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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 04:21 AM
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the dealer will encourage you to replace the tire. that's a given. they're pretty fond of your money. i've used plugs with no problem at all.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by hamnhog
Went to get the bike out today to ride to work and found the rear tire flat. 09 Ultra with about 2800 miles on one of those fancy new fat Dunlop tires. Had to be a slow leak as the last time I rode it all was fine. Been sitting about 5 or 6 days because of the rain. I've seen lots of opinions on plugging/patching bike tires but I can't decide whether to try fixing it or just replace it. And if I replace it, what should I put on? I'd love to hear some ideas. I'm not wealthy, but if I need to replace it, it won't break me.
Don't even think about it. Replace the tire.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 01:54 PM
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I would patch or put a tube in a relatively new tire. How much is a new '09 rear tire from Harley?
 
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 03:32 PM
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Patch it. Just do a good job and you should be fine.
 
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