Nail.....Superficial?
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I've run many miles on plugged tires on bikes, cars and trucks with no problems. Recently I had a screw in a brand new Dunlop American Elite rear tire. Since it was new, I figured I'd have my indy pull the tire and patch it from the inside but they refused to do it because of liability concerns. All they would do is put a tube in it (it is a cast mag wheel). I would have preferred a patch but I already had the wheel removed from the bike and I had a long ride planned in 2 days, so I went with the tube.
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UPDATE: After reading all the posts, (and THANK YOU ALL) I got a new plug kit since I gave the one I had to my son not long ago, then I willed the nail out.
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As of this morning, it is holding air like a champ.
And HOPEFULLY next month I will have a new bike. And YES I will tell the salesman abt the nail issue and the read MUST be replaced.
So thank you.......oh, I am only doing city riding (no highway) and will keep a close eye on the tire. Will likely also keep my tire pump and plug kit with me just in case.
TY, y'all the BEST!
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Glad you pulled it out.
FYI people.
Anything that is in a tire, even if it's shallow will eventually, as the tire wears, be pushed further and further in until it ends up in the air chamber or through the tube.
Tires on a motorcycle are one of the biggest safety concerns and one of the easiest things to remedy should a problem be found.
FYI people.
Anything that is in a tire, even if it's shallow will eventually, as the tire wears, be pushed further and further in until it ends up in the air chamber or through the tube.
Tires on a motorcycle are one of the biggest safety concerns and one of the easiest things to remedy should a problem be found.
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