If You Have A Flat Tire - Honda 1999 Shadow Aero VT1100C3 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 firm, level surface and use the
side stand for support.) You should
examine the tire treads and sidewalls for
foreign objects or damage.
If a tire has major damage 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 information about 24-hour
emergency roadside assistance, see page
199.) Even with a simple puncture, this
may be the safest and least troublesome
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solution. For transporting instructions, see
page 142.
Honda does not recommend that you make
a temporary repair to a tube-type tire.
However, if you decide to make a
temporary repair so you can get to a
service facility, ride cautiously at reduced
speed and have the tube and tire replaced
before you ride again.