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Apr 16, 2007 | 03:02 AM

#41

blackedoutharley

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RE: Plugging a tire

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ORIGINAL: Xtreme Hawg

I agree with dougbk, plugs are not suggested for long term use when it comes to motorcycles...

They aren't designed for long term use in cars or trucks either... A simple plug is only to get you to a service center to have it either repaired properly (plug/patch combo) or replaced... I am a wholesale distributor and after 20+ years in the tire industry wouldnt trust a plug for anything beyond my riding lawn mower or golf cart. Plugs void all major mfg warranties for a reason. Yes, some have had no problems with plugs but at the very least it should be repaired with a patch and idealy with a plug patch combo.
Replacing it isnt too bad of an idea either considering the demands placed on a tire and the results of one that fails.

YMMV

Apr 16, 2007 | 08:24 AM

#42

dog155

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RE: Plugging a tire

I have seen the new plugs installed and they will not give you trouble,wear out your tire after having plugged at a tire store.

Apr 19, 2007 | 03:18 AM

#43

hartsough

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RE: Plugging a tire

I have plugged three rear tires one on my Roadking,Nightrain and the most impressive was on my Hayabusa. The tire had 100 miles on it and put a Autozone plug in it in the dark. No problems, ran it till the cords started to show. If a tire will stay together with a 170 horsepowerand 195+mphit should stay together with a HD.

Apr 19, 2007 | 03:50 AM

#44

IamZardoz

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RE: Plugging a tire

There will always be folks whove never had a problem with a plug. Thats good, but if I can lessen the odds of a quick deflation of my rear tire at speed or in heavy traffic, Im going to do it.If you run spokes, get a new tube; if not, I stongly recommend youreplace the tire. I had a rear blow out on my Norton at 70 mph over 30 years ago and I never want that to happen again.

Apr 19, 2007 | 04:27 AM

#45

bonez

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RE: Plugging a tire

air it up and smoke it till it pops then buy a new 1

Apr 19, 2007 | 08:15 AM

#46

Ben U

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RE: Plugging a tire

This is an age old question that always get a variety of answers. Personal experience ... I've had three tires with plugs, one had three. I won't plug a front tire but I wouldn't think twice about the rear tire. Also, I won't let anyone else plug my tires ... it's my A$$ on the line and I want to know it's done right.

Apr 19, 2007 | 07:57 PM

#47

old95

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RE: Plugging a tire

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ORIGINAL: Stinx

I would plug the tire to get myself home, then bite the bullet and buy a new tire. A plug is a short term way to fix the tire so you cant get home or to a dealer. I also would ride very easy on a plugged tire. I do most of my riding on Sundays, and in my area the dealers service Dept are closed. A plug is the differnce between a tow and not being towed.