Resolving the Unexpected
If You Have a Flat Tire
If You Crash
If a Component Fails
How you handle a flat tire on the trail will depend on the severity of the damage to the tire and/or the
inner tube and what tools and supplies you keep with you. If you have a slow leak or a minor puncture,
there are two ways you can try to make a temporary repair:
If the leak is more severe, or a temporary repair does not hold up, you will need to replace the inner tube.
If the tire is also severely damaged, you will need to replace the tire as well.
If you cannot repair the flat tire on the trail, you will need to push the motorcycle back to your base or
send for help. Do not ride on a flat tire. The motorcycle will be hard to handle, and if the tire comes off
the rim, it can lock up the wheel and cause you to crash.
Personal safety is the first priority after an accident. If you or anyone else has been injured, take plenty
of time to assess the severity of the injuries and determine if it is safe to continue riding. If you cannot
ride safely, send someone for help. Do not ride if you will risk further injury or if your motorcycle has
been damaged too severely.
If you decide you are capable of riding safely, carefully inspect the motorcycle for damage. Check the
tightness of critical nuts and bolts such as the handle bars, control levers, brakes and wheels. If there
is minor damage, or you are not sure about possible damage but decide to ride back to your base, ride
slowly and cautiously.
1. Use an aerosol tire sealer to seal the puncture and inflate the tube. You can do this without
removing the wheel.
2. Use a tube repair kit to patch the hole in the inner tube. This requires removal of the wheel and tire.
Sometimes crash damage is hidden or not immediately apparent. Once you get home, go over your
motorcycle thoroughly and fix any problems that you find. Also, be sure to have your Monster
Moto dealer inspect the frame and suspension after a serious crash.
The drive chain, master link, control cables, brake controls, and other components can be damaged if
you ride in dense brush or over rocky terrain. As mentioned earlier, making the repair on the trail will
depend on the severity of the damage, tools, supplies, and skills that you have.
1. If the drive chain comes off because the master link clip has been knocked off, you may be able to
repair the chain with a new master link. However, if the chain is broken or causes damage when it
comes off, you may not be able to make a trailside repair.
2. If any component of the front braking system is damaged, you may be able to ride back to your
base carefully using the rear brake for slowing and stopping. Likewise, if a component of the rear
braking system fails, you can use the front brake for slowing and stopping.
3. If you damage the throttle cable or some other critical component, the motorcycle may be unsafe
ride. Carefully assess the damage and make any repairs that you can. But if you have any doubts, it
is best to be conservative and safe.
Troubleshooting 38
855-833-6483 OR EMAIL US AT
