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Post by iannnnn on Jan 29, 2012 18:03:42 GMT -5
Hey guys and gals, I have a 125cc Chinese scooter, and my front tire (130/60) is getting thin in a few spots on one side. The mesh or webbing is showing in three spots, and in one it has worn through another layer of rubber showing a second webbed layer. I'm getting nervous now wondering how many layers are left and what might happen if the tire punctures. It's a tubeless tire, and it doesn't seem to be under a lot of pressure when I fill it up. I've ridden on the back tire flat before to get it to the mechanic, so I'm thinking as long as I'm going slowly I have a chance of not eating it if it bursts while I'm riding, but it is the front tire...
Anyway I have another tire ordered, but I live in the caribbean where it could take a while to arrive.
Thoughts?
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Post by inuyasha on Jan 29, 2012 18:11:56 GMT -5
Hi
Welcome aboard
Pleased to meet you
I would limit your riding as much as possible until you can replace the tire
If you have no choice but to ride her i would wear full protective gear and limit your speed to the slowest possible to accomplish your journey
Whats best imho is not to ride until the new tire is put on
Take care and drive safely
Yours Hank
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Post by terrilee on Jan 29, 2012 18:34:03 GMT -5
DON'T RIDE IT AT ALL
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Post by imnts2 on Jan 29, 2012 18:37:47 GMT -5
Ah! your young. Go ahead live dangerously. Just so you understand, they don't give you any virgins for letting the scoot kill you.
Comeon guy. buy a tire or walk.
Cheers
lefty2
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Post by armen444 on Jan 29, 2012 19:42:59 GMT -5
Most tires have 4 ply's, i wouldn't suggest riding, especially if its the front tire.
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Post by silverfox96 on Feb 19, 2012 12:26:53 GMT -5
I'm sorry if this offends anyone, including the op, but anyone who would ride a two wheel vehicle with the threads showing on either the front or rear tire has to be either a child whos parents really don't care wherther he/she lives or dies, or an idiot! Ban me if you like but I only speak the truth!
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Post by iannnnn on Mar 10, 2012 18:41:19 GMT -5
Oh dang idiot #1 over here.
I live on an island where there isn't a lot of traffic, so it wasn't a problem riding around at ~5mph, although my scooter didn't run so well as a result. I finally got a new tire and a little tune up, and I'm not dead or disfigured if anyone wondered about the resolution of this issue...
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Post by inuyasha on Mar 10, 2012 18:54:24 GMT -5
Oh dang idiot #1 over here. I live on an island where there isn't a lot of traffic, so it wasn't a problem riding around at ~5mph, although my scooter didn't run so well as a result. I finally got a new tire and a little tune up, and I'm not dead or disfigured if anyone wondered about the resolution of this issue... Hi Relieved and very glad to hear that  Take care and drive safely Yours Hank |
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