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Thread: Stroke of bad luck....

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    Well to start off, there is something wrong with the ignition switch wire. No idea how this has happened but it has. I will turn the key on so the bike is ready for me to hit the start button. If I reach around, I can move the wire that comes down from the switch and it will shut off and restart the bike again. I don't have the tools to fix it myself, so it looks like I will have to take it to the dealership. On top of that. I just got my new front tire put on a week ago. Today I just ran over some screw somewhere on the street and now I have to replace my front tire again...... I am so depressed right now....:(

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    At least you still have a bike....


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    Daaaaamnnnnn parts guy!!!! :o

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    Leg still hurts from that ****. I didnt have a single mark on my back from that. Just about broke my left leg off though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Phrogg
    Today I just ran over some screw somewhere on the street and now I have to replace my front tire again...... I am so depressed right now....
    you don't have to replace the tire because it was punctured.
    go to a tire-shop and have it repaired and vulcanized. ;)

    Quote Originally Posted by BPG
    At least you still have a bike....
    didn't know that this fabric would protect you that much...
    still prefer leather, though...

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    you don't have to replace the tire because it was punctured.
    go to a tire-shop and have it repaired and vulcanized.
    Depends on where the puncture is...If it were a car I would agree...repair. But a bike...just buy a new one, not worth it to save $100 or so.

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    I slid on my back for a good 150 feet at 55mph and the jacket came out like that. I have a leather one also for cooler weather, but you cant argue with the results...

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    You are a very lucky man!

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    Quote Originally Posted by mrdozer2you
    Depends on where the puncture is...If it were a car I would agree...repair. But a bike...just buy a new one, not worth it to save $100 or so.
    puncture on a bike never a side puncture or it would be an act of vandalisme.
    anyway, vulcanizing the tire is not a plug...
    the puncture us filled and heated and is as good as new. costs here is 25$, i don't think you have a new tire for that price

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    Quote Originally Posted by BPG
    I slid on my back for a good 150 feet at 55mph and the jacket came out like that. I have a leather one also for cooler weather, but you cant argue with the results...
    like i said...i'm amazed.



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