rh100
Well-Known Member
Hi
I picked up a flat last night close to home, so i pushed it back home. I've only just had brand new Panaracer tyres so am a bit concerned about damaging them, is it possible to get run flat damage like you can when driving a car on a flat? I tried to keep some of the weight of the bike off the tyre but it was flapping around quite a bit when pushing it.
Tonight, I repaired the flat. To get around the problem of the bead not seating properly, I had to use a copius amount of washing up liquid inside the rim and also rubbed along the bead. Silly question, but what is the best thing to clean the tyre and rim with to make sure all is clean and dry to prevent the washing up liquid affecting the brakes on the rim?
Also, the bikes have had a heck of a soaking last night, and were then locked away. I've noticed that the chain and one of the rear cogs is showing early signs of corrosion. Is this where the water was left sitting on the chain etc or is it because maybe it wasn't oiled correctly? What is the best practice when the bike gets a soaking?
thanks for any help
I picked up a flat last night close to home, so i pushed it back home. I've only just had brand new Panaracer tyres so am a bit concerned about damaging them, is it possible to get run flat damage like you can when driving a car on a flat? I tried to keep some of the weight of the bike off the tyre but it was flapping around quite a bit when pushing it.
Tonight, I repaired the flat. To get around the problem of the bead not seating properly, I had to use a copius amount of washing up liquid inside the rim and also rubbed along the bead. Silly question, but what is the best thing to clean the tyre and rim with to make sure all is clean and dry to prevent the washing up liquid affecting the brakes on the rim?
Also, the bikes have had a heck of a soaking last night, and were then locked away. I've noticed that the chain and one of the rear cogs is showing early signs of corrosion. Is this where the water was left sitting on the chain etc or is it because maybe it wasn't oiled correctly? What is the best practice when the bike gets a soaking?
thanks for any help