Nail in tire today
Cruiser
Joined: May 2008
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I wish all these guys that change their synthetic oils at 2500 miles and throw away their 500 mile old tires with a finish nail in them would keep my address and send me their "used" oil and "damaged" tires. Id never spend a cent on maintenance again. They could probably send me their brake pads too.
Road Captain
Joined: May 2009
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The reason the rear gets it worse than the front is that the front will lift the nail or screw but the head, being heavier won't rise as high or may not leave the ground, this sets the sharp end pointing up just as your back tire reaches it. Thats why they always seem to go straight in - annoying but better than having them take out the front tire.
I always replace, no plug. I like the peace of mind.
I always replace, no plug. I like the peace of mind.
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Joined: Aug 2011
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From: On. Canada
I have no problem with, and have used the regular stringy plugs on cars, without ever loosing one.
On the bike, i would hesitate using that type, since they can blow out. I do however have a plug-kit with me, where the plugs have a mushroom shaped plug, which is much less likely to blow out, since the pressure inside the tire presses the plug against the hole from the inside and creates a much better seal then the string-type plugs.
http://www.stopngo.com/categories/Tire-Pluggers/
If you are still concerned about having a plug in the tire, you can always have a patch put on the inside as well. Especially if the tire has lots of life left.
On the bike, i would hesitate using that type, since they can blow out. I do however have a plug-kit with me, where the plugs have a mushroom shaped plug, which is much less likely to blow out, since the pressure inside the tire presses the plug against the hole from the inside and creates a much better seal then the string-type plugs.
http://www.stopngo.com/categories/Tire-Pluggers/
If you are still concerned about having a plug in the tire, you can always have a patch put on the inside as well. Especially if the tire has lots of life left.
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Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: South Jersey
Good news when I bought the bike I also bought the tire and wheel warranty.The dealer said to plug it or use tire sealer what ever my prefrence and when I bring it in for the 1000 mile service and Dyno tune they will put a new tire on it at that time.Finally something goes my way.Not use to this.
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