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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 10:47 AM
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Replace the tire without a doubt!
 
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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 09:56 PM
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I mainly ride for pleasure and worrying about a patch or plug failing at 75mph on two wheels isn't my idea of pleasure. You gotta do what you gotta do, but I'd get it replaced asap.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 07:30 PM
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Thanks guys, just picked my sporty up, and it is "sportin" a new dunlop on the back!
 
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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 08:17 PM
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http://www.slime.com/

Put this in your tyre before punctures or even after, ive done it with my car and it was ok but im not sure if id put it in my bike
 
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Old Aug 27, 2006 | 06:29 PM
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i read somewhere that since most of our tires are high speed rated, that once you patch a tire you must de rate it to a max of 70 mph.
that alone tells me to buy a tire asap. i've been able to "feel" a plug in my car and that would be much worse on the bike. my .02
stay safe
 
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Old Aug 27, 2006 | 06:45 PM
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http://www.slime.com/

Put this in your tyre before punctures or even after, ive done it with my car and it was ok but im not sure if id put it in my bike
Usually if we go on a long run someone carries a 'can' of this stuff...

I've seen it used before, and it will do a good job of getting you somewhere to have the tire fixed/replaced.
 
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