I got the Saturday Blues!

[SAYIWONT]

So I pulled in the driveway today from being out with the fam and as I walked through the garage I just happen to notice the bike sitting weird. DAMNIT! I notice I got a flat tire. I guess while out riding yesterday it got punctured. It took me a few minutes to find the area where damage was. Nothing was in the tire so I don't know what actually did the damage. I sure am glad that I made it home without any damage to the bike or myself! I even had a nice ride planned tomorrow with some buds but it looks like I will be cutting grass and looking for a new tire instead!:bang:

 

[HotRod]

Bummer. At least you got home ok.

 

[Brew]

Plug it if it's small, till you get the new tire...

 

[hollywoodjohnny]

Plug it if it's small, till you get the new tire...

Could never get the plug thing to work, guess I'm not doing it right cause I see alot of you guys swear it works

 

[Andy]

Sorry bro!!! That would chap my butt!!!

 

[SAYIWONT]

Plug it if it's small, till you get the new tire...

I heard plugging these tires is a no-no:nono: So far the cheapest I found a tire is $220.00 with free shipping. Its the Venom R thats on it now not the new Cobra from Avon. Should I stay with the original Venom-R or get the new Cobra?

 

[MN K9]

Go with the new Cobra. Mine seems to corner better than my old Venom.Of course it could be because the old tire squared off so bad in the middle. I paid $225 for a Cobra.

 

[MN K9]

Ohh.......and I have a patch in my tire thanks to a nail. I fixed it myself. Most shops don't want to repair a bike tire around here.

I don't have a problem with a proper patch in a rear tire. I wouldn't ever even think of repairing a front tire.

 

[SAYIWONT]

Ohh.......and I have a patch in my tire thanks to a nail. I fixed it myself. Most shops don't want to repair a bike tire around here.

I don't have a problem with a proper patch in a rear tire.

So patching it from the inside is better than using the old style tire plug?

 

[MN K9]

I think so. I do use plugs in truck tires, but I don't like the idea of plugging bike tires. I could see plugging a bike tire to get to a place to patch it.

 

[Dozer1]

Admittedl, plugs are alittle scarey. But I've been running one in my rear tire for alittle over 2,000 miles now. (Picked up a sheet metal screw just 800 miles into a brand new 300 tire and said "fuck it!" I wasn't goin to buy another!) And so far so good (knock on wood!). My hole was of to the side and right between the tread, tho (perfect spot for a plug). All I can say is: if you use one, use a good one. Ream the hole first, then use a plug with cement. Like I said, they work, and I've had no problems with mine. But I still ride a passenger till I get a new tire.

 

[Brew]

I've plugged two of my rear tires till my new ones came in. The holes were made by a nail and a screw. Both plugs worked for me and I've heard several more that have done it. Tires start to get expensive especially after three in a row within a month of each other...

 

[BBChopper]

That sucks!

 

[PacoPetty]

Why take the chance? Get a new one and ride safe.

 

[T.Byrd]

A ho lot better in the barn than on the road. Lucky you.