Patch rear tire
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Southern Illinois
I have patched 2, first one had 500 miles on it, after patching it, I rode it to 13600 miles with no problems or concerns ( put a tube in it also) the second one had 1500 on it, again an inner tube plus patch and got 13200 miles out of it before replacing. I now use Ride-On tire sealant and just ride, lol.
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 576
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From: Eau Claire, WI
I have patched 2, first one had 500 miles on it, after patching it, I rode it to 13600 miles with no problems or concerns ( put a tube in it also) the second one had 1500 on it, again an inner tube plus patch and got 13200 miles out of it before replacing. I now use Ride-On tire sealant and just ride, lol.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2014
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From: North East, MD
I have rope plugs and a small air compressor on my bike at all times. Has saved me from walking two times so far and has kept others on the road too. I would plug it and ride it until it wears out.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Tulsa, OK
plug patch or mushroom plug and move on, wouldn't think twice as long as you stay on top of proper inflation pressures did at a few times on my old gold wing.
On my CBR no I would not trust it, but different tire, lots more flex and the way I rode the risk was not worth it since a new rear was only good for 3K miles anyway.
As for the front vs rear crowd having dealt with rapid deflation on both front and rears at highway speeds I would much rather deal with the front deflating than the rear.
On my CBR no I would not trust it, but different tire, lots more flex and the way I rode the risk was not worth it since a new rear was only good for 3K miles anyway.
As for the front vs rear crowd having dealt with rapid deflation on both front and rears at highway speeds I would much rather deal with the front deflating than the rear.
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Joined: May 2008
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From: Newcastle, Ca.
See post #13. Thats the type Dunlop says to use, nothing else including tube. I have used them, no problems.
Last edited by KumaRide; Apr 14, 2016 at 05:34 PM.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: coastal sc
since you have to remove wheel and tire to patch it I would spend the 150-200 bucks and replace the tire, that being said it would also depend on my financial situation at the time. Then I would patch the old tire and sell it on craigslist as a patched tire, someone will need it and you can recoup some of the expense as well as help out some one in need.