New tire.....screwed
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Road Captain
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From: Dumfries, VA
New tire.....screwed
I just replaced my rear tire 3 weeks ago because I picked up a screw. I was riding home form work yesterday and thought the rear end felt a little sloppy. So i pull into a gas station to put some air in the tire and damn if I don't see another screw in my brand new tire. I don't even have 300 mile on it yet. The screw is lodged in the tread. I have read all the post on tires when I had the 1st screw. Picking up the second on a brand new tire I am thinking about putting in a tube and plugging. What do you think?
Road Master
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From: Plano, Texas
RE: New tire.....screwed
Did you purchase road hazard insurance? Also, I think they can patch a tire if the puncture is fairly small and it is not on the sidewall.
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RE: New tire.....screwed
That's the only way I would't replace it. I had the same problem a couple years ago. New tire w/1000 miles on it and another nail. I ended up replacing it[:@].
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From: Delray Beach, Florida
RE: New tire.....screwed
The guys with the spoked tires use tubes--get a nail they replace the tube but don't plug the tire--They don't recommend plugging a tubeless for safety reasons but guys do it all the time since the hurricanes here in Florida--lots of roofing nails were in the roads.
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RE: New tire.....screwed
A good friend of mine that is a regional sales and equipment consultant for the tire equipment maker Coats, says it's perfectly fine to dismount and patch a motorcycle tire from the inside unless the hole is too close to the sidewall. He does NOT however ever suggest plugging a tire unless it is an emergency to get you off the side of the road and on to the closest shop.
I guess everyone has their own opinion and comfort level on what to do so........
I guess everyone has their own opinion and comfort level on what to do so........
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RE: New tire.....screwed
You've read all the opinions in previous posts and decided with the first puncture to go the replacement route - what's changed? If you originally thought the risk is too great and worth the price of 1 tire, isn't it worth the price of 2?
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From: Dumfries, VA
RE: New tire.....screwed
Warthog,
Excellent point. Thanks for bring me back to reality. I was so pissed about picking up another screw, I was not think straight. Thanks to all for your advice.
Excellent point. Thanks for bring me back to reality. I was so pissed about picking up another screw, I was not think straight. Thanks to all for your advice.
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Cruiser
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RE: New tire.....screwed
Here's what I have done and this is my opinion, and no way reflects the correct way or any advice to you. I removed the tire and had it patched from the inside, and then tubed it. I have had no problems. Cost was $35.00. This repair was suggested by an Indy, and an old crusty biker. I also stay under 80 mph. Still going and it doesn't lose any air. Just my humble opinion, just to be clear.
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RE: New tire.....screwed
I have had a couple of flats from road hazards and one blow out at highway speed from a faulty tube.
Each time I had them sh1tcan the tire.
There is only two of them on the bike and I want to have full confidence in them.
I will plug a tubeless for emergency only to get to the next dealer for replacement, but not a tube type. I'll call the Emerg Roadside Assistance people and have them pick up the bike.
Each time I had them sh1tcan the tire.
There is only two of them on the bike and I want to have full confidence in them.
I will plug a tubeless for emergency only to get to the next dealer for replacement, but not a tube type. I'll call the Emerg Roadside Assistance people and have them pick up the bike.
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