etcswjoe Posted June 9, 2013 Share #1 Posted June 9, 2013 Let's see rained all day Thursday, fuel pump and trailer lights went out Friday, laptop died Saturday and today on the way to my daughters from MD I have a flat on the rear in Jeffersonville IN at least I was able to make it to a motel staying at town place suites and using the lobby computer. Any one close to Louisville know a shop I can have it towed so I can get the tire replace? My cell is on my profile and I will check back here in an hour or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yama Mama Posted June 10, 2013 Share #2 Posted June 10, 2013 Joe I hope things get better. Sorry you had so much trouble. It was really good to finally meet you and Bobbie. Yama Mama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrenchrob Posted June 10, 2013 Share #3 Posted June 10, 2013 Thats a real bummer. I hope things get better for ya. Time to buy a lottery ticket!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semi-retired Posted June 10, 2013 Share #4 Posted June 10, 2013 After Googling around a bit, Commonwealth Motorcycles and Station Park Honda are the two bike dealers located closest to you. Unfortunately, neither of them is open tomorrow. The local Harley dealer IS, however.....and they're the next closest, too. Maybe you wanna give them a call in the AM. Harley-Davidson® Louisville 1700 Arthur Street Louisville, KY 40208 Phone: 502.634.1340 Good luck, buddy! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmelah Posted June 10, 2013 Share #5 Posted June 10, 2013 i talked to joe on the phone he is a stones throw from Louisville sounded like he was fine just had to pullover for the down pour and may have hit some tire gator pieces that may have punctured his tire causing a slow leak he is hoping to air it up to run 30 min to Yamaha in Louisville i gave him a number for a place in IN but i think it may be to far and Louisville may be his best bet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted June 10, 2013 Tried to pump it up to see if it would hold air overnight and if it did would ride it to Yamaha of Louisville but my 9 dollar HF pump would not handle it. Have had a couple people call with suggestions and will go with those. I think I am just going to take a shower and worry about it in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted June 10, 2013 Share #7 Posted June 10, 2013 Wally World plug kit?? Advance Auto or anything like that would have one to get it to shop. And little compressors for small price or hand pump about 12 bucks. Just some ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmelah Posted June 10, 2013 Share #8 Posted June 10, 2013 shower and a good nights rest will do wonders hope it all works out for you joe and you make it safely to your daughters house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowrollwv Posted June 10, 2013 Share #9 Posted June 10, 2013 Joe I don't know if this will help but here goes. Yamaha of Lewisville 400 N. English Station Rd. #502-254-1188 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leo3wheel Posted June 10, 2013 Share #10 Posted June 10, 2013 Yes, what Chuck said. What about Yamaha of Louisville? http://www.yamahaoflouisville.com/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted June 10, 2013 Share #11 Posted June 10, 2013 A can of fix a flat will get you to the shop, I know it isn't ideal but should work if the tire isn't shot. Which of the motorcycle gods did you piss off before you left home ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeperhawks Mechanic Posted June 10, 2013 Share #12 Posted June 10, 2013 So sorry to hear of your troubles, Joe. Hope everything is brighter for you in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share #13 Posted June 10, 2013 Rex came by with his pump and plug kit I will post a pic of the culprit when I can get to a computer I can upload to. If it still has air in it in the morning I will just have to find someone with the tire in stock to put it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share #14 Posted June 11, 2013 Yamaha of Louisville fixed me up this morning after Spider (Rex) texted me to give them a call. I had forgot how much dealers charge for service and tires but they had me back on the road in a couple of hours and were real nice about everything. I came close to trading my bike in on a 2012 Venture but thought better of it. Thanks for all the calls, text, posts and e-mails!!!! Made a bad situation a whole lot better __________________ Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider Posted June 11, 2013 Share #15 Posted June 11, 2013 Glad your back on the road and that Yamaha of Louisville was able to get your new tire mounted. Rex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickardracing Posted June 11, 2013 Share #16 Posted June 11, 2013 This type of thing worries me, so I bought a motorcycle tire plug kit last year. It has plugs and two large co2 cartriges to air up the tire.............provided the bead has not broke loose from the rim. Maybe a good investment for everyone to consider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted June 11, 2013 Share #17 Posted June 11, 2013 I added a repair/inflator kit to my saddlebag this spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted June 11, 2013 Share #18 Posted June 11, 2013 I keep a motorcycle plug kit & a 12v compressor on my bike, just in case. I also keep a section of fuel hose & a few clamps, just in case my fuel pump ever goes. Sorry you had such a rough time Joe. Hopefully, it'll be smooth from here. Was nice finally getting to meet you & your wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacheedah Posted June 11, 2013 Share #19 Posted June 11, 2013 is she wearing new shoes?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share #20 Posted June 11, 2013 I keep a motorcycle plug kit & a 12v compressor on my bike, just in case. I also keep a section of fuel hose & a few clamps, just in case my fuel pump ever goes. Sorry you had such a rough time Joe. Hopefully, it'll be smooth from here. Was nice finally getting to meet you & your wife. Nice to meet yall too, wish we had moved around a little faster Sunday and rode down with yall, seems like we just missed a really bad storm yesterday in KY. is she wearing new shoes?? New Avon Venom, what stinks is the rear tire was new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted June 11, 2013 Share #21 Posted June 11, 2013 Glad you made it back in one piece Joe! Sorry we didn't get together for a chat, must have missed you the whole day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Posted June 11, 2013 Share #22 Posted June 11, 2013 Chief, I am very glad you are back on the road, and safe. This is why I never leave home without my Tire Plug Gun kit, and my Cycle Pump. I am well practiced at repairing tires with a plug gun, and every one I have ever had to do, has worked well, and allowed me or someone else to get all the way home. Personally, I do not have a problem riding on a tire that has a plug in it. Of course it all depends on where the plug was placed, and how bad the leak was. If the tire was already old, I could see replacing it soon, but if a newer tire got a hole, and I plougged it, I would ride it... Just sayin'... Buy a plug gun kit...practice plugging old tires from your last tire change, or...go poke holes in the neighbors car tire, and then practice plugging it. That is what Barry would do ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacheedah Posted June 11, 2013 Share #23 Posted June 11, 2013 Talking about another system rolling this way, as I was riding to work, now I hope my wife didn't clean the rain gear out after the trip. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semi-retired Posted June 11, 2013 Share #24 Posted June 11, 2013 Nice to meet yall too, wish we had moved around a little faster Sunday and rode down with yall, seems like we just missed a really bad storm yesterday in KY. New Avon Venom, what stinks is the rear tire was new. As Miles says.........don't toss it! Plug it......and ride it. (But if you won't....there's hundreds who WILL! Hello, Ebay?) Glad all's well that ends well. Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
young4960 Posted June 11, 2013 Share #25 Posted June 11, 2013 next time you break down in my neck of the woods -- Give me a call I have a parts bike in the shop with 2 good tires and a trailer that can haul anything I can can't fix on the side of the road -- This goes for all - not just Joe Mike JACKS OF ALL 7658107116 Elwood IN:mytruck1: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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