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Scary/Wild Ride last Night

well done
first time i had a back tyre blow was at 70 i ended up sliding down the motorway i was thankfull for the strength of leather that was in 1978 ive had a couple of blowouts since and stayed upright

Brian
 
Way to keep your cool.

I was driving down the interstate in my car and the car next to me was in the left lane with a concrete barrier to his left. I heard a BOOM! And the hood of his car had flown up and was laying across his windshield -- he couldn't see anything. He was real cool too. Didn't swerve or do anything rash, just a straight steady slow to get as far off the road as he could. Nerves of steel.

Glad you are okay.
 
I am glad you are okay. Nice job of handling the situation. Thank you for warning us. I know that at times I take riding for granted. This is a reminder to stay sharp and practice riding skills. Anything can happen at any time.
 
Glad you made it out of that nightmare without getting hurt. Way to drive! Kinda makes a guy think a little bit when he wants to squeeze those extra miles out of the tires:)
 
01dynaglide said:
I was on the way home from work last night (dark) cruising down the Interstate about 65 - 70 mph. I was in the left lane and I had a concrete wall to my left and slower trafic to my right. I felt the back of my bike wobble just a little so I lifted off of the throttle a little and about the time I did the rear tire blow out! It kicked the backend of the bike around to my left big time. I tapped the front brake just a little then hit the throttle a little. After fighting with her for what seemed like ever but went by in the blink of an eye I was able to straighten her up and make it to the side of the rode without laying her down. Man you talking about something scary! I don't know it I rode over something or what. I'm going to look it over this afternoon to see if/what damage was done. Ride safe and always be ready for anything because you never know when something can happen!
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Good job staying in control with the bike and saving it, especially at night. Just another reason most manufacturers and riders to improve the odds by riding bikes outfitted w/cast wheels and tubeless tires, less chance of sudden air pressure loss. Had only one "flat" while traveling, only a plug and ride kit was needed to get me back on the road in less than 1/2 hour.
 
I was able to look my bike over yesterday when I got home. I found that I had a peice of metal (looks like a small metal bar about 3/8 inch diameter) sticking out of the tire. I also found that I need a new rim. My rim being bent is better then me being bent from this little exciting ride.
 
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