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Philip Kuntz · 01-25-2012, 05:51 AM

I plugged my last rear tire. The plug leaked very slowly, so I finally replaced the tire about 6 months later.

You can have a patch put on the inside, which is supposed to be more reliable, but I have never had a plug come out.

Jack Daniel · 01-25-2012, 06:10 AM

I would prefer a patch on the inside

But the labor for the rear on a GW is up there

Found a thread in Beasts discussing plugging

Nothing really negative posted there

Just wondering what you guys had experienced in the past

Topdog · 01-25-2012, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack Daniel

I would prefer a patch on the inside

But the labor for the rear on a GW is up there

Found a thread in Beasts discussing plugging

Nothing really negative posted there

Just wondering what you guys had experienced in the past

I have not had good luck with plugs on bike's rear tires, I would be on the safe side and get it replaced, it will be cheaper in the long run than a tow bill and any other costs if damage happens.

rider1150gsadv · 01-25-2012, 01:57 PM

I would patch the tire before plugging it. Never had a flat on my bikes, but with my truck(s) I ended up patching them as plugs eventually come out or start leaking.. YMMV

jaydee1445 · 01-25-2012, 02:01 PM

the process of reaming a hole for a plug tends to damage tire carcass causing the possibility of separation. Patch it or replace it.

clark-kentski · 01-25-2012, 03:34 PM

Replace it or you will worry about it.

Philip Kuntz · 01-25-2012, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jaydee1445

the process of reaming a hole for a plug tends to damage tire carcass causing the possibility of separation. Patch it or replace it.

I agree with this totally. You should replace it. But I keep a close eye on my tires and feel confident running around locally with a plugged one. I would not get on the hwy and run all day at high speeds on one. I was putting air in my plugged rear twice a week and looking for signs of oncoming separation every day.

BgDadddy · 01-25-2012, 06:19 PM

When I did my trip in 2010 where I towed the bike behind the ST1300, I got a nail in my rear tire (which was almost new) right before I left.

I ended up plugging it and totally abusing it, all the way down to the metal, without it being an issue.

I would (and did) make sure I had extra plugs and a pump with me at all times though...

See Linky: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showp...2&postcount=13

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Originally Posted by Jack Daniel

Got a screw right dead in the center of my Goldwing's fairly new rear tire

Anyway...

What are y'all's thoughts on plugging motorcycle tires?

Wayne here at Citrus Cycle thinks I should replace it

Dayum! I hated to hear that

Jack Daniel · 01-26-2012, 05:42 AM

It's plugged for now

Was a big ass screw

The head was already completely worn off

Got to order a complete set of tires

Front for '94 and rear for '97 Wing

Jack Daniel · 01-26-2012, 05:43 AM

rider1150gsadv · 01-26-2012, 08:29 AM

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Jack Daniel · 01-26-2012, 06:36 PM

Drive over to Belleview today

Have instructions from this guy I'm supposed to meet

Turn north on 441 and I'll meet you at the "police station"

Get there five minutes early and wait for an hour

Finally get his wife on the phone and get directions to the actual place where we would be going

Find out it's not the "police station"

It's the freakin' Sheriff's substation two miles north of town

WTF!

mark1305 · 01-26-2012, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack Daniel

And for y'all interested in The Scrub for Bikeweek

HoJo and I will be there from the 15th-18th this year

This way it won't coincide with Treeman's event

Not going to be any big blowout due to my status with my dad

Got to get my cousin to stay with him while I'm gone

My sched is really day to day nowadays

I got Beth interested again - IF it ain't too cold; IF it ain't too hot; IF it ain't gonna be raining (she grew up on camping vacations with her family and was dumb enough to go camp with me on a couple of track day events. She knows the pitfalls). If it looks good that weekend, we may pull up in the Jeep - it seems to be running OK now, although I have plenty of time to fuck it up again between now and then.

Could do it on a bike and save a Helluva lot of gas, but her back has decided it doesn't like riding pillion any more. (Something that came up on a twisty road in GA on the Ducati Monster one day). So the luxury of the Jeep is the only option.

Jack Daniel · 01-27-2012, 09:26 AM

Take her through the woods in the Jeep on the way

rider1150gsadv · 01-27-2012, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack Daniel

Take her through the woods in the Jeep on the way

You know how to stir the

01-25-2012, 06:10 AM	#6167
Jack Daniel ^OP See Ya At The Scrub Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Weeki Wachee, FL Oddometer: 11,832	I would prefer a patch on the inside But the labor for the rear on a GW is up there Found a thread in Beasts discussing plugging Nothing really negative posted there Just wondering what you guys had experienced in the past __________________ Life is what happens while you're busy making other plans JOHN LENNON The Scrub The Swamp

01-25-2012, 03:34 PM	#6171
clark-kentski PartiallyBionic Joined: Jul 2009 Location: 33315 Oddometer: 884	Replace it or you will worry about it. __________________ Real men ride 4-strokes,always have. Which one of you FF's was it?...Charter contributor XR650R ?? Yes Doctor,that's the one.

01-26-2012, 05:42 AM	#6174
Jack Daniel ^OP See Ya At The Scrub Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Weeki Wachee, FL Oddometer: 11,832	It's plugged for now Was a big ass screw The head was already completely worn off Got to order a complete set of tires Front for '94 and rear for '97 Wing __________________ Life is what happens while you're busy making other plans JOHN LENNON The Scrub The Swamp

01-26-2012, 05:43 AM	#6175
Jack Daniel ^OP See Ya At The Scrub Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Weeki Wachee, FL Oddometer: 11,832	__________________ Life is what happens while you're busy making other plans JOHN LENNON The Scrub The Swamp

01-26-2012, 06:36 PM	#6177
Jack Daniel ^OP See Ya At The Scrub Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Weeki Wachee, FL Oddometer: 11,832	Drive over to Belleview today Have instructions from this guy I'm supposed to meet Turn north on 441 and I'll meet you at the "police station" Get there five minutes early and wait for an hour Finally get his wife on the phone and get directions to the actual place where we would be going Find out it's not the "police station" It's the freakin' Sheriff's substation two miles north of town WTF! __________________ Life is what happens while you're busy making other plans JOHN LENNON The Scrub The Swamp

01-25-2012, 01:57 PM	#6169
rider1150gsadv € Fl Keys Fishing Guide € Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Florida Keys/Ft Likkertail , USA Oddometer: 5,885	I would patch the tire before plugging it. Never had a flat on my bikes, but with my truck(s) I ended up patching them as plugs eventually come out or start leaking.. YMMV

01-25-2012, 02:01 PM	#6170
jaydee1445 Footpeg Crash Tester Joined: Jul 2006 Location: high sided into the orange grove Oddometer: 3,693	the process of reaming a hole for a plug tends to damage tire carcass causing the possibility of separation. Patch it or replace it.

01-27-2012, 09:26 AM	#6179
Jack Daniel ^OP See Ya At The Scrub Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Weeki Wachee, FL Oddometer: 11,832	Take her through the woods in the Jeep on the way __________________ Life is what happens while you're busy making other plans JOHN LENNON The Scrub The Swamp

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