Fixing a puncture on a cruiser
While cruising around in Spain I had a puncture (rear) and luckily I was going through a town so a motorshop was quickly found and the repair was swift (changing the inner tube). As I plan to travel to more remote areas next time on this same bike it made me think on what to do if this happens again somewhere remote. The Kawasaki Vulcan is chain driven, has a rear drumbrake and no centerstand. I guess I could ease her on her side supported by whatever lays (or my soft luggagebags)around and get the wheel out. My biggest worry is getting the tyre over the rim to get to the inner tube, they are standard tyres though a little chunky. I´m looking for some advice on how to pull this off and which tools to use (leavers). Cheers, Rob Smits
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