[Guest]

Just noticed that my rear tyre has been plugged at some point by previous owner,would you replace?

 

[Guest]

yes!

 

[cheapbastard]

personally, I would. I just had to replace a rear because of a nail! Sucks, but to me, worth the $120 I had to spend for the 'just in case' factor of a plug!

 

[kuhlka]

Save it as a burnout tire. I've heard of guys riding on plugs with no trouble though.

 

[cheapbastard]

Save it as a burnout tire. I've heard of guys riding on plugs with no trouble though.

true, I have myself before. But now, I just don't even wanna take the chance. They might be fine 99% of the time, but that 1% could be a doozie if it ever happened at a bad time!

 

[Guest]

Your right, changing it in the morning.
Cheers

 

[Guest]

Oh boy, this subject brings up heated discussions but here's my two cents. How long have you ridden the bike without a care in the world and now it's a concern? Me personally, no problem with a plug in the rear as long as its not in the sidewall. I would consider a plug in the front unsafe though. But in the future you can avoid the ulcers by using http://www.ride-on.com/. I swear by the stuff, especially on long trips.

 

[dfib]

+1 for a burnout tire - post a vid ;D

 

[Guest]

Spendthrift, I'll bet da Cheapbastard wants your plugged tire that he said you should toss ;D

 

[Guest]

Proberly cost more than a new one to ship out to him.

 

[Guest]

That does not concern El Cheapo ;D

 

[cheapbastard]

awww Tracker, I wouldn't do Spendthrift that way! You're the only one I treat 'special'! ;D

 

[Guest]

Well new pilotpower is now on,spent today riding getting it scrubbed in. Feels nice,i think a bit of confidence went once i realised it had been plugged it was always at the back of my mind when i gave it some gas or was cornering hard, so i think the new one was a must. Cheers fo the feedback.

 

[Guest]

Cheap is right, he makes me pay for shipping his cloths.

 

[stmike]

I picked up a screw in the center of my rear tire, right in a groove, and plugged it about 700 miles ago. Most of my riding is in the canyons, and it's been fine. I check the pressure each time I go out, and it hasn't been losing any air. I also carry a small tire repair kit with me. YMMV.

 

[Guest]

I did about 1000 miles on mine before i noticed including seeing how quick it would go,but once i knew it was there i was always thinking about it. So it had to go,i dont think there was much more life left in it anyway.