I got a nail in my rear tire!!!! should I plug it or replace it?????? http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif

I vote replace it, but there are plenty of guys here who say, and have, plugged it. All about peace of mind for me....

I took mine to the bike shop and had it plugged. I've put a good 3000 miles on it since then with no problems. I check the air in the tires once a week and only had to put air in them once. Some people will tell you to replace it, while others tell you to fix it. That is up to you. I thought I had a set of M-1's coming to me, but I got fucked on that http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif

No plug. The proper way to repair it is patch only on the inside.

swjohnsey said:

No plug. The proper way to repair it is patch only on the inside.



Actually the proper way is to replace the tire.

See. Like I told you, it's all a matter of opinion

never plugged any of my tires..have used green stuff in two different rears for 2k + without problems.. just my 2 cents http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

jgdinero said:

I got a nail in my rear tire!!!! should I plug it or replace it?????? http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif



I have 2500 miles on my 2k3 and its 5 weeks old and Already on my 3rd flat http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif tomorrow NEW TIRES http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/punk.gif Im taking the day of from work so I can go an give my moola to dealer http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/bash.gif the prices im getting for the tire is a rip off but I gots no choice FOR NOW, I already put 1 patch and it ran great I put a plug the ones used in cars and .......its ok bike feels weird and now on the 3rd flat . FUGGIN SCREWS

I plugged mine, no problems speeding, doing wheelies, the only thing I avoid are burnouts

I havent lost a single pound of air pressure since I plugged it

its truly up toyou!! but i wouldnt feel safe doing 95+ mph with a plug in my tire!!
just my $.02 http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

replace

I try to keep it below 150 when riding on a patched tire. What a bunch of pussies! http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

Here's what Dunlop says:

Some punctures in motorcycle tires can be repaired if no other damage is present. Dunlop recommends only individual permanent plug-patch repairs of small tread area punctures from within the demounted tire by a qualified tire repair shop or motorcycle dealer. Never perform an exterior repair and never use an innertube as a substitute for a proper repair. Your bike should not exceed 50 mph for the first 24 hours after the repair and the repaired tire should never be used over 80 mph. Dunlop speed ratings are voided by repairs.

No form of temporary repair should be attempted because secondary damage caused by the 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 that may adversely affect ply material and mask secondary damage caused by the penetrating object. Reliance upon sealants can result in sudden tire failure and accident.

here's the link (http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/infocenter_faq.asp?id=12#faq)

would you trust your life on that plug http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/dunno.gif i would bite the bullet and replace it.

rjspitz said:

Here's what Dunlop says:

Your bike should not exceed 50 mph for the first 24 hours after the repair and the repaired tire should never be used over 80 mph. Dunlop speed ratings are voided by repairs.

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damm and Ive hit 135mph on a repaired tire http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif stupid http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/bash.gif http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/bash.gif

If you read this you will learn something jgdinero. I had my rear tired plugged onetime, I got off work and got on my bike and headed home. As I rode my bike it felt a little different but I payed it no mind cause I thought it was just me. I payed the toll for my exit and proceeded at about 50mph, as I rode something happened that scared the ever liven shit out of me. With my bike pointing and heading straight in one direction the rear end of my bike decide to go to the right!!!!. I thought this was it and I was gone but some how the lord said not today young man so I gently got off the throttle and squeezed my FRONT brakes. My rear tire which had been plugged had a flat in route and came to find out it was the same hole that had been plugged!!! Your life is worth $120.00 so go and buy a new tire!!!!!!!! PLEASE!!! http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

Like he said, pluggin' ain't the way to go. Patch it on the inside. I generally inspect my bike for flats and such before I ride. It saves a lot of excitement later on. After you ride for a few thousand miles and have a few flats in route you will recognize that feeling way before your bike decides to swap ends.

Remember, centrifugal (alright, centripital for you purists) force is working to hold the patch in place. The faster you go the better it sticks!

I have used and know many guys who have used "plug-patches". None of us has had a problem with them, and alot of the other guys beat the living shit out of their bikes.
A plug-patch is a patch with a rubber stem in the middle of it. The stem will be pulled through the hole in the tire, and the patch (obviously) is inside, like any car patch. Looks somewhat like a mushroom with a flat top. Like I said, never any problems....

i have plugged many tires in the past and have no problem with them. if you worry then buy a new one. i will take your old one http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Man my buddy has done a track day with 2 plugs in his tires. i myself have one in there now i do burnouts wheelies 150 pluss speeds with no fear the hole has got to be in the groove of the treads or i'd just get a new tire but if it's in the groove your all set. i've never had any problem with a plug nor heard any stories about a problem just my 2 cents

i had 200 miles on my d207 when i got the bike and railed a nail right through it. I contemplated patching or replacing the tire, and then i realized my life wasn't worth throwing away over a set of tires for $200 shipped to my door. Just something to think about...

-=bmacd=-

You worry too much. Maybe you oughta sell your bike a buy a SUV. If you could document a single case of a patched tire failing because it was patched I might consider your argument. But as it stands you are making a better argrument for just not riding. http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

I'll plug it. Last tire I had I got over 6000 miles out of it with a plug in it with no problems. I just got nail in the new tire and plugged it.

Plugging it is not the way to go. Replace the tire is the only safe bet. Maybe you're forgetting you only have 2 tires to ride on. It's not an excuse for not riding, it's an excuse to continue to be able to ride.

I've been riding on a plugged front, never had any problems.

This is stupid i know...but when i had a nail in my tire, it was more than half way in so i just left it. The road wore it down to where it didnt matter anymore and even though i checked the air constantly, i never had probs.

Even an internal plug/patch is a compromise, and in my opinin a poor one. Tires on bikes areplaced under enormous loads, and th ehigher the hp the more severe. I`m one of the guys who you`d pay to `repair` a tire and I too have ridden on several perfectly good repair jobs over the years...but having one come apart at a very inopportune time can range from scary. to dangerous, to catastrophic. Your bike performs similiarly to a full race car, how many times do you see NASCAR, or other race mechanics/teams fixing a flat. It`s your life, mine is worth more than a new tire and a mount job. Good luck and always remember that most `accidents` are preventable, especially with hindsight.

Replace the tire man.

FACK DAT.. I'd replace my tire than risk it :nono ..

I had a pilot power patched on the inside and it has been fine for the last 2k+ mi. ...idk your call I guess but mine has had no problems.

Yeah, if it was a race tyre I't turf it and grab another tyre. What's the chances of a race tyre picking up a screw in it's short life anyway.

But if it's a road tyre who cares? I've been riding on my plugged front flat out and dropped it hard on wheelies and never had a problem.
It's not like your gonna go more than 12 months before your next set anyway. And if your that scared that the plug will blow out, get it plugged and burn it out, see for yourself how good they are.

Who here has had a plug blow out on them or directly knows someone that has?

Replace Replace Reaplace

If I ever get a small puncture in one of my tires, either front or rear, I'll patch it. If I had a money tree, I'd replace it. I think patches are fine, as long as they're done right and they are of the mushroom type, and you're just paying for peace of mind when you replace a tire that can be patched.

I'd rather have a fix rather than a possiable fix...

plug patch it. i've plugged tires for thousands of miles and never had an issue. if it did happen to fail, it would be like any other flat. never heard of a catastrophic failure of a tire after patching. if u feel that ur bike is riding funny, probably a good idea to check it out instead of just taking a turn at full speed not minding that ur bike "feels funny". if u are unable to do that then replace.

its truly up toyou!! but i wouldnt feel safe doing 95+ mph with a plug in my tire!!
just my $.02 http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/burnout.gif


this is sooo true

I personally dont like plugs period and i wish they would stop letting people use the, A patch however, is very effective. The new way they do it pretty much fuses the patch to the tire. So its like new. I see no reason not to go that route.

As i said though. I wouldnt screw with the plugs on a car let alone a bike

REPLACE!!! tyres are the only thing connecting you to the ground... you want them to be 100%..... patch is ok on cars, but common, not on your bike!!

i would do something that happened to me and it went competely flat fast... personally i replaced it, last thing i need is a plug failing while riding hard

I recently got a nail (more like shrapne)l in my brand new Metzler rear tyre. I was contemplating patching it but I ended up getting a power pilot replacement. Next time I will probably patch it.

Ok, so out of the 40 posts here, noone mentions anyone ever actually having a plugged tyre fail...

My last front tyre was plugged within the week after I bought it. I rode it until it was worn out and it got a fair bit of punishment. It never even leaked a little bit.

change it dont patch shit.....

plug patch it. i've plugged tires for thousands of miles and never had an issue. if it did happen to fail, it would be like any other flat. never heard of a catastrophic failure of a tire after patching. if u feel that ur bike is riding funny, probably a good idea to check it out instead of just taking a turn at full speed not minding that ur bike "feels funny". if u are unable to do that then replace.

Exactly what I say....I know we all get scared with the would if this, would if that syndrome. The truth is as simple as this, if it's your time and you've fulfilled your purpose then it's a done ballgame period, lights out. Peace!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I personally would have it professionaly plugged unless the tire is coming close to needing to be replaced.