .
You think the new tires are "to " soft , or just plain old bad mojo ? Keep us posted and glad everyone is safe .
Posted by pcarrell
- May 08, 2014, 22:15:09 PMI'm beat for now. I'll put it on the lift tomorrow and check out the damage then.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- May 08, 2014, 21:59:20 PMoh that sucks......let us know what it was for sure.....
Posted by greenbarn
- May 08, 2014, 21:38:48 PMThat's a shame, PC. Did it ruin the tire? Hope not! Depends on what you ran over, I guess.... Hope you get it straightened around soon!
Posted by pcarrell
- May 08, 2014, 20:38:39 PMOK, so......bad news!
My back tire got a puncture today. I was 85 miles from home out riding in southern Indiana with the wife and all of a sudden we hear "tick, tick, tick, tick" from the rear of the bike. I pull over immediately and get down on the ground, but I can't see or hear anything wrong. I look all around and there's no clue as to what could have caused it. I pull away slowly and the ticking is gone. Now keep in mind, we're WAY out in the country and we don't have a cell phone. I know that about a mile up the road is a small country diner, which is the only thing around for miles. The bike feels OK, so I go for it. We get to the diner and the bike looks fine. We go in, order some lunch, and just hang out a bit. When we come out, the rear tire is flat. I borrow a phone and call one of my buddies at the shop and after I convince him that I'm not pulling his leg he informs me that the only vehicle he has that can pull the trailer is in the shop. I call a 24 hour flatbed, and now $293.00 later Nadine is home. I'll have to wait a couple of weeks until Matt's truck is out of the shop and he can come get her for a replacement tire, so for now, I'm driving the cage!
Posted by pcarrell
- May 08, 2014, 20:26:09 PMQuote from: Reveen on May 08, 2014, 17:47:11 PMBefore you do any leather treatments (you don't want any oils or treatments on or in the leather that would make this trick not work or be as effective), you can reshape the leather somewhat and make it better. Remove the bags and stick a couple of bricks in each one, then completely submerse them in a bathtub of water. Let them soak for several hours. You want the leather saturated. Now, remove them from the tub and fill them with newspaper (lots of it) to get the shape you want. With our bags it's pretty easy because of the plastic frame around the inside of the opening and the hard backs on them. The lid is a bit more tricky. The reason the lids get misshapen is because they get buckled down too tight. Wiggle it around till it drops into place and then buckle it as loosely as you can while still holding it in place. I had to place a phone book on top of each lid to help straighten them out. Now, set them aside to dry. Depending on heat and humidity that could take anywhere from a few days to a week or more. Remember, that leather was saturated. Once they're dry, you can do any leather treatments and then back on the bike they go. If they get wet a few times they might start returning to their current state and you'll have to repeat the process. I need to do mine again.My bags are a little worse for wear though . . . maybe some good leather treatment would do me some good.
Posted by Reveen
- May 08, 2014, 17:47:11 PMpcarrell, bike is looking amazing as always! You might have already seen my post in the other thread, but I just got the Shinko 777's on my bike as well. I love the way they feel when taking corners. Leaps and bounds different than the tires that came with my bike. Wouldn't have taken much though, as my rear tire was pretty much bald. I hope they last a good while.
Posted by pcarrell
- May 05, 2014, 07:34:55 AMI made lower for mine last year and couldn't believe the difference! http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/forum/index.php?topic=22935.0
Posted by greenbarn
- May 04, 2014, 21:34:47 PMNice looking ride, Pastor dude. I've got 777s at the shop ready to put on myself. Whenever I get time to do a tear-down....
D1, I don't have lowers on the 1500 yet, but plan to by the time Drift-in gets here. I dislike all the wind turbulence on the 800, so wanted to try a set on the 1500 to see if it helps.
Posted by Drift1
- May 04, 2014, 18:58:19 PMQuote from: CDNRatMan on May 04, 2014, 16:12:56 PMSure I'd ride someone else's bike . Dude if my vehicle broke down I'd borrow another to get my butt to work , see no difference ... LOL .... Maybe if I get time off in Kansas one of my fellow members will have an extra scoot , so I can ride with them while being shown aroundHey D1 she sure looks good eh!
You actually ride someone else's bike? Ok.
You are going to be in KS then you can make arrangements to met with gdruddy13, and Ksdrifter, they both live in KS and for sure you can met up with draconarmy, you will surly get some time off to look around and see some of the local sights......
PC keep us updated on the new sneaks , as I've read plenty of good reviews on these .