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Plug vs. Patch

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p_s said:
Fair enough. Too bad our bikes use different sized tires or I'd take care of your patched tire disposal problems. :)
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Thankfully I've never had one (knocks on fake wood - my head - hehe) :D;)

p_s said:
I bought a Shoei helmet but mainly because I like the contrast of expensive gear with a cheap increasingly-ratty bike. I think my last HJC was just as safe, just not as good.
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I would guess that you're probably right. I originally bought two Nolans, but my wife didn't find it comfortable so it was replaced with a similar HJC.

Regards,
 
Sorry this opened a can of worms that I didn't want to get started. I am going to replace the tire, but it will be a couple of weeks till then. I was just disappointed that I didn't even get 2K out of the tire. It is almost center on the tire so I thought that a patch would work till I could afford a new tire. The plug I was leary about because of the tit that would be left out of the tire.

On the lighter side, where did you find $45 tires at? The place that I bought the tire at said that the tire I have is on back order till September. And that tire was the cheapest that I found at $68! Add on the mounting & balancing at $24, that gets expensive quick.
 
etravis2 said:
Sorry this opened a can of worms that I didn't want to get started. I am going to replace the tire, but it will be a couple of weeks till then. I was just disappointed that I didn't even get 2K out of the tire. It is almost center on the tire so I thought that a patch would work till I could afford a new tire. The plug I was leary about because of the tit that would be left out of the tire.

On the lighter side, where did you find $45 tires at? The place that I bought the tire at said that the tire I have is on back order till September. And that tire was the cheapest that I found at $68! Add on the mounting & balancing at $24, that gets expensive quick.
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No need to apologize ... these threads are always useful because it gets people thinking about things they may never have given a second thought to in the past. I am a MUCH safer rider (on a variety of levels) than I was before I became a member of this fantastic forum. It's all good!

Having said that, I would still recommend a quality tire with a good reputation. The best combination of performance for the price is probably the Avon Roadrider, at least based on the reviews by other GSR'rs who've used a variety of brands/models and who push their bikes aggressively.

Regards,
 
i plugged a front tire on a ninja in the mid 80s and rode on it a year with no problems , but ive grown up and i dont think id plug a front tire again . why has no one brought up putting a tube in it , i got a nail in a 180 60 16 venom x avon and just patched the tire and put a tube in it .
 
Plug Vs. Patch Vs. Buy a tire

Plug Vs. Patch Vs. Buy a tire

I have worked with plugs, patches, and the combination Plug/Patch in the auto industry for years. The salesguy who stocked our tire machine supplies used to roll up in this old Dodge beater with like 50 to 60 plugs sticking out of his tires. They were all messy, and sticking out of the sidewalls etc. It was supposed to make us have faith in the products he sold I assume.
My best guess is that if you ask any motorcycle tire manufacturers, they would not recommend using either plugs, or patches in their tires for a long term repair...
I would go the route of most other contributors. Plug, patch, heck wrap it with Duct Tape even.....Just to get Home Safely.
Then, before riding again, replace the tire completely. It is (relatively cheap) insurance that you may have the opportunity to visit this site and post again someday.
I've had a rear tire blow out on my 1973 gt750 water buffalo years ago, and it was no fun at all. Had way more than 100 bucks in damage to the bike, and some road rash as a bonus.
 
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