| Author | Message | ||
     Pcmodeler |
Got a screw in my rear tire. Tire is still in really good shape. I only commute to work/run errands. Hate to have to buy a new tire. | ||
| Bigdaddy |
Wow,,,,PC,,,we just visited this very same issue a few weeks ago. Opinions vary greatly and we, this board, have people soundly planted on different sides of the issue. Please do a search "tire plugging" and you'll see what I'm talking about. If the tire is in excellent shape and the puncture is firmly in the treaded portion of the tire -- sidewalls need not apply -- I would, and have, and will in the future, plug the tire and roll with it. Please do a search and always remember you can't go wrong with a new tire. YMMV, G2 | ||
| Ezblast |
As above, however use a plug/patch combo - perfect! GT - JBOTDS! EZ  | ||
| Mr_cuell |
The manufacturers have some recommendations worth reading - I looked at Dunlops site (I think it was them) a few weeks ago and they said it could be done, so long as the tech knew what he/she was doing, but not to exceed 80 on it. I have enough to worry about at 80+ without wondering how my tires are doing! If you are not going to be haulin though it sounded like the manufacturer I checked with was good with it. I was one of the ones a few weeks ago that was staunchly against it, and rude about it to boot, but I feel I stand corrected now.  (Message edited by Mr_cuell on January 28, 2006) | ||
| Diablobrian |
The question is: Is it worth the risk to save the money. As Mr_cuell stated, "I have enough to worry about at 80+ without wondering how my tires are doing!" except I don't think that there is any magic number of mph. Because that is assuming everyone is as proficient at installing those patches as the factory techs. A lot of these monkeys can't figure out which way to turn the axles to loosen them. Having said that, the best of the lot are "umbrella" plugs that are installed from the inside of the tire. Some are even vulcanized in place which is even better. For my money, I'd change the tire. Oh yeah, try getting your bike on a dyno with a plug in the rear tire some time. (Message edited by diablobrian on January 28, 2006) | ||
| Buellerx |
I just did it as a temp fix. I went out today and found a nail in my tire. Came home and put a "mushroom" type plug in it. I plan on changing my tires in the next few weeks anyway so I figured it will have to do until then. I have done it several times in the past with no proplems. However, I dont run the tires hard if I have a plug in them. Its just to get me by for a while. | ||
| Pcmodeler |
Thanks guys....sorry....I haven't been visiting the forums as much as I used too (probably because of the downtime in the riding season). I figured it would probably be ok. Just wanted to get opinions as I plan on having the rims and a spare swingarm powdercoated and figured this was the perfect time since the tire has that screw in it. | ||
| Cataract2 |
http://www.clarity.net/~adam/tire-changing.html I'm on the wall about it, but this site gives you the how to on it. When I learn how to do my own tire changes I'll look more into fixing them. I say this because I would be furious if I just put a tire on to find a nail in it. They cost enough as it it. I've heard the best combo is patch and plug so I'll look into that. | ||
| Pcmodeler |
Yeah, part of me has been thinking about getting that tire changer from Harbor Freight....this may be a good enough reason since I need to remove/remount both rims for powder coating. | ||
| Jerseyguy |
I think it's probably safe to patch a small puncture, but I still wouldn't do it myself. I just can't get past the mental image of a high speed catastrophic tire failure. Its more mental than mechanical for me. | ||
| Mb182 |
Patch is a temporary thing to get the bike home. Then new tires!! My A$% is worth more (at least to me  than a new tire!! MB182 | ||
| Starter |
There is nothing wrong with the internal plug/patches for rears in the centre of the tread, fronts on the other hand I would leave alone. Sticky string or mushrooms are a low speed get home option. |
