there is a plug that has an oversize head that goes inside the tire. if you can find someone with them that is the reccomended way to plug a bike tire. Me, on my last new tire that picked up a nail I plugged then patched and bought a tube from the local bike dealer that is supposed to run inside a tubless tyre without heating up, yup i did all three! ran the tyre for about 8000 more miles without incident. bottom line though is it's your azz, if you don't feel comfortable don't do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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If you plug it you'll also throw off the balance of the tire a small amount. I am not sure if that will affect anything at low speeds. That said I ran over a glass bottle in my SUV years ago and plugged a hole that would have fit my thumb. 30k miles later I replaced all 4 tires without incident.
So, if you're feeling lucky ride without a helmet or gear and plug the tire. I have always plugged car tires, but wouldn't do it on a motorcycle except to get home after a puncture.Some people are primarily positive, others negative. Some argue about whether the glass is half full or half empty. Me? I drink the contents and call it empty.
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Originally posted by MrSquidward View PostFunny you should mention that, I dumped a silver 636 just like the one in your sig because of tire failure several years ago. Happened while cornering through a right-hander on a two lane back road, though only at about 35 - 40 mph. A chunk of metal punctured the rear and caused a rapid deflation. The back end slid out and across the paint, the deflated tire then grabbed and chucked me high-side. Full gear left me with no injuries, but had there been someone in the oncoming lane, well....
To the o/p, the point of this is that my occurrence, though freakish, was involuntary. Could have happened to anyone. So there's definitely no need to stack the deck against yourself. I vote for replacing the tire.90% of motorcycle forum members do not have a service manual for their bike.
Originally posted by BadfaerieI love how the most ignorant people I have met are the ones that fling the word "ignorant" around like it's an insult, or poo. Maybe they think it means pooOriginally posted by soulless kaosbut personaly I dont see a point in a 1000 you can get the same power from a properly tuned 600 with less weight and better handeling.
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I'll go with Cyber's typical response to the same question. Plug the tire, order a new tire, then sell the used one on Ebay with full disclosure about it being plugged.
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Same thing happened to me on my current set of tires. My tire was less than a week old and I pick up a screw,... I couldn't afford a new one at the time so I asked the bike shop to plug it. that was about 15,000 km ago. I haven't had a problem yet but I am planning to replace the tires soon,... before it gets down to the wear bars. I guess it would also depend on how agressive a rider you are. I'm pretty tame so I figured I'd be okay for a little while.ROCP
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BTW: If it's the front tire don't patch it long term. A rear wheel blow out is usually something that can be recovered from without dropping the bike. It's my understanding that this is not so true with the front.Some people are primarily positive, others negative. Some argue about whether the glass is half full or half empty. Me? I drink the contents and call it empty.
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Thanks guys.Originally posted by thetable View PostI'll go with Cyber's typical response to the same question. Plug the tire, order a new tire, then sell the used one on Ebay with full disclosure about it being plugged.Meow. -Count_Filth's_Katana
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Remember you only have 2 tires sitting between you and the pavement. Lose one at speed your likely to have a meeting with that ruff black stuff. Its like flying a plane you have a known problem sometime you dont get the option to pull over and check. Gravity works 100% of the time.Gravity works 100% of the time.
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Originally posted by thetable View PostI'll go with Cyber's typical response to the same question. Plug the tire, order a new tire, then sell the used one on Ebay with full disclosure about it being plugged.
I especiallythe part about full disclosure bc ya never know when you need to sell something again and to not do it would just blow.
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Originally posted by katana_ron View PostDo not patch it. I have had a tire loose air at 80 on the freeway, one of the biggest butt pucker moments in my life. Try getting from the Diamond lane to the shoulder with 4 lanes of traffic in between and the rear of the bike dancing like a 18 year old on extacy.
Not worth it......
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I have patched the rear tire with it still on the bike...it was a pia, but I did it- and still rode it with no issues. My vote is to (depending on funds) to replace it--- but it all depends on your riding and funds.
I would patch and feel safer than using a plug- the plug expands the cords apart - the patch doesn't.Horn broken--watch for finger....
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