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a 15 ,, $ 2400. s tampa fl
Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2006 9:52 am
by Luke
steal it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
front tube blew out - valve stem totally ripped off
Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2006 1:32 pm
by nelson corcoran
hi,
I have a 2005 KLR-650, I was going 70 mph and the
front tube blew out. The whole area around the
valve stem was completely ripped off and seperated
from the tube. I thought the inflation was correct,
the temperature here is very high - almost 100. I also
added Ultraseal to the tires when new. The bike
has 6000 miles.
Does anyone know what would cause this? I don't
brake that hard!
Nelson
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front tube blew out - valve stem totally ripped off
Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2006 4:02 pm
by Greg Schmidt
Hard to say Nelson, The valve stem tear out probably happened after
the blow-out and the tire lost pressure.
Front tires don't usually get as hot as the rear. It might have
been heat related if you had been riding continuous for a couple
hundred miles in the heat.
Glad to hear you're OK, a blow-out at that speed can give you
sphincter pucker for sure!
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DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, nelson corcoran
wrote:
>
> hi,
> I have a 2005 KLR-650, I was going 70 mph and the
> front tube blew out. The whole area around the
> valve stem was completely ripped off and seperated
> from the tube. I thought the inflation was correct,
> the temperature here is very high - almost 100. I also
> added Ultraseal to the tires when new. The bike
> has 6000 miles.
>
> Does anyone know what would cause this? I don't
> brake that hard!
>
> Nelson
>
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front tube blew out - valve stem totally ripped off
Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2006 8:44 pm
by fasteddiecopeman
Nelson,
I always advise guys to do an old enduro 'trick' to their KLRs - it's FREE!
Loosen the nut that holds the tube valve stem tight to the rim, and then tighten it to the
valve cap.
Does two things:
1. keeps your valve cap secure; and
2. IF your tire 'slips' on the rim you WILL see it when you look at the valve stem, as it will
be CANTED. This is your cue to break the bead and rotate the tire/tube till the stem is
again vertical.
Might not have helped with your problem, but it won't hurt to do it!
Ed