another stupid question
#1
another stupid question
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
or do you just have to suck it up and buy a new one
sorry for all the dumb noob questions
#3
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.
#7
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)
#8
RIP Zy! You will always be in our hearts.
SuperSport
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Plug patch
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.
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.
#13
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
#14
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 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!!
#15
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 ;-)
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