To Patch or Replace a 240 ?
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Tourer
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To Patch or Replace a 240 ?
I have about 2650 miles on my Rocker and just got a small staple in my rear, pulled it and sure enough a very small leak.I would never patch my sportbike tires because of the speeds I would reach, but my Rocker has only seen 105 so far. The pin hole is dead center in the pattern, is it safe to patch a 240 or should I just replace it ? The dealerships policy is to replace, they will not even touch it unless you replace it, they said patching is unsafe.
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RE: To Patch or Replace a 240 ?
Mine is in the shop now hopefully getting a new rear 240. I found a big piece of metal stuck in it dead center. I do have the tire and wheel coverage, so I should find out in the a.m. which way they went.
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RE: To Patch or Replace a 240 ?
You have to ask yourself one question, "Do you feel lucky????"
At 45 MPH and the tire going down in a corner, How quickly and defensively can you react.
BUY the tire
, unless you fell real LUCKY
!!!!
At 45 MPH and the tire going down in a corner, How quickly and defensively can you react.
BUY the tire
, unless you fell real LUCKY!!!!
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RE: To Patch or Replace a 240 ?
Just replaced mine about a week ago. Dealer told me the same thing, don't patch or plug. Had less than 1000 miles on that tire. Was a little mad about it. However, it was fun watching 3 mechanics change out that low profile tire.
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RE: To Patch or Replace a 240 ?
Fookthe dealer...they want to sell you a brand new tire...and they'll BS you to do it...if the staple hole(s) are small...patch 'em...I picked up a small framing screwin my brand new freshly mounted 210/17 Metz...had less than 500 miles on it [:@]...I pulled out the framer and plugged that hole with a $1.50 plug kit I bought at the localgrocery store...I have since put over 1,000 miles on the bike...NO leaks/problems whatsoever...if you pick something up in the sidewall you're screwed...other than thatyou should have NO problem patching/plugging a widebike tire on a solid rim...if it keeps you up at night, just put a tube in it...but to buy a new tire is a waste of money.
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Just replaced mine about a week ago. Dealer told me the same thing, don't patch or plug. Had less than 1000 miles on that tire.
Just replaced mine about a week ago. Dealer told me the same thing, don't patch or plug. Had less than 1000 miles on that tire.