Friday night on my way home, I hit a ratchet strap. Having changed my trousers, I checked the front tyre on the bike (the one that hit it) and for safety’s sake, the back. The front will need a new one, but the back’s ok. Can’t spot anything.
Sat AM I ring a local dealer. Any chance of a new front? Yep, no probs - got them in stock, bring it in when you’ve recovered (knows me to well 
).
I drop it in and get a 'phone call whilst I’m walking round town.
“Do you want a front or a rear?”
“A front, why?”
“Their’s a nail through the sidewall of the rear. I’ll show it you when you get back if you like. If you want the new one on, let me know when you’ve had a look at it. When you get back.”
So their was. I agreed with him, that if their was a bit more tread on the tyre, then the back would have been ok, but with only two, why take the risk 
. As it was, the nail was through the sidewall and the sludge (puncture sealent) had done it’s job Expensive old weekend 
. If I pick up a nail in the near future, I won’t be impressed, needless to say, I’ve swept the place where I park the bike very well.
£94 for a new rear. It’s becoming an expensive toy this year with the new chain, sprockets and brake pads I put on at easter.
