Hey Guys, rolled the TT out of the garage yesterday evening to head to work and had a sheet metal screw embedded. Was too long and just left it and parked the bike. The kicker is I have Michelin Pilot Power 2ct's with less than 1k on them. Sucks. Have a new tire inbound from Motorcycle Superstore but was wondering if any of you guys ever rode with a repaired tire. Was hoping could get a plug cemented in and a internal patch and remount when the new one wears out. what would u guys do? I have not had a flat on a tubeless until now, last flat was when I had tubes back in the 70's! Been lucky. I have a Stop and Go Plug Kit but never used it and don't think its a long term deal safe way to go. I was thinking of having a local tire shop professonally fix it was told by a local Indy he has never had them come back for problems. Thanks for any suggestions.
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Tire Repair Question
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I'd wait for the new tire. Not a fan of patching/repairing motorcycle tires at all.
mxracer190
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not worth the risk. A few $100 is worth the peace of mind.
06xbss
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Depends on your riding ability/comfort level. I'd patch/plug a rear without a second thought, I'd never patch/plug a front.
Reason being; I have enough hours on a dirt bike, that having the rear end of my bike act up doesn't bother me(ie: a blow out). I want my front solid at all times, so I won't risk any problems.
Reason being; I have enough hours on a dirt bike, that having the rear end of my bike act up doesn't bother me(ie: a blow out). I want my front solid at all times, so I won't risk any problems.
Ive done tyres my whole working life and i have never seen a tyre repair fail if done properly. They say not to repair a bike tyre, but i have done hundreds an they are fine IF done properly. The rubber must be ground down on the inside, then the hole reamed and mushroom plugged with correct tyre glue. Even if you dont use it, it will be great as a spare! Just my opinion on the matter 
I've plugged two tyres with stop and go, follow the instructions to the letter and lube the plug . Once it's in there it can't blow out because of the head on the plug. Obviously you don't repair a tyre if the sidewall is punctured but mid tread is fine.
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HDgarage: get past the peace of mind and your life is worth more than blah blah posts and have the tire professionally patched from the inside. proper procedure is remove tire, inspect wound, buff area to be patched, apply cement, apply patch, heat and press the patch, let cure....you're good to go. a pro tire shop can fix you up. think of it in these terms: tractor trailer rigs carry approx. 5,0000 lbs of weight on a front tire at any one time and those big radials can cost over $1000 each. they get punctures on a regular basis and are routinely patched and live out the rest of their service life successfully.
I agree wholeheartedly with 06xbss about the patching a rear vs patching a front ... I would and have patched rear tires before with no problemos ... but I'd think twice about a front (not saying I wouldn't do it but i'd be a lot more skeptical of the tire till I replaced it as far as crazy riding goes) ... lunatic speaks logic and reason as always as well ... lol ... just another $0.02 to throw in with the pot of info...
Thanks guys. When the new tire gets here tomorrow will have it installed and take the 1k tire and get it repaired at the tire shop that my buddy uses at his Indy shop. Will use it when the new one is worn out. Thanks for the various responds. Just hated to toss what would be or seems to be a possibly still useful rear tire. Heck, if it only had a few miles left would have been easier to toss but this thing is pretty much new. Mike
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I plugged my tire at the beginning of last riding season and rode it all summer. I work on cars for a living though so I am very confident when it comes to patching/plugging tires. If you know how to plug/patch a tire it will become part of the tire after a few hundred miles.
Yeah the stress on a motorcycle tire is way diff and the pressure that you run it at is as well, don't do it! I would only patch it to take it to the repair shop to have a new tire put on. But hey its your life I'm sure you will do what you want just my .02
I have used plugs for years on every street bike I have ever owned without a hitch, I have never plugged a front,never plugged a sidewall. poor people got poor ways and ive been both. fyi-i have never heard of a plug related problem concerning anyone I know. id rather run a plug than ride without a helmet
This can go either way some people never have problems and some people have horror stories. Its all chance. One thing I'm sure everyone can agree on is that it is a weak spot and for the most part will be in the back of your mind every time you think you feel something in the road.
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I was recently tuned onto James Davis' Motorcycle safety site by a poster on another forum. It contains all kinds of professionally-qualified information, including patching motorcycle tires. He says it's safe practice as long as it's applied from the inside.
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