nail in a tire...
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This may be a silly question, but is it safe to plug a rear tire, with less than 200 miles on it? I got a nail Friday from all the debris hee in New Orleans, and was wondering if it would be safe to plug it. I know, I know...."would YOU ride a scoot with a plugged tire..."?
I guess I will have to bring it to the dealer to remove and patch from the inside, or just buy a new tire?
Have a great day!!!.....Jim
I guess I will have to bring it to the dealer to remove and patch from the inside, or just buy a new tire?
Have a great day!!!.....Jim
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I got a nail in my rear tire a few weeks ago. I call all the local dealers none would plug it or repair it with a patch. new tire was only option. Luckly I figured out my had tubes and was able to get a new tube. $45.00 total.
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Yea, I hadn't thought about a tube. Thanks, guys....
I am calling the local tire guys to see if they can pull the tire off, or if I will have to bring it in to them...the rim/tire only.
I can't believe I have a nail, and I JUST got the bike...lol...just my luck.
Ya'll have a great day.....Jim
I am calling the local tire guys to see if they can pull the tire off, or if I will have to bring it in to them...the rim/tire only.
I can't believe I have a nail, and I JUST got the bike...lol...just my luck.
Ya'll have a great day.....Jim
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Plugging a tire is ok when your on 4 wheels inside a safety cage, but if you got a hole in your tire on a motorcycle, you REPLACE it. Tube or not. Its a serious safety hazard. Is your life or that of loved ones riding 2up with you worth the cost of a new tire?
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Patch it from the inside and put a 20.00 tube in it. I would not buy a 175.00 tire when a patch and tube will be just and good, and just as safe.
This is just an opinion, you should do what makes you comfortable as far as safety goes.
Regards,
Bill
This is just an opinion, you should do what makes you comfortable as far as safety goes.
Regards,
Bill
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If your life is only worth $155, then by all means patch and tube it, myself, I wouldn't ride on a patched tire if you paid me. There's only 2 wheels on these scoots last time I looked and when one goes away, unless you can unicycle it, guess where you're going.
Thanks.
Thanks.
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RE: nail in a tire...
Jim,
This question has been asked a few times on different threads lately, so I did a little research on the subject. The following is HD's official stand on the issue:
Tubeless tires may be repaired in the tread area only, and then the puncture must be 1/4" or less. A tire with less that 1/16" tread depth cannot be repaired. All repairs must be made from inside the tire. Acceptable methods of repair include a patch and plug combination, chemical or hot vulcanizing patches or head-type plugs.
Inner tubes should only be patched as an emergency measure. Replace the damaged tube as soon as possible. Tubes can be used in tubeless tires.
This information can be found on page 2-23 of the 2005 Harley Davidson Touring Model shop manual. This same informatin is found on page 2-29 of the 2001 Harley Davidson Softail shop manual.
Hope this helps. Moderators, feel free to put this in the DIY information area if you feel it is note worthy.
Regards,
Bill
This question has been asked a few times on different threads lately, so I did a little research on the subject. The following is HD's official stand on the issue:
Tubeless tires may be repaired in the tread area only, and then the puncture must be 1/4" or less. A tire with less that 1/16" tread depth cannot be repaired. All repairs must be made from inside the tire. Acceptable methods of repair include a patch and plug combination, chemical or hot vulcanizing patches or head-type plugs.
Inner tubes should only be patched as an emergency measure. Replace the damaged tube as soon as possible. Tubes can be used in tubeless tires.
This information can be found on page 2-23 of the 2005 Harley Davidson Touring Model shop manual. This same informatin is found on page 2-29 of the 2001 Harley Davidson Softail shop manual.
Hope this helps. Moderators, feel free to put this in the DIY information area if you feel it is note worthy.
Regards,
Bill