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Tech Tip No 1. How to fix a puncture. Sent in by Luggs.
If you notice that the back end of the scoot is waving all over the place like you are riding over wet fish you may have what is most often referred to as a puncture. This means that the air which is normally keeping your tire hard has escape from the inner tube (why not Google "inner tube" to get a more information as to how these work.)
A puncture normally occurs because you were stupid enough to drive over something sharp. eg. Some broken glass, a nail, Bruna's wit etc.
Now that you have successfully diagnosed the puncture you need to fix it before you proceed. Unless of course you are being chased or it is nearly last orders at the pub. However expect to star on the next exciting episode of Worlds Wildest Police Chases once sparks start coming from the exposed rim if you continue. (why not Google "Rim" to get more information about what this is, be careful not to mistake this for Rimming which Baz tells me is something completely different ??)
If you have chosen to fix the puncture before you proceed the process is really simply. First check your wallet for the number of the breakdown cover provided offered by your insurer. Give them a call and explain the problem and give clear details as to your exact location, hang up the phone. Sit and wait for the nice man in the recovery truck to turn up. At this point you may choose to smoke a cigarette or perhaps even have a sip of flat warm scrumpy you keep in a small flagon in the scooters tool box in case of emergencies.
Eventually the nice man in the recovery truck will turn up and will balance the scooter precariously on the back of the truck. It's at this point that you should stare only at your shoes and look pitiful and embarrassed.
Now get in the truck and get a ride home or better still directly to a suitable location that could fix the puncture. Remember only look out of the side window and never make direct eye contact with the recovery man. His look of disgust will haunt you for years to come.
Easy. Job done and you will be on your way in just a matter of hours, half a day at the most..
