If You Have A Flat Tue - Honda GoldWing GL1500 2000 Owner's Manual

If
You Have a Flat
Tire
A flat tire is always unwelcome, especially
if
you are far from
help.
If
you think you are losing air, or you hit a pothole or
hard object, pull safely to the side of the road so you can
inspect the tires and assess the situation. (Be sure to park on a
finn, level surface and use the center stand for support.) You
should examine the tire treads and sidewalls for foreign objects
or damage.
If
you find a tire has been punctured or damaged,
you have two options.
Option l..;. . . .Have Your MQtorcyckU'Jansported
If a tire has a major puncture or a cut in the tread or sidewall,
or the bead has come loose from the rim, there is probably not
much you can do except have your motorcycle transported to a
Honda dealer or other qualified service facility. (USA only: For
infonnation about 24-hour emergency roadside assistance. see
page 195.) Even with a simple puncture, this may be the safest
and least troublesome solution. For transporting instructions.
see page 176.
Option 2: Make a Temporary Roadside Repair
If a tire has only a minor nail puncture and is not completely
flat, you may be able to make an emergency repair that could
allow you to continue riding to where you can get the tire
replaced or permanently repaired.
AWARNING
Riding your motorcycle with a
temporary tire repair can be risky.
If
the temporary repair fails, you can
crash and be seriously injured or
killed.
If you must ride with a temporary
tire repair, ride slowly and carefully
and do not exceed 30 mph (50
kmlh) until the tire is permanently
repaired or replaced.
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Unexpected Problems