Be carefull out there

[saddle up]

After not riding during winter time I decided to jump on the scooter for a ride. I did the usual checks. i.e., gas, oil, lights ,signals, and tires. I just checked the tires by hand. I went around the block a couple of times, and the bike started handling like crap. I lost the air out of my front tire. There are several sharp turns involved.
My theory was the front tire felt like it was enough pressure but when I hit those sharp turns I lost the bread to rim seal.

So do yourself a favor and check with a gauge, not with your hand..
Regards

[CatatonicBug]

Good advice. Can be really hard to tell by just looking or feeling them, especially with such a heavy bike.

[Paintman]

Tires

My neighbor has a 99 Goldwing with orig tires they are hard as a rock ive been nagging him to get new ones with the same lame responce they still look good. well today he passed a truck going into a corner and the rear tire seperated , bike went hi and hit guard rail then bounced back into rd almost taking me with it. Gold wing Zero Road 1 he had surgery and is getting pinned back together i thinki maybe next time he will listen to me.
John

[CatatonicBug]

Ouch!! I can only imagine what that's like - having a friend go down while you watch.... Especially knowing that you tried to prevent it! I hope he recovers well.