nickc2s Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 The rear tire, a Metzler M-3 with 300 miles went flat, a small 3/8" inch cut. Is it smart or safe to patch the tire and put a tube in it? I would not patch it and feel safe, but a patch to keep from pinching the tube could work. Flame away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartonmd Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 The rear tire, a Metzler M-3 with 300 miles went flat, a small 3/8" inch cut. Is it smart or safe to patch the tire and put a tube in it? I would not patch it and feel safe, but a patch to keep from pinching the tube could work. Flame away No. I've plugged a puncture before on a rear, but I wouldn't plug a cut. I also wouldn't feel right about reccomending someone else to do it. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airborneXX Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Try this, much cheaper in the long run IMHO... Some things just aren't worth fucking with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman_40 Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Well how much is your life worth to you? $10? $100? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LogoMan Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 You're a rich man, Steve. What are you thinking? Run up to Cycle Gear and have 'em slap a new one on that rim. BTW, I need work. You want help installing crappers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 I had a plug let go at 90mph once. Not gonna do that again. And that was a clean puncture, I wouldn't think of patching a cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickc2s Posted April 9, 2007 Author Share Posted April 9, 2007 Thanks for all the replys, the reality check, and the difference between price and value. My insurance deductable and my hide are far more than the cost of a tire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redxxrdr Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 Thanks for all the replys, the reality check, and the difference between price and value. My insurance deductable and my hide are far more than the cost of a tire. Good choice. I picked up a nail on a D208 with less than 200 miles. Had it internal patched for the rest of my trip and changed out by 500 miles. I went so far as taking the old tire with me to keep the shop from selling my ALMOST NEW patched tire. I've lost a front at speed, and it was scary. Can't imagine a rear failure that you can't steer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
79cbxmike Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 Replace it. Bite the bullet for a tire instead of a tree or guard rail! Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockmeupto125 Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 In case anyone gets any ideas.......... do NOT put a tube in a modern radial tubeless motorcycle tire. It won't last long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01xxallen Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 No tubeless tires are approved to run a tube in. Especially sport bikes that generate a lot of heat and are rated for high speed. I guess it's a safety issue. I might try it to limp home until I could get a new tire, but never for the long run. :icon_hand: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 Just get a GSXR 1000 and call it a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman_40 Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 I can't believe that we all missed it... Where is the picture of the "PATCH" Walmart knows tires... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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