04-19-2011, 10:26 AM
I tried getting on my bike yesterday morning (it was a really nice day to commute in on the bike), to find my bike has a flat rear tire. I found the hole, and it is quite large, and IÔÇÖve read that itÔÇÖs not wise to patch bike tires (all that I have are rope patches).
Anyways, after speaking to the rep at Coleman Powersports, and explaining to him that I am interested in doing a track day and/or bike school this summer, he stated that it is not recommended to ride on two different types of tires. I would really prefer to only purchase one new tire, but I wanted to get some feedback before making my final decision. Also, if anyone has equipment to change/balance bike tires, I would much rather pay a smaller fee for tool use, than to pay the $40 dollars a tire that Coleman wants to charge if I bring my wheels in (off the bike).
Any insight regarding the two different tire issue, or if anyone has tire changing equipment would be greatly appreciated.
On another note, I received my first set of leathers last week, purchased for $250 off a guy on the 13x forums, so once I get my bike up to working order, Ill be fully prepared to sign up for the super bike school in Augustsince apparently the one in May is full.
Anyways, after speaking to the rep at Coleman Powersports, and explaining to him that I am interested in doing a track day and/or bike school this summer, he stated that it is not recommended to ride on two different types of tires. I would really prefer to only purchase one new tire, but I wanted to get some feedback before making my final decision. Also, if anyone has equipment to change/balance bike tires, I would much rather pay a smaller fee for tool use, than to pay the $40 dollars a tire that Coleman wants to charge if I bring my wheels in (off the bike).
Any insight regarding the two different tire issue, or if anyone has tire changing equipment would be greatly appreciated.
On another note, I received my first set of leathers last week, purchased for $250 off a guy on the 13x forums, so once I get my bike up to working order, Ill be fully prepared to sign up for the super bike school in Augustsince apparently the one in May is full.
Current:
2014 Aprilia RSV4
1997 BMW M3 (Red)
2000 BMW M5 (Black)
2005 Honda Accord HYBRID
2014 Land Rover LR4
Past:
1998 Toyota Camry; 2004 Audi S4; 1999 BMW M3 (white); 2004 Mercedes Benz E55 AMG; 1999 Eclipse GST; 1994 Mazda MX6; Nissan Altima; 1998.5 Audi A4; 2005 Honda CBR600RR; 2004 Honda RC51; 1994 Honda VFR750
2014 Aprilia RSV4
1997 BMW M3 (Red)
2000 BMW M5 (Black)
2005 Honda Accord HYBRID
2014 Land Rover LR4
Past:
1998 Toyota Camry; 2004 Audi S4; 1999 BMW M3 (white); 2004 Mercedes Benz E55 AMG; 1999 Eclipse GST; 1994 Mazda MX6; Nissan Altima; 1998.5 Audi A4; 2005 Honda CBR600RR; 2004 Honda RC51; 1994 Honda VFR750