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Apr 8, 2007 | 01:35 PM

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StreetGlider56

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RE: Plugging a tire

Had a screw thru the sidewall to the outer edge of the tread, didn't flatten it, but I replaced the tire anyway...

Apr 8, 2007 | 01:36 PM

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Newf

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RE: Plugging a tire

Picked up a 3" nail inthe rear tire on my 93 ultra when I had it, plugged it and wore the tire out no problems, would do it in a heart beat.

Apr 8, 2007 | 01:37 PM

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SG 1

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RE: Plugging a tire

A proper punture repair consist of a plug through the hole and a patch on the inside over the plug. At the very least I would have the tire repaired with a patch plug. I carry a plug kit for emergency repairs only to get me off the side of the road. Not sure if I would replace or repair. Guess I'll cross that bridge when I come to it.

Apr 8, 2007 | 01:46 PM

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xxxflhrci

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RE: Plugging a tire

A lot of you guys are throwing away perfectly good rubber. Please send your puntured tires to me. I will put a tube in them and gladly wear them out.

Apr 8, 2007 | 01:49 PM

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Lost1

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RE: Plugging a tire

I've never had to plug a tire on a m/c, but I carry a kit and would do it to get me home. I'd then buy another tire.

Having said that- over the years I have known quite a few people who have plugged and/or patched m/c tires in the tread area and never seen or heard of anyone having problems...

Apr 8, 2007 | 01:54 PM

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plamb

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RE: Plugging a tire

I told ya! (FASTBYDRMIKE even has a tire change in his garage....)[sm=bangbang.gif]

Call me when you get the new one and I'll come over to help you put it on!

Knucklehead.

Apr 8, 2007 | 02:00 PM

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Tinkermc

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RE: Plugging a tire

have seen many plugged with no problems.but it is your safety at stake.I do believe rear is better than front.

Apr 8, 2007 | 02:01 PM

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fastbydrmike

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RE: Plugging a tire

As you can tell Plamb is the one busting my *****. I feel better with some of you who have plugged a tire with no problems. This tire has 2300 miles on it, and I hate buying a new tire because so much tread is left. I will buy a new tire and put it in my basement and ride on the plug for a little while and see what it does. Thanks for all your inputs.

Mike

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Apr 8, 2007 | 09:14 PM

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Law Dawg

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RE: Plugging a tire

Plug it long enough to get you home or where ever and then get it replaced. Unlike a cage you only have 2 skinny patches of rubber on the pavement. Ain't worth the risk.