How long would you ride on a plugged rear tire?

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Gary said:
Even if a plug does fail, is it any worse than having the misfortune of getting another flat?
Some riders think getting a flat on a plugged tire is fatal - I don't get it.
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Well the thing is when you get a nail or similar object puncture and you plug it, you have to ream out the hole much much larger to install the plug. And I believe the reasoning is that if the plug falls out, your going to get a fast deflation similar to a blow out...Not a slow leak due to nail or similar object that is much smaller and is still stuck in the tire partially plugging the hole itself...
 
I gess it depends on what kind of bike it's on.
If it's on a ZX12 that you have pinned all the time, then I wouldn't trust it to get me home.
If it's on a Harley 883, Then you're fine till the tire is gone.

However, I'm still talking about an internal T plug.
Rosey didn't install an internal plug????
That's strange.

I would trust a standard plug to get me home in a pinch.
But my butt would be clenched the entire way home.
As soon as I could that tire would be in the trash.

Just a standard plug is not good on any motorcycle.

Internal T plugs aren't that much better. If you tend to trust your tires.
 
Low rider said:
Rosey didn't install an internal plug????
That's strange.
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I thought that was odd too. He does them pretty routinely, as far as I know, and for a very reasonable cost as well...
 
Personally I would get the tire replaced and then I would sell to someone on this forum to get back some of my losses.
I would personally rather be safe than sorry. IF someone wants to ride with a plugged tire then go for it.
I am not financially strapped so I would rather replace rubber than Plactics but that is my choice.

Makes me think of those guys who go out and put $2000 rims on their cars and go searching for used rubber.

I would also check with your insurance to see if there is any clause about plugged tires...it would sure suck going down and not getting anything because you were cheap.
 
JohnnyP636 said:
Well the thing is when you get a nail or similar object puncture and you plug it, you have to ream out the hole much much larger to install the plug. And I believe the reasoning is that if the plug falls out, your going to get a fast deflation similar to a blow out...Not a slow leak due to nail or similar object that is much smaller and is still stuck in the tire partially plugging the hole itself...
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I use the plugs like the one in the pic you posted a few posts back. I've never reamed the hole - just took the dremel with a stone, and buffed the inside (carcus) area where the patch is going. Apply the vulcanizing ****, put the needle thru the hole, grab it with channel locks, and poof, it snaps in place. Air it up, and go :-)
Haven't had one fail yet (knocking on my wooden head).
 
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Gary said:
I use the plugs like the one in the pic you posted a few posts back. I've never reamed the hole - just took the dremel with a stone, and buffed the inside (carcus) area where the patch is going. Apply the vulcanizing ****, put the needle thru the hole, grab it with channel locks, and poof, it snaps in place. Air it up, and go :-)
Haven't had one fail yet (knocking on my wooden head).
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For the reaming I was referring to the snake style plugs.....Every kit Ive seen comes with a reamer and the instructions tell you to ream it out prior to installing the snake... Not sure about the plug/patch style, Ive only got those without instructions...And usually they are going in to replace a snake style plug that was temporary, so no reaming required....

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