R55 Nail in runflat, patch yes or no?

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Mar 14, 2013 | 01:33 PM

#26

aldito2

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Originally Posted by CA94960

I have no doubt that you and your shop does excellent work, but I worked at a tire shop for two years and saw some of the work done by unqualified and/or unmotivated coworkers and it has always made me suspious about letting other people patch my tires.

I also refuse to plug my motorcycle tires - as I do track days at Infineon Raceway and the piece of mind of a new tire is well woth it to me.

I guess I'm just lucky that I can afford new tires when I feel I need them.

when workers are unmotivated.. yes i wouldn't trust their work. I would not plug my motorcycle tire especially not if going to the track.
Piece of mind is definitely something worth paying for

Mar 14, 2013 | 02:52 PM

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Capt_bj

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If anyone expects to get closure on this issue ... GOOD LUCK

Mar 14, 2013 | 06:44 PM

#28

50Joe

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6 days now and zero pressure loss.

Regarding motorbike tires, only plug them to get home in an emergency. Way too much risk otherwise.

Mar 14, 2013 | 08:22 PM

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bmwr606

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Originally Posted by 50Joe

6 days now and zero pressure loss.

Regarding motorbike tires, only plug them to get home in an emergency. Way too much risk otherwise.

pirelli, metzler and continental all say it is ok to use a plug-patch (the ones installed from the inside) on their tubeless street motorcycle tires

i have patched numerous motorcycle tires with never a failure

scott

Mar 15, 2013 | 08:39 PM

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50Joe

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Originally Posted by bmwr606

I never take that chance on my bikes but I am sponsored by Bridgestone and make enough contingency money racing that I haven't had to pay for tires in a long time.