I guess I should consider myself lucky cuz my 05LE is the sixth bike I've owned and this is my first flat. What sucks is that the bike only has 326 miles on it. I was on my way to work today cruising about 80mph on the interstate and when I was ready to merge right onto another interstate I had a BMW 7 series that had something to prove that sped up alongside and wouldn't let me over. I didn't even bother downshifting, just opened the throttle a hair, passed him, and leaned the busa over at about 100mph in a right hand sweeper. While leaned over the back end was doing this weird bobbing thing that let me know something wasn't right. I took it easy the rest of the way to work and was there about an hour before I could take a break and go out to the lot and look at the Busa. I pushed on the rear tire and heard a sssssssss sound. So I rolled the Busa back a few feet and could see a little jagged piece of metal sticking out from between the tread. When I pushed on the piece of metal it made a bigger ssssssss sound.
So, I've already accepted the fact that I have to get a new tire (remember only 326 miles on this one) but here's my question. The bike shops here in town are already closed. If I leave the Busa in the lot at work it most likely won't be there when I return tomorrow. It's a very slow leak in the tire and I was thinking that if I filled it with about 45psi and limped home (about 50mph on back roads) with a friend in a car following with a portable air tank, will I damage the rim or subject myself to great bodily harm. Sorry if this is a stupid question but like I said I've never had a flat on a bike.
Also, do you guys trust the stealership to change out a tire without scratching up the rim? I can get the local CycleGear to change them but I have to take the wheel off and take it to them to change. I've already decided what the hell and I'm going to get a new set of Michelin Pilot Powers. So if anyone knows of any good deals or anyone out there in Vegas has a hook-up let me know. I'm getting out the lube to prepare for the @$$raping from the dealer otherwise.
Thanks
So, I've already accepted the fact that I have to get a new tire (remember only 326 miles on this one) but here's my question. The bike shops here in town are already closed. If I leave the Busa in the lot at work it most likely won't be there when I return tomorrow. It's a very slow leak in the tire and I was thinking that if I filled it with about 45psi and limped home (about 50mph on back roads) with a friend in a car following with a portable air tank, will I damage the rim or subject myself to great bodily harm. Sorry if this is a stupid question but like I said I've never had a flat on a bike.
Also, do you guys trust the stealership to change out a tire without scratching up the rim? I can get the local CycleGear to change them but I have to take the wheel off and take it to them to change. I've already decided what the hell and I'm going to get a new set of Michelin Pilot Powers. So if anyone knows of any good deals or anyone out there in Vegas has a hook-up let me know. I'm getting out the lube to prepare for the @$$raping from the dealer otherwise.
Thanks
