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Sep 14, 2009 | 08:06 PM

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'05Train

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Originally Posted by xxxflhrci

On Harleys, they are the same tire. How do you "feel" any difference between when thre is a tube in there or not? I've never noticed a difference. I have a tube in the front and no tube in the rear with my current set up, compared to tubes on each end the way it came stock.

Same tire, but not the same support. You'd probably notice it less in the rear.

Sep 14, 2009 | 08:14 PM

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soph9

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Originally Posted by tmitchellof PG

I have plugged my tires before without a problem. You just don't want to use a plug or patch if it is on the side wall.
If the tire was 2/3 worn out I would replace the tire, but not a fairly new one.
Tom

I agree if the tire is not worn and the hole is in the middle plugs work. I have done it twice and no issues, no loss of air etc.....having said that it won;t stop you from getting nailed in another part of the tire which has happened to me once. If you can afford a new tire why not replace it but if you can't plugs work in the middle not the edge. IMHO.

Sep 15, 2009 | 05:00 AM

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Rocker_Dan

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The odds are stacked against us as it is without being wrapped up in a nice warm cage....why test the odds...

D

Sep 15, 2009 | 10:19 PM

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brymer84

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Check this link to the Dunlop website:
http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/info....asp?id=30#tip

This will help make your decision. I plug and patched mine, no issues.

Sep 16, 2009 | 08:15 AM

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glideridemike

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Originally Posted by Rocker_Dan

The odds are stacked against us as it is without being wrapped up in a nice warm cage....why test the odds...

D

After 35 years of riding, I've heard nearly all of it ........and it all boils down to your statement Dan, that and your own personal decision.

Sorry brymer, but I would never even using a tire manufacturer's spiel

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Check this link to the Dunlop website:
http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/info....asp?id=30#tip

ever help me make a decision as important as that, but like I said its your personal decision. Its just not worth the increased risk to me. I can make that decision all by myself.