nails in my tire...

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Ody k.

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Dammit picked up two nails this weekend in my rear tire .
It has 2000 mi. on it what do ya'll think ??
 
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Ody k.

Member
Thanx Dogvet i wasn't sure how many holes i mite have !! lol
They are about 5" or so apart .. so replacement is probably best....
 

jwoolf

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Man, if it's a pretty new tire, take the damned thing off and patch it.

I wouldn't plug is unless I was just trying to get off the hi-way ( which I have done to a rear 300 tire but, it was old. Hell, I rode it that way for a couple of months and I replaced the tire.

If it's new, IMHO, a patch is as good as new if it's put on right.

Or, replace it. Really, you have to be comfortable with your choice though.

I'd always replace a front tire that was damaged though.
 

07bigdog

07BIGDOG
I got a 1" screw in my rear tire last week. I got a plug installed. Everyone advised me to purchase a new tire,which would be the right thing to do, but i've only got 450 miles on it. I keep checking it, and it isn't leaking so far. Good luck.
 

Loafington

Active Member
Dammit picked up two nails this weekend in my rear tire .
It has 2000 mi. on it what do ya'll think ??
Replace it. It is not worth listening to everyone bust your balls telling you to do it, so save yourself the asspain of everyone telling you to do it and blah blah blah, I went through the same fucking shit. While you are at it, give your wheel bearings a real good looking over. If they are questionable, replace them. Those are not worth the asspain of putting your shit back together only to have fucking problems down the road. Don't get replacements from BD, they are cheap shitty chink bearings and not worth your trouble, unless they went to a different manufacturer or supplier. If they are like $6 or so from BD, fuck that. I replaced mine, not remove seals and repack and reinstall (bad bad bad)

Rear wheel bearing part number

Timken/Fafnir 205KDD2

I paid $23.73 each

Money well spent in my opinion.
 

BBChopper

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Man, if it's a pretty new tire, take the damned thing off and patch it.

I wouldn't plug is unless I was just trying to get off the hi-way ( which I have done to a rear 300 tire but, it was old. Hell, I rode it that way for a couple of months and I replaced the tire.

If it's new, IMHO, a patch is as good as new if it's put on right.

Or, replace it. Really, you have to be comfortable with your choice though.

I'd always replace a front tire that was damaged though.
I agree, inside patch if its new!!!
 

Vegas

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I got a 1" screw in my rear tire last week. I got a plug installed. Everyone advised me to purchase a new tire,which would be the right thing to do, but i've only got 450 miles on it. I keep checking it, and it isn't leaking so far. Good luck.
I hate to start a pissing match but what the hell. The problem with a plug is this: If it comes out (more than likely at a high rate of speed) then it will go flat in no time. Do yourself a favor and at the very least patch it.
 

Cutter

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I would replace the tire, worth the money for the peace of mind...

1 small nail in a newer tire, I may have it patched...

A plug will get you to a service center.



I think you might have two holes in your tire!:2thumbs:
You are normally pretty sharp Dogvet, but I was guessing 3... :confused:




all my new ones come with that big hole in the center ?
 

dogvet

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You are normally pretty sharp Dogvet, but I was guessing 3... :confused:




all my new ones come with that big hole in the center ?
Well if your going to be all technical, then there is 4 holes in the tire....there is actuall two big holes (one on each side) plus the two nail holes!:cheers:
 

barhopper

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Well if your going to be all technical, then there is 4 holes in the tire....there is actuall two big holes (one on each side) plus the two nail holes!:cheers:
Well, actually 6. If you count the holes on each side of the tire, then you must count the holes on each side of the nail holes, there's your 6 holes. :whoop: :cheers:
 

Ody k.

Member
what have you guys paid to have your rear tire changed ..
I have a guy at a brand new local shop w new equip..
that says he will do it for 35.00 does this sound crazy or what ??
Mancuso's told me 125.00 WTF ? A buddy of mine that has been riding
for thirty yrs just had his done there and he was happy..
But whats up w/ the price ?? ( ALL About Bikes ... Alvin ,TX )
 
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