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[longlast]

Picked this up to day. I don't know if it can be repaired with a plug or not? I don't want to be stuck with a new tire if it can be plugged. I know when there is side wall damage a new tier is required but not sure on nails in the tread. If you can plug this kind of flat I'll just get a repair kit and do it myself
I haven't called my breakdown service as yet I was hoping for some input first, Can it be repaired?, will it need replacing? If it can be repaired, CAN a plug be used or dose a patch have to be put on the inside?

 

[iski]

You only have 2 wheels.  Have seen plugs blow out, not fun.  If this was my tire I would :

1. remove the wheel & replace the tire

or

2. plug the tire & take it straight in for tire replacement.

[longlast]

You only have 2 wheels.  Have seen plugs blow out, not fun.  If this was my tire I would :

1. remove the wheel & replace the tire

or

2. plug the tire & take it straight in for tire replacement.

It is a new tire it's only got about 400 miles on it

[Chains]

I'm with Iski, don't risk it not worth it.  Never trusted plugs anyway but that looks like it would take a big one.

[Alan Perlin]

it is a shame after 400 miles but could be much, much worse if you plug and something happens.

[Chains]

Our local car tire guys have went away from plugs due to liability if one comes out and that is on a vehicle with 4 wheels.  They do what they call a boot which means they take the tire off the wheel and vulcanize a patch on the inside of the tire.  Not sure they would do it to a motorcycle. If they did then I would probably put a tube in it too.

[longlast]

I'm hearing you guys and what your saying but I thought plugs/inside patch/boot were alright for tire repairs You spend x amount on rubber have it installed one mile down the road you pick up a nail ya have to go back and fork out x amount again

[Unbalanced]

Could it be patched probably so, in my case Murphy chases me around so much so I have to think my picture is under Murphy's Law stating testing daily..  Will it hold not a risk I will or would take.

I guess it depends on the value you put on your life.   Enough chit happens out on the road without pressing it over a nominal cost.  To me this just isn't one of those situations worth gambling on. 

[Fired00d]

One more vote for replacing the tire... the price of a tire is a lot cheaper than having a plug malfunction (chit the bed) and you crash. Plugs IMO are for temporary use... IE: getting you off the side of the road to a place where you can get the tire replaced.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[mark]

As much as it sucks, buy a new tire.

[longlast]

THANKS for all your comments I take them seriously. I've only been back riding for the past couple of years after a long absents. My first flat
                                                      A new tire it will be.
                                                      Thanks again guys

[iski]

  

[smkymtnboy]

THANKS for all your comments I take them seriously. I've only been back riding for the past couple of years after a long absents. My first flat
                                                      A new tire it will be.
                                                      Thanks again guys

you made the right choice. ride on!

[Chains]

Great to here.

[RGlideKid]

A good thread for everyone to remember!