Thump TSK50cc, Owner'S Manual

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Taking care of the Unexpected
IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE
How you handle a flat tire on the trail depends on how serious the tube or
tire damage is, and what tools and supplies you have with you.
If you have a slow leak or a minor puncture, there are two ways to try
making a temporary repair:
• Use an aerosol tire sealer to seal the puncture and inflate the tube. (This
can be done without removing the tire or wheel.)
• Use a tube patch kit to repair the puncture. (This requires removing the
tire.)
If the leak is more serious, or a temporary repair doesn’t hold, the tube
must be replaced. The tire will also need to be replaced if it is
damaged. Replacing a tube or tire involves removing and re-installing the
wheel.
If you are unable to repair a flat tire on the trail, you will need to push the
motorcycle back to your base or send for help. We strongly recommend
that you do not try to ride with a flat tire. The motorcycle will be hard
to handle, and if the tire comes off the rim, it may lock up the wheel and
cause you to crash.
WARNING
Riding your motorcycle with
a temporary tire repair can
be risky. If the temporary
repair fails, you can crash
and be seriously injured or
killed. If you must ride with a
temporary tire repair, ride slowly
and carefully until the tire
is permanently repaired or
replaced.