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I am actually taking a small chance...I'm on my third freakin tire due to nails...I was cleaning my chain, and there was a tiny pin nail in the rear. It's in kinda deep and the tire doesn't seem to be leaking.
So I'm going to run with it for a while, tired of going back to the stealership AGAIN for another $200 (with install) tire when a ton of tread left is left on the old one.
One thing is for certain, riding a bike (and properly maintaining it) especially a BUSA, has NOTHING to do with economy. The little bit you save on gas (and the Beast is only getting about 32mpg) gets eaten up with extra rides, not to mention tires every 3000-5000 miles, synthetic oil, chain every 10,000 or so miles and the MODS....oh the MODS
As a daily commuter, I swear a car would be cheaper.
"But honey, it's a motorcycle...we'll be saving money"
Nothing else I'd rather have though
So I'm going to run with it for a while, tired of going back to the stealership AGAIN for another $200 (with install) tire when a ton of tread left is left on the old one.
One thing is for certain, riding a bike (and properly maintaining it) especially a BUSA, has NOTHING to do with economy. The little bit you save on gas (and the Beast is only getting about 32mpg) gets eaten up with extra rides, not to mention tires every 3000-5000 miles, synthetic oil, chain every 10,000 or so miles and the MODS....oh the MODS
As a daily commuter, I swear a car would be cheaper.
"But honey, it's a motorcycle...we'll be saving money"
Nothing else I'd rather have though
Well I can tell you that SORRY French Tire Company will NOT Warrenty the tire
. Those scuzzzzzzzz do NOT have a road hazard guarantee. Worthless bunch of #@!*%$ , especially on a $240 + tire , sorry @!#%* . I would tell you how I feel about that FRENCH Company, but I want
Yea, I had one go down with 300 miles on it, worthless bunch of @!#%*
Yea, I had one go down with 300 miles on it, worthless bunch of @!#%*
I plugged my rear tire before also with no problems !!!
I've successfully plugged two PPs with a Genuine Innovations plug kit and both held air until I changed them out. Most will tell you to change the tire though.
In my semi-worthless opinion the decision of to plug or not to plug comes down to whether you plan on pushing 6th gear up to lightspeed and engage the flux capacitor.
I really wouldn't want to be rolling in around 190 mph with a nail or a plug in my tire.
90% of my riding lately has been in town commute (or close to town). Were I planning a trip to the dragon with a few very high speed runs planned on the way...I'd probably change it out.
Speaking of high speed runs (not trying to jack the thread) Man, have there been a butt load of cops around. I mean, I go out for a 1-2 hour ride...I'll see at least 4-5 (not to mention, the ones I don't see).
I really wouldn't want to be rolling in around 190 mph with a nail or a plug in my tire.
90% of my riding lately has been in town commute (or close to town). Were I planning a trip to the dragon with a few very high speed runs planned on the way...I'd probably change it out.
Speaking of high speed runs (not trying to jack the thread) Man, have there been a butt load of cops around. I mean, I go out for a 1-2 hour ride...I'll see at least 4-5 (not to mention, the ones I don't see).
I got a 1000 miles out of my brand new qualifier thats on the bike right now before i picked up a nail... i didnt have the cash to get another one so i had a friend plug it from the inside with a patch... its still holding air today with no issues. I dont ride it hard though, dont want to take any chances.
I use a plug patch. Yes it is from the inside. And put a ton of miles on them. I have road them hard, top speed. I would still plug patch them, but on a fast & heavy bike take it easy on them. Just to be safe.
Big note here: I would never consider riding on a repaired front tire. Unless it was at the speed limit and just to get home for new rubber.
Big note here: I would never consider riding on a repaired front tire. Unless it was at the speed limit and just to get home for new rubber.
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