mikhail
Waiting for Winter
I know what you mean. Many people ride thousands of miles on plugged tires without a problem, but I don't want that nagging thought in the back of my mind that my tires aren't in perfect condition.
found a shard stuck on my rear tire!
- Thread starter sleepy_head
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I know what you mean. Many people ride thousands of miles on plugged tires without a problem, but I don't want that nagging thought in the back of my mind that my tires aren't in perfect condition.
sleepy_head
simply lazy today
money is tight as the moment. So buying new tire is not an option. Had a guy at Road Rider took a look at my tire and he said it's ok to patch it, so i'm going with that.
My bike has a center stand. I just don't have any tools to take it off.
Please help! I got so itchy not being able to ride the damn thing.
My bike has a center stand. I just don't have any tools to take it off.
Please help! I got so itchy not being able to ride the damn thing.
sleepy_head
simply lazy today
removing the rear I guess. Does it make a big difference? I think if someone knows how to take the tire of the rim, then may as well does that for me too...
Road Ride didn't give me much info...</scratching my head>
Road Ride didn't give me much info...</scratching my head>
SlowGsxr750
^ is a Noobie
lol. you just need to take the rear wheel off the bike. RR will do the rest.
mikhail
Waiting for Winter
Probably just get the wheel removed and take it in to Road Rider. Not many people actually take their own tire off of the wheel.
Not trying to be a jerk, but motorcycling is going to be a difficult hobby for you if you can't do your own maintenance or repairs and also can't afford to have the bike worked on by a shop.
Not trying to be a jerk, but motorcycling is going to be a difficult hobby for you if you can't do your own maintenance or repairs and also can't afford to have the bike worked on by a shop.
Redfox
Time is of the Essence
omg that is a bummer...i didnt read through the thread but I think that is something you can patch. I could be very wrong tho. seems like you got some great tread in the area so find a shop to take the tire off and have it analyzed. How long were you riding around with it in there to the best of your knowledge?
if your hurting for cash ill donate 5 bucks to your new tire!! :thumbup
but you might need to show us the teat job
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sleepy_head
simply lazy today
thanks, I'm not a begger...
never mind, guys.
never mind, guys.
ST Guy
Well-known member
I'd change that do most definately replace it. I didn't realize with my previous post that the tire had been ridden on with no air. That can and will damage it internally and no amount of inspection of the rubber, inside or outside will show it up.
Replace it. Period.
Bummer.
ElDiablo
Not a team player
Road Rider does not remove the wheels of the bike. But they do remove the tires of the rim.
If you want the wheel removed go to Cycle Gear in SJ as they have a tire shop on the back.
http://www.cyclegear.com/city_location.cfm?Store=10
If you want the wheel removed go to Cycle Gear in SJ as they have a tire shop on the back.
http://www.cyclegear.com/city_location.cfm?Store=10
mikhail
Waiting for Winter
Z3n
Squid.
The issue here is that while it's relatively simple to remove the rear tire, it's actually quite difficult and time consuming to remove the tire from the rim. It's possible on your own, but you're going to need some form of tools, some way of breaking the bead, so on and so forth.
Removing the rear wheel is easy: Just pull the cotter/lock pin out of the rear axel if so equipped, loosen the nut and pull it off (it'll take a lot of force), and then pull the axel out the other side. It can help to tap the axel with something (rubber hammer is best, I've used just about anything under the sun) to get it out. It can also help to have a friend around to help lift the tire, or to jam your foot under it as you tap on the axel to get it free.
After that, push the tire forward, lift the chain off the sprocket, and roll it backwards out of the bike. Make sure to keep track of any spacers, pull the sprocket off, make sure there are no additional free spacers in there, take the tire to Roadrider, and have them patch it or have them replace it.
No big deal.
If i were up in the bay area, I'd have a take off that you could have to get you through, but I'm down in SB. I'm sure if you post up as a fellow rider in need of something to get you through, someone will be able to provide you with a takeoff or something that will help you out until you can get a new tire. A lot of us have old tires floating around that still have a little life left that we'd be happy to donate to a good cause.
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i had a tiny nail/tack of some sort in my tire some years back. it didn't leak any air at all. tire worked fine till the day i finally replaced it
caliswangin916x
Well-known member
if you rode on the sidewall, then this will not work! i will not tolerate any sidewall damage. it looks like a bt tire on a gs500f? if so, i have the same and just found a nail pretty much in the same spot but to the left of the center of the tire. it is on the flat surface of the tire. fuckin suck! i recently plugged my car tire so i did the same here. i feel safe about it but that is up to you. i feel confident about the plug but will daily check on it in the next week. i used the monkey grip brand that is available at kragen and not autozone. if anyone wants to plug a tire(auto or bike), buy the monkey grip brand. do not buy the slime brand sold at autozone. it is a junk product. i never use the inflation foam/gel stuff of any brand. if you ever use the foam/gel, make sure that the tire is changed out immediately after getting to a safe place.
i've never had a problem using monkey grip to plug my auto tires. granted that if you push your tires, then there would have to be more consideration. i never took my car to the track on plugged tires but would mash to get around on the streets. plug at your own risk.
i've never had a problem using monkey grip to plug my auto tires. granted that if you push your tires, then there would have to be more consideration. i never took my car to the track on plugged tires but would mash to get around on the streets. plug at your own risk.
sleepy_head
simply lazy today
thank youall, I'll meet up with a friend at Road Rider tomorrow. He has the tools and will take the wheel of for me and the rest I can have RR fix up for me. Thanks all for the tips. In case the expert at RR says it's too bad and not safe to patch once they take a look at my tire inside, then i'll buy a new tire.
Redfox
Time is of the Essence
Hey i didn't intend this in any kind of impersonal gesture. I was merely trying to be kind. Hopefully this wasnt taken the wrong way. Just offering help if help is needed sorry if you thought i was impolite
goodluck ride safe :ride
caliswangin916x
Well-known member
Hey i didn't intend this in any kind of impersonal gesture. I was merely trying to be kind. Hopefully this wasnt taken the wrong way. Just offering help if help is needed sorry if you thought i was impolite
goodluck ride safe :ride
haha, i just caught that beggar part. i just plugged my tire with less tread than sleepy_head's last night. i'm always down for a free meal or tire, send some money my way people.