Mike_Honcho
Junior Member
I have had 3 nails in my rear tire since I got my FZ in July of last year (although I've been riding several years before that). There are 2 types of plugs you can do, depending on the service shop you go to. A regular tire shop WILL NOT have anything to do with motorcycles because of the liability, but most bike shops will help you no sweat.
You can either get a outer plug which is the standard, usually free, seal that will seal the tire and wear down to smooth after about 40 miles or so. This is a short term solution, and should probable be replaced before 500 miles or so. I've had mine in for longer before but i wanted to wait to replace my front tire as well.
The other option is an inner plug. This will probably run you about $45 or so but is definitely a safer way to ride on the tire without replacing it. They reinforce the plug from the inside and re-balance the tire. I have known people to have 2 or 3 inner plugs in a single tire without problems. I guess it just depends on your comfort level or riding and your financial situation.
If the tire is worth saving, you might as well save it.
You can either get a outer plug which is the standard, usually free, seal that will seal the tire and wear down to smooth after about 40 miles or so. This is a short term solution, and should probable be replaced before 500 miles or so. I've had mine in for longer before but i wanted to wait to replace my front tire as well.
The other option is an inner plug. This will probably run you about $45 or so but is definitely a safer way to ride on the tire without replacing it. They reinforce the plug from the inside and re-balance the tire. I have known people to have 2 or 3 inner plugs in a single tire without problems. I guess it just depends on your comfort level or riding and your financial situation.
If the tire is worth saving, you might as well save it.