Yeah, 'er 'uh, Coolbreeze,
Rear Tire going flat was my first crash! Multiple burn-outs, and power shifts on my first Sporster, let the rim spin inside the tire, and cut the valve stem. Not Good, WFO! Had it not been for full Leathers, and the Good Lord guiding it to the soft dirt and grass, I would have been history. Green as a frog, as far as emergency riding skills then, too. Next time, ripped the hub out of rear spoke wheel. More of a slight wobble at first, and then gradual deflation. Running about 85 on the Interstate, and had time, and room, to correct before laying it down. Just Lucky, Man! On the other hand, OTIS runs those Police, run-flat tires, on his SERG. I've thought about it, but a Harley Representative, Mr. Ray Mitchell, advised me against it. Said my Bagger was too heavy, for the rating of that tire. They are very difficult to mount, but something to think about. OTIS rides 2 up a lot, so I question Ray's downplay of that tire. I'm sure OTIS will comment when he sees this post. In the unlikely event of it happening again, I can only hope I have the presence of mind to react in a way I will live to tell about. I don't know if their is a "correct" way to react, other than the dreaded, "Oh Chit!" Guess I'll just have to wing it! Later--HUBBARD