can you plug/patch a tire on these bikes if you get a nail in it

or do you just have to suck it up and buy a new one


sorry for all the dumb noob questions

 

People have different opinions on this, mine is to buy a new tire.

 

I would get a new tire also. you can plug them for a quick fix to get somewhere to replace the tire so carrying a kit is reasonable idea if you ride a lot - external plugs will get you home. and as drewC14 is saying there are others that will say if properly plugged they'd keep riding on them.

 

that is what i figured ... is $140 a bad price for a pilot power installed?

 

you can have it plug-patched. This is a combo unit that will not tear out. not to be confused with plugs or patches

 

never heard of that .... ill ask the shops if they do that before i buy a new tire cause this on has less than 1k on it per the PO ...

 

For what its worth I have ridden literally thousands of miles in conditions from 15-98 degrees F & from 0-150+ mph (sustained 100+ speeds) with a simple plug. This included 2-up with full luggage. I have done this with many different tires/ brands/ etc. Just another opinion. If I see a nail/ screw, I yank it, plug it and move on. (keep an eye on pressure but you should anyway)

 

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I have had to do this to almost every one of my tires. I ride hard and have never had a problem with my patched tires. As long as the hole is in the right spot...patch it.

 

its dead center of the tire ...

 

I've used plugs, and it's always lasted the life of the tire. I would'nt use a plug on a hole larger than a screw/nail though.

 

its just a regular sized nail hole, i will have to try to find a place to do a plug patch :-)

save me till that tire wears out to have to buy a new one

 

Most shops won't do it for liability reasons. The local auto parts store has a kit for under $20. I've done it on cars and bikes for years.

 

My o2 is that the farther out to the sidewall the more dangerous the plug. In the general tread-wear area (for a commuter) I would think OK. The more aggressive you are as a rider and the higher the temps could cause a problem if you are not monitoring your tire pressures. If you're running a suspect piece of equipment you must up your monitor of that system. SOP

 

Great price for a pilot installed (in canada anyway..)

I rode for years with a plug/patch from the inside on a metzeler, no problems with leakage or anything.. From the sounds of your "newbie-ness" (please don't take ofence) you will be riding well within the limits for a plug/patch. Just don't take it to the track on a cold day and warm it up on the track!!

 

i have only been riding about a year .... and most of that on cruisers .... not offended at all arctic, i have my views but i wanted to see what everyone else thought too, better ot make an informed decision than not to ;-)

 

U might want something like this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GScWPb8qcng