Question about plugging a tire ?
Road Warrior
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From: Houston, Texas
I wouldn't use it or recommend it in a tube either.
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From: Spartan Country, Michigan
I use Ride-On and have no complaints.
I used to work in a service station in the late 60's and early 70's. I could not tell you how many tires I had plugged and patched during that time. I plugged tires and we never thought a thing of it. Had complete faith in the plugs. I had a tire plugged on my Sportster....just installed a new Metzler and about 4-500 miles into it, picked up a nail. Plugged it and rode until next change. I guess I have no qualms to plug a tire.
I used to work in a service station in the late 60's and early 70's. I could not tell you how many tires I had plugged and patched during that time. I plugged tires and we never thought a thing of it. Had complete faith in the plugs. I had a tire plugged on my Sportster....just installed a new Metzler and about 4-500 miles into it, picked up a nail. Plugged it and rode until next change. I guess I have no qualms to plug a tire.
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Road Warrior
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From: Sedalia,Missouri
Thanks for all of the comments, I may just push the nail back in and ride it to the dealer for a replacement. The nail is acting like a plug at this point and not letting the air escape. I only live a couple miles from the local dealer so I should be able to make it. I would hate it if I screwed around with a plug and got it to where it wouldn't hold air.
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All I have ever used was the greasy rope plugs for radial tires, installed many with never a failure..I used to take tires to an old man many years ago for Him to fix my punctures. He ran a small garage for many years. I watched Him many times as He explained it, I got confident and started doing it myself. It's almost like I can still hear Him every time I fix one.
I keep a setup in each vehicle, tee handled Victor works great.
I keep a setup in each vehicle, tee handled Victor works great.
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From: Niles Canyon Ca.
Thanks for all of the comments, I may just push the nail back in and ride it to the dealer for a replacement. The nail is acting like a plug at this point and not letting the air escape. I only live a couple miles from the local dealer so I should be able to make it. I would hate it if I screwed around with a plug and got it to where it wouldn't hold air.
Tourer
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From: Central IL
This looks like a good opportunity for you to experience plugging a tire. Along side a lonely highway is not an ideal place to learn how to do it. And as others have said it does take a significant amount of force to get the reamer in and then to get the plug in so have the bike on the ground before attempting. I have ridden several bikes many thousands of miles with home installed rope type tire plugs and with no problems. I'd recommend that you plug the tire then check air pressure over the next several weeks to get some confidence that the plug is sealing well. Then ride the thing-unless its leaking then time to get the tire replaced.
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From: Utah
Like EG-2006 says this is a great time to learn how to plug your tire. I use Stop & Go plugging system and would recommend you look at their kit. I've put a few plugs in and it's an easy fix and I have no problem riding with the plugs.
Good Luck
https://www.stopngo.com/motorcycles/
Good Luck
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Ohh those were the fun days for sure! lol
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From: Texas, USA
Thanks for all of the comments, I may just push the nail back in and ride it to the dealer for a replacement. The nail is acting like a plug at this point and not letting the air escape. I only live a couple miles from the local dealer so I should be able to make it. I would hate it if I screwed around with a plug and got it to where it wouldn't hold air.
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Road Warrior
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From: Sedalia,Missouri
Looking at a stock Dunlop d407 180 65B 16 slim whitewall it looks like retail is $311.95. I will check Monday with our only local dealer and see what he will charge. If I remember right I don't think he will install a tire unless you buy it from him. I have a feeling he probably won't want to price match other sources. At retail plus labor I could put 4 tires on my Camry for less than that. I saw where I could order a Dunlop Elite from Amazon for $221.15 with free shipping. It would just be a matter of finding someone to install it if the local dealer refuses.