sidespar

Screw is lodged in front tire. Didn't even notice it while I was riding. I saw it this afternoon as I was admiring my bike. Do shops plug motorcycle tires like car tires, or will I need to buy a new tire?

BSK

you can plug it without issues

Larry H

Motorcycle tires are very different than car tires - just look at the shape of them. Depends how far up the side it is.....also, I tend NOT to plug as a plug given out on a car is alot less painful then a plug giving out on a motorcycle.

sidespar

it's right in the middle of the tread.

BSK

life. Its all up to the rider to decide what to do.

nothing

Issue 1: Any plug negates the speed rating of a tire, i.e., a tire with a plug should only be run to 80mph regardless of manufacturer's speed rating.

Issue 2: There should only ever be one plug per tire quadrant.

Issue 3: There should only ever be two plugs total per tire.

Issue 4: Many motorcycle shops will not put a plug in a tire for you. Depending on your local shops, it may be DIY only.

I'd personally only use a plug in an emergency and replace the damaged tire ASAP.

It's up to you what your safety/life is worth. A blowout on a motorcycle is a vastly different situation than in a car.

Larry H

No question.

Larry H

yep!

BSK

True

Schadenfreude

when the only thing keeping you from sliding down the road is a contact patch only a few square inches big? Spend the money just so you don't have to worry about it.