Not exactly to do with my bike but, just thought I'd share this with you.
When i first built my trailer, my main objective was to have it sorted for the (then) upcoming Tasmanian Ulysses AGM. With that sort of trip on the agenda, I didn't want to risk any problems from the trailer so I replaced the wheel bearings, fitted a brand new coupling, then after getting it regoed, fitted up the brake system as I was unsure of the legality of my cable/ hydraulic linkage. The last item was to get brand new tyres and tubes fitted. The originals had plenty of tread left but had age cracks in the walls, so better to be safe than sorry, I lashed out for a new set.
I took them into the tyre place at Banyo that my employer dealt through. Thought I'd maybe save a few bucks, but they still cost me $92 a tyre, plus tubes! Ouch!
Anyway, I dropped the wheels in on my way to work then picked them up in the afternoon. Easy as. I put them on the trailer assuming that would be that for years to come.
I've probably put about 20,000 klms on the rig since I finished it and the tyres have held up really well. Just a hint of feathering after spirited riding through the twisties but all in all, no dramas.
Until................ I went for a run into town to pick up some bags of salt from the hardware, and when I went to put the bags in, the keg wobbled and upon inspection, I had a flat tyre. It had kept it's shape as the body's so light but it had no air in it.
Rode home and upon removal of the tyre, I found this!
It's a piece of nail that must have been laying inside the tyre when it got fitted and has spent its life slowly gnawing its way through the tube till it finally broke through.
So much for the peace of mind idea! Never going near that mob again, that's for sure!
Just goes to show that unless you know the fellow who's putting the rubber on your pride and joy, it might pay to watch them fit them up, just for extra security.
