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Screw in rear tire
Road Captain
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From: Midway, UT.
The point is that even when the tread seperates on a retread there is some warning that it is going to happen (see them all over the interstates). You might not notice it from the cab of the truck, I guess some people wouldn't notice it in a car.
But you would definately notice chunks of rubber flying off a bike tire.
But you would definately notice chunks of rubber flying off a bike tire.
Terry
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From: eastern oklahoma
the new rubber mushroom type plugs are far superior to the string type plugs. i still gotta get one of those kits. it's easy for others to spend your money, just do what you feel comfortable with. i picked up a screw in the a rear tire on my "run flat" tire on the corvette. i removed the tire when i got home, and hauled it to a tire shop who would repair it the way i wanted. the plugging, with grinding and a boot patch on the inside of the tire. if i'd had the mushroom plug and the rubber cement/lube, i'd have done it myself. the dome stays inside the tire, and the shaft fills the hole. a great system from what i understand and it makes sense. 2200 miles? that sux. hope you get her fixed and back up and going soon, we're running out of riding weather in a month or two.
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From: Living in open carry state :D
In Germany, where there are still Autobahns with out speed limits they use a combination patch/plug similar to the mushroom but with more surface area. They can only do this when the nail is a set distance form the side wall. So if they work on tire that travel at well over 150mph on a regular basis I know they will work on a motorcycle that rarely sees 90mph...
Jim, I would love to have your Corvette over here with me.. My Wife's Avalon tops out at 132mph!! And I was getting passed by VW's!!
Jim, I would love to have your Corvette over here with me.. My Wife's Avalon tops out at 132mph!! And I was getting passed by VW's!!
Cruiser
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This debate shows up about every other week (seems like). I haven't seen / heard of one person that has had a serious issue with a plug or patch, just a lot of speculation of what might happen.
Every decision you make you weigh risk vs gain. I think in this situation the risk is very low if: (1) It is a puncture and not a gash, (2) if it's not in the sidewall. I guess the gain is relative to your situation.
Do what feels right to you and PM me so I can give you shipping address to send that almost new tire to.
Every decision you make you weigh risk vs gain. I think in this situation the risk is very low if: (1) It is a puncture and not a gash, (2) if it's not in the sidewall. I guess the gain is relative to your situation.
Do what feels right to you and PM me so I can give you shipping address to send that almost new tire to.
Road Captain
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From: Richardson, Tx
Replace it. Had a good friend get killed 4 years ago because he had a tired patch. They must have not done a good job. He had a female on the back and she survived. He actually didn't die until a couple of days later from a heart attack while recovering in the hospital. He was pulling a small trailer and in landed on top of him. Kind of a freak deal but why take a chance.
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From: So Cal The Golden State
Thanks much all, I found an experienced tire shop over the week end and had the tire patched. I was advise because of the location and clean pierce this should not be an issue. The just advised to check pressure often.
Thanks for all of the comments they where all relevant.
On a side note I found out that the tires for the 09 and after touring bikes, can only be purchased through the dealer.
I don't like having the the ditribution channel for anything dictated to me. I just hope that by next year there is a third party option.
Thanks for all of the comments they where all relevant.
On a side note I found out that the tires for the 09 and after touring bikes, can only be purchased through the dealer.
I don't like having the the ditribution channel for anything dictated to me. I just hope that by next year there is a third party option.
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From: Chesterfield, VA
Thanks much all, I found an experienced tire shop over the week end and had the tire patched. I was advise because of the location and clean pierce this should not be an issue. The just advised to check pressure often.
Thanks for all of the comments they where all relevant.
On a side note I found out that the tires for the 09 and after touring bikes, can only be purchased through the dealer.
I don't like having the the ditribution channel for anything dictated to me. I just hope that by next year there is a third party option.
Thanks for all of the comments they where all relevant.
On a side note I found out that the tires for the 09 and after touring bikes, can only be purchased through the dealer.
I don't like having the the ditribution channel for anything dictated to me. I just hope that by next year there is a third party option.
I've got 16K on my second rear (05 model) and it's about shot. Only got 13K on the first one. I'm being a lot more careful. Oh yeah, that's about 15.9K since I had the tire plugged (with a new tube). Put 1200 miles on the tire this weekend.
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