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Joined: Aug 2009
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From: iowa
I had the same situation last November. Bought my 883 in July, discovered a very small nail in the rear tire, would leak about 1 lb. air pressure a day. At that ime the bike had about 2500 miles on it. I called the dealer where i purchased the bike, asking about repairing it, plug or patch. I was told of a liability issue with it, my choice from them was a new tire. I know how u feel, seems like such a waste. I bit the bullet and purchased a new rear tire. I googled bike tire repair, there are many options available. Guess it's your discision.
Good Luck, Ride Safe
Rogg
Good Luck, Ride Safe
Rogg
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From: Michigan
I'd also patch it if you're gonna go this way.
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Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Abingdon, VA
+1 on adding the tube if possible. I had a nail in my rear tire and was going to go this route, until the nail was pulled and it didn't leak any air.
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Not in my tire, but I pluged one on a Dyna with the same wheel and same tire size. Stupid chick rode it for about 10,000 miles with the plug in there. Tire wore out...plug was still good. I don't recommend that, but it happened.