I've been weighing my options pertaining to tire repair/replacement. There are lots of personal testimonies here, which can be a good gauge for real world application, but I think it's important to read up on what the actual tire manufacturers recommend. Here are a few snippets that I felt were pertinent to a most motorcyclists taken from a Dunlop memo sent to tire dealerships.

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TIRE REPAIR
Some punctures in motorcycle tires may be repaired.
Dunlop recommends only permanent plug-patch repairs of small (maximum
1/4-inch diameter) tread-area punctures from within the dismounted
tire by a qualified tire repair shop or motorcycle dealer. Never perform
an exterior repair and never use an inner tube as a substitute for a proper
repair. Speed should not exceed 50 mph for the first 24 hours after
repair, and the repaired tire should never be used over 75 mph. Advise
your customer to check inflation pressure after tire cools for at least three
(3) hours following run-in, or sooner if air loss is suspected. See the
Dunlop Service Advisory for additional motorcycle tubeless-tire repair
information. Follow the same repair procedures for tires on rims requiring
tube replacement. The repairer is solely responsible for the repair and any
instructions to the repaired-tire user.
Advise your customers that no form of temporary repair should be
attempted because secondary damage caused by a penetrating object
may not be detected and tire or tube deflation may occur at a later date.
Dunlop does not recommend the use of liquid sealants. These are a form
of temporary repair, and they may adversely affect ply material and mask
secondary damage caused by a penetrating object. Advise your customers
that reliance upon sealants can result in sudden tire failure and
accident.

TUBE-TYPE RIMS
Note: Not all cast wheels, whether aluminum or magnesium, are suitable
for tubeless-tire fitment.
Mount tires as tubeless only when the wheel manufacturer recommends
it. Some spokeless rims require tubes. With a tube inserted, a tubeless tire
may be fitted to a tube-type wheel.
Exception: Dunlop does not recommend fitment of non-radial tubes in
radial tires. Ensure that tube markings match radial tire markings before
fitting to rims requiring tubes.

SIDEWALL TREATMENT
Use a mild soap solution to clean sidewalls, white striping or lettering, and
rinse off with plain water. Never apply any other material, cleaners or
dressings to enhance sidewall appearance. These may degrade the rubber
and remove inherent ozone cracking/weather checking resistance.

NEVER MOUNT PASSENGER-CAR TIRES ON MOTORCYCLE RIMS

 

I find those that must be told how to do this is not worth the trouble to see if they read the article or if they knew if it was what they thought it was worth in the 1st place of the reading article of reading of knowledge of the first or there original thought of the writers thinking of what they were trying to say in there beginning thoughts..

 

I have never advocated running a repaired tire on a bike. After reading the opening post, it should be clear what even a manufacture feels about repairing a tire. How many of you keep your bike under 75 MPH. Not that I ride over that range all that often, but there is something wrong when you have to reduce the speed. I realize I am setting myself up for the "flamers" but why would you risk your life for a couple hundred dollars. A repaired tire used to limp in for a new replacement I could justify, but to continue to run a repaired has too many strings/questions with it. Just my opiinion.

 

Hmm...welcome to the forums.

Ride safe,
Jeff

 

Thank you.

 

oct1949 ...... Can you run that by me again ...... i know they say we are 2 countries sharing a common language ..... not today we aint!

 

oakleaf ... Interesting article.... the point being made about sealant in the tyre's is opposite to what is on the tins of this stuff in England .... as it seems to be endorsed by certain safety org's ....... So now doubt creeps in ... i have used the sealant in all my bikes for years ....

 

That made my brain hurt.

 

Really? I thought it was stated eloquently.

 

All very good information...except that last part about never using car tires on motorcycles!