should have been the first question out of the gate.
what is the bike? mag or spoke rims? what brand of tire.?
thanks
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Motorcycle shops that will patch a tire
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what is the bike? mag or spoke rims? what brand of tire.?
thanks
It's a VTR 1000. Mag wheel. He's got it under control now.
I carry a plug kit on my bike, and have never had an issue with plugging a tire. As long as it holds air, I'm not replacing any tire until the treads tell me to do so.
If the plug doesn't hold, it will more than likely be a slow leak and not a catastrophic failure, unlike hitting a pothole on I-75 and popping the bead on a the front tire of an Aprilia Falco (talking about tightening the old sphincter muscle). How I stayed upright, I don't know but I'd rather be lucky than good in those situations.
If the plug doesn't hold, it will more than likely be a slow leak and not a catastrophic failure, unlike hitting a pothole on I-75 and popping the bead on a the front tire of an Aprilia Falco (talking about tightening the old sphincter muscle). How I stayed upright, I don't know but I'd rather be lucky than good in those situations.
None of my local tire shops will patch anything. That is why I bought my own tire machine and balancer. Actually 2 tire machines (one of those package deals), need to move one out one day.
I had a nail in my tire last month. Plugged it and knock on wood, still holding air.....
When I worked at Home Depot I picked up nails constantly. I think my R1 had 3 plugs in the rear by the time I wore it out.
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Whats up with OP getting a hat? Everything seemed to be going well?
I have gotten a couple nails over the years, but something about plugging a bike tire doesn't appeal to me. I can see carrying a patch kit to get you home or to a shop, but I replace the tire. Better to be safe than sorry. Tires aren't that expensive... Set of Q3's shipped to your door for $230 isn't bad.
Now, if you run over nails all the time, making tires cost prohibitive, then I would be trying to find a new place to ride or figure out why you are hitting so many more nails than most people... Rather than treat the symptoms, I would be trying cure the disease, but maybe that's just me...
Now, if you run over nails all the time, making tires cost prohibitive, then I would be trying to find a new place to ride or figure out why you are hitting so many more nails than most people... Rather than treat the symptoms, I would be trying cure the disease, but maybe that's just me...
I commute on my bike regularly so can't change up where I ride too much.
