Caught a nail
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I'm afraid so... Thats the way it goes.. What price peace of mind,your safety,cost of repair or replace bike if it blows out at speed.. Blah blah blah.. I think you get the picture.
replaced....
I'd rather plug/patch a tire on a vehicle that has 4 of em as opposed to one that has only two. At least if a tire goes out on a car, you have three others to help correct/compensate the loss of input.
Only on two wheels? Umm....let's just say that it's gonna be an "interesting" experience to say the least.
I'd rather plug/patch a tire on a vehicle that has 4 of em as opposed to one that has only two. At least if a tire goes out on a car, you have three others to help correct/compensate the loss of input.
Only on two wheels? Umm....let's just say that it's gonna be an "interesting" experience to say the least.
replace, forsure!
willgetbusa
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most shops will patch depending on the location of the punction but they will not plug. if it's patchable, i would patch it especially if the tire only has minimal miles.
I take no chances with tires, I would replace it, no questions asked! But thats just me.NJ.
I vote for replace.
It isn't like a car where you have three other tires in case it blows. Just a thought.
It isn't like a car where you have three other tires in case it blows. Just a thought.
when i got my tire punctured we patched it ran it at the strip drove it an hour and some change home did a burn out and it held up pretty well. If i didnt ride like a maniac i might have kept it but it was on its last legs anyway
. If you putt putt around not really lettin it all hang out keep the tire. but if you ride balls to the wall or do anyking of racing get rid of it
Replace...
If I am in a car with 4 wheels doing 75mph, I don’t care if a tire goes flat. But even a front tire blow out in a car could cause you to crash.
On a motorcycle that has the ability to do 180+ and I often take it over 160+, no way am I taking ANY chances with one of two tires blowing out on me.
Heck I replaced my rear tire when I was told I had another 1000 miles left on it.
I just don’t like taking chances. I guess the best way I can put it is this.
Take the tire down and ask the mechanic who is planning on putting a plug in it if he will sign a document stating the plug will hold at speeds in excess of 180mph
If the mechanic has enough confidence to sign a document that the tire will hold at highspeeds, then go for it.
If I am in a car with 4 wheels doing 75mph, I don’t care if a tire goes flat. But even a front tire blow out in a car could cause you to crash.
On a motorcycle that has the ability to do 180+ and I often take it over 160+, no way am I taking ANY chances with one of two tires blowing out on me.
Heck I replaced my rear tire when I was told I had another 1000 miles left on it.
I just don’t like taking chances. I guess the best way I can put it is this.
Take the tire down and ask the mechanic who is planning on putting a plug in it if he will sign a document stating the plug will hold at speeds in excess of 180mph
If the mechanic has enough confidence to sign a document that the tire will hold at highspeeds, then go for it.
BigDawg_03Busa
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It really depends on the way in which you plan to ride your baby. For putting around town you will be okay for a little while, but I'd definitely start looking at replacing as soon as possible. I got a nail recently and rode ~2weeks with the plug, but I kept the speeds sensible and checked the air pressure frequently.
The proble is because of the torque and the appetite of the busa for rear tires it will more easily eat at the top layer of security and pop that plug out much quicker than today's liter bike.
Honestly if finances allow replace the bad boy or lighten up on the aggression until you can.
The proble is because of the torque and the appetite of the busa for rear tires it will more easily eat at the top layer of security and pop that plug out much quicker than today's liter bike.
Honestly if finances allow replace the bad boy or lighten up on the aggression until you can.
well i would replace it isnt worth a spill or being out on a ride and having the tire ruin your day just my 2 cents
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yeah, kind of like if you fly planes and you do a pre flight check and notice one of your wings has a loose flap or something and you just say "fugg it, I will fix it after I get back from flying"
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