found a shard stuck on my rear tire!

sleepy_head

sleepy_head

simply lazy today
I found this on my tire.
I don't want to buy a new one. Does anyone know what is the best way to fix this? Where and how much?
 

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pilotimb

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First, how far did it penetrate the tire? You've got really deep tread in that area, if might not have penetrated through the tire. If it did, I've had success plugging tires with a tire plug kit purchased at any auto parts store.

If you'd like a little more peace of mind you can have it professionally plugged with a "mushroom" style plug at a motorcycle shop. That requires removing the tire from the rim and plugging from the inside.
 
ST Guy

ST Guy

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Looks safe enough to patch, though you'll get different opinions. I've done it with excellent results. (Someone else doing the patching.) Remember, though, that it lowers the speed rating of the tire. And don't be doing track days with that rubber either.

Remember, the tire MUST be removed from the wheel and the patch applied from the inside. By someone that knows what the hell they're doing. Whether you choose a patch with a teat on it or just a flat patch is not really that significant. With a nail that small, I'd just patch from the inside without the teat on the patch.

Do not try patching it from the outside with a plug. That's only for emergency situations where you have no other options.
 
sleepy_head

sleepy_head

simply lazy today
I don't know how far, but I was going from San Jose to Gilroy and when I got there, my tire pressure read 0!!! Yep, no air left on that thing.
If you have done it before, maybe you can help me. I got a crash just weeks ago and spent good money on fixing up this bike already.
 
sleepy_head

sleepy_head

simply lazy today
ST Guy said:
Looks safe enough to patch, though you'll get different opinions. I've done it with excellent results. (Someone else doing the patching.) Remember, though, that it lowers the speed rating of the tire. And don't be doing track days with that rubber either.

Remember, the tire MUST be removed from the wheel and the patch applied from the inside. By someone that knows what the hell they're doing. Whether you choose a patch with a teat on it or just a flat patch is not really that significant. With a nail that small, I'd just patch from the inside without the teat on the patch.

Do not try patching it from the outside with a plug. That's only for emergency situations where you have no other options.
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No sir, I won't be doing any trackday soon :) And yes, I've heard that it must be applied from the inside.
 
mototireguy

mototireguy

Moto Tire Veteran
Running a tire for any distance with low or no pressure creates extraordinary heat and stress, potentially/probably damaging the tire.

When the tire is off the rim take a good close look inside and out for stress cracks or other irregular signs of wear before you decide to plug/reuse the tire.
 
nweaver

nweaver

Well-known member
I'd probably replace if you spent any time driving on it at 0 pressure.

However, I'd get an external (temporary) patch kit and a compressed air (NOT fix-a-flat crap) and put it under the seat so you can at least limp-home safely.
 
MacMan

MacMan

MaxLeanAngle
supertireguy said:
Running a tire for any distance with low or no pressure creates extraordinary heat and stress, potentially/probably damaging the tire.

When the tire is off the rim take a good close look inside and out for stress cracks or other irregular signs of wear before you decide to plug/reuse the tire.
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+1 Listen to the pro.:thumbup
 
sleepy_head

sleepy_head

simply lazy today
Road Rider with patch it for $25. I had them look at it and they said it's fine to patch...
but they wouldn't take the tire off for me. I don't have any tool.
Can someone who has tools and has done this before help me taking the tire off and put it back on?
I'll buy you lunch :D


Thanks!
 
mikhail

mikhail

Waiting for Winter
Find a shop that will take it off and put it back on for you. Try Doug at Santa Clara Cycle, 408-730-0600.
 
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SlowGsxr750

SlowGsxr750

^ is a Noobie
if you have the tools & a rear stand then I can swing by and take it off for you. No lunch needed. But if I have to bring my Truck with tools then that's a whole different thing. Let me know.

you dont know me but David N and MikeT knows who I am.

Tuan

Ahh crap. just re-read your post. you aint got tools hahaha.

Wait dont your bike have a tools in the trunk?
 
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MrCrash

MrCrash

King of FAIL
supertireguy said:
Running a tire for any distance with low or no pressure creates extraordinary heat and stress, potentially/probably damaging the tire.
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+1

When I worked at a moto shop, I saw a few cases of catastrophic sidewall failure after tires were run at low / no pressure. I'm sure Supertireguy has seen many more than I have.

mikhail said:
Find a shop that will take it off and put it back on for you. Try Doug at Santa Clara Cycle, 408-730-0600.
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That'll cost a lot more than most lunches!
 
SlowGsxr750

SlowGsxr750

^ is a Noobie
i would put that 25 bucks towards a new tire instead of patching it. thats my 2 cents. But the OP can do what she please as its her bike. she can judge what's good and bad.

It sucks having the thought in the back of your head. That 1 out of 2 tires has a plug.
 
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T-1 Thunder

newbie
(Aussie accent)
"That's not a shard, THIS is a shard!"
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