Tire plug?

[Duc and Cover]

After putting a new starter in my moving truck and finally getting it back to my dad's house in MD, I went to jump on my bike to go back downtown and realized I had about 10 lbs of pressure in my (brand-freaking-new dual compound) rear tire and a screw sticking out of it. I was able to plug it to get it back home, but I'm guessing I should get a new tire ASAP even though it is holding air? Does anyone ever continue to use motorcycle tires with plugs or is that a big no-no?

[zooom]

depends on where it is plugged and and how the bike/tire is used....

[Duc and Cover]

depends on where it is plugged and and how the bike/tire is used....

It is smack in the center, and I have a track day coming up

[zooom]

I'd replace the tire then as a plug will not pass tech in most organizations....but I'd save it as a spare street tire...if you can afford to find another rear wheel, you can have it mounted on it to keep as a spare for to use on the street and if you end up picking up another nail somewhere along the way...

[FatguyRacer]

depends on where it is plugged and and how the bike/tire is used....

+1. I have one in my rear Conti. It's high on the side and is holding very well. I already ridden about 500 miles with it in and the air loss is on par with a non-plugged tire.

[Duc and Cover]

...if you can afford to find another rear wheel, you can have it mounted on it to keep as a spare for to use on the street and if you end up picking up another nail somewhere along the way...

That seems like a good idea. Anyone on here have an extra wheel that fits an '06 S2R1000 for sale? Tim? Gene?

[cgos4r]

I know it sucks to get a hole in a tire, but never, never, ever, risk your life to save a little cash!! I've been riding MCs for over 25 years and street bikes for over 12 years and would never ride with a plug. One reason is the fact that the little voice in my head would constantly be chatting about the plug in my tire which would take some of the fun out of the ride. Plus, the plug is major possible point of failure.

As a matter of fact, just two weeks ago I discovered that the previous owner had plugged the rear tire of my bike. I immediately took it in and replaced it with a new Michelin. Your tires are the only thing between you and the pavement and should be considered the most important part of your bike.

[ducpenguin]

I just posted the same question in the general forum yesterday...less than 100 mile on a brand new tire...screw in the same place!  Sucks!   
I would post where the thread is located, but I am forum challenged!  It is under "New tire, new problem" in the general forum section; there is some good advice there as well.

[Duc and Cover]

I just posted the same question in the general forum yesterday...less than 100 mile on a brand new tire...screw in the same place!  Sucks!   
I would post where the thread is located, but I am forum challenged!  It is under "New tire, new problem" in the general forum section; there is some good advice there as well.

Yeah, I saw your post in the General Section earlier today. I thought that was a bit ironic. Same exact new tire, same timing, same exact problem, same question... at first I thought you were just posting my question in another section as a favor to me.

Even though the tire is holding air I went ahead and made an appt at Battley's to get a new tire on Saturday. I have to go there to get fitted for a track suit rental anyway. I'm surprised how many people say it's not a big deal, I was expecting to be bombarded with more comments like cgos4r. Even Big Rod is telling me not to risk it, and that's coming from someone who has a helmet rack built into their motorcycle so he can fasten and remove his helmet from his head without pulling over when he crosses state borders.

[cgos4r]

Not trying to stand on a soap box nor am I trying to be a pain in the arse, I'm just lookin' out for ya.

[twolanefun]

I have had to replace 3 brand new tires in the last 45 Days, one on the ST3, one on the M900, and one on the Victory, one wall board screw, one trim screw, and one nail from a nail gun, although that one looked like it was intentional.  It must be all the construction? - Gene

[mdubya]

You could pull the tire off the wheel and patch it from the inside. I have done that with success. It is not as though you will have catastrophic failure with the plug. My $.02. My motto: safety third! 

[ducpenguin]

I have had to replace 3 brand new tires in the last 45 Days, one on the ST3, one on the M900, and one on the Victory, one wall board screw, one trim screw, and one nail from a nail gun, although that one looked like it was intentional.  It must be all the construction? - Gene

It's ridiculous!  What a waste...is there anything to do with a brand new tire with a small hole?  Do you just throw it away?

[Duc and Cover]

My motto: safety third! 

1) Girls
2) Bacon
3) Safety

[twolanefun]

On the Ducatis it was coming in from the side at an angle. On the Victory it was a little off center and a plug probably would have been okay, but this particular Victory uses a sportbike tire, Dunlop qualifier is what was on it, and I did not feel comfortable plugging it with the torque that thing puts out - but hey that is just me others might have run a plug. - Gene