Wouldya plug a tire?

[Hammerhead]

I just found a screw right in the middle of my rear tire & I hate to replace it because it probably has less than 3k miles. Any opinions on plugging a motorcycle tire?

[Sanchez]

Plug it and go. Worst case scenario: the plug wiggles out, and your tire goes flat again.

[Over TWO Customs]

I used to ride on multiple plugs. Never had one come out either. Front tire is a little more sketchy than the rear.

[Ranger]

I wouldn't just plug a tire for a motorcycle, only for cars. For the bike, I'd recommend doing a plug/patch combo. It's safer.

[NiceGuysFinishLast]

If it's in the middle and you've got good tread depth at the site of the puncture, hell yes. But a plug/patch is the (more) recommended way. I say this because, for liability reasons, most shops won't do either for you. I got lucky and had a guy at a gas station do it for me for $5, cuz I ironically hadn't packed my recently purchased plug kit. But this is just my opinion, and you'll get widely varying ones. I've had several plugged rears and a plugged front and never had an issue.

[joemama]

http://www.georgiasportbike.com/showthread.php?1735-Brand-New-Conti-Attack-300-miles-with-Screw-What-to-do

[The Lazy Destroyer]

Plug it and go.

[BadAssRX-7]

heres what i got. (http://www.stopngo.com/products/plugger/1000.asp) have yet to use it on a bike tire but have used it on car and truck with no issues

[wallypiper]

Center of tire is no problem but I'd get it patched instead of plugged.

[TLR67]

Plug it and go. Worst case scenario: the plug wiggles out, and your tire goes flat again.


Do you really think thats the worst thing that can happen?

[John]

Do you really think thats the worst thing that can happen?

It is the worst thing






Unless you consider the tire blowing out worse

[John]

I personally have a hard time trusting a plugged motorcycle tire. The stresses on a bike tire are much greater than a car tire as far as movement and the loads placed on the tire. I know many have been successful but to me the price of a new tire is worth the peace of mind

[GREG]

Its a V-strom. Leave the screw for cool points.

PS- Hooters next Wednesday. 6pm Hope you can come out.

[Hammerhead]

Its a V-strom. Leave the screw for cool points.

PS- Hooters next Wednesday. 6pm Hope you can come out.

I've got to fly that day but if I'm back in time I'll definately be there.

[Hammerhead]

Thanks for the advice guys. Looks like I got that new rear stand just in time.:D

[redbeard]

Ive got no problems riding on a good plug. I only use safety seal brand ones, because of the hundreds of them I've installed Ive never seen one safety seal fail.

[wicked]

would and have...never had a problem...wouldnt do a track day on a plugged tire, but fine for putting around and even mtn riding...

[Sanchez]

Do you really think thats the worst thing that can happen?

Yeah. I know lots of people who've ridden thousands of miles on plugged tires (myself included), and none of them have had anything more catastrophic than a repeat flat.

[Wheedle]

Id plug it and ride half way across the damn country...
Oh wait... I actually have done that...

[TroyBoy30]

nope