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Bad luck comes in three's. No more taking the I5.
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<blockquote data-quote="infrared" data-source="post: 1247461" data-attributes="member: 68615"><p>MajBach,</p><p></p><p>This is an opinion that I am offering, because I have not had a flat on tubeless MC tires. I do have a respectable level of experience on cars, though.</p><p></p><p>If the puncture had gone straight in, and a plug fixed it, I'd say ride it, especially if a mushroom plug was used in the repair. Replace the tire, if you like, sometime later.</p><p></p><p>Since there was a problem with getting the plug to seal, and maybe the puncture was sharply angled into the tire, I'd say to replace the tire. Now or later, you may have a partial de-lamination of the tire layers, resulting in a bulge. That bulge could cause the tire to thump while driving, and quite possibly to blow out violently. The FJR is a massive and powerful bike, and the demands on the tires are heavy. Heat buildup alone can be a cause for concern there, which would not apply normally. If you do ride on that tire, be ready to stop immediately if you get any thumping (by sound or feeling) from that tire. If the plug does fail later, please replace the tire.</p><p></p><p>Best wishes,</p><p></p><p>Infrared</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="infrared, post: 1247461, member: 68615"] MajBach, This is an opinion that I am offering, because I have not had a flat on tubeless MC tires. I do have a respectable level of experience on cars, though. If the puncture had gone straight in, and a plug fixed it, I'd say ride it, especially if a mushroom plug was used in the repair. Replace the tire, if you like, sometime later. Since there was a problem with getting the plug to seal, and maybe the puncture was sharply angled into the tire, I'd say to replace the tire. Now or later, you may have a partial de-lamination of the tire layers, resulting in a bulge. That bulge could cause the tire to thump while driving, and quite possibly to blow out violently. The FJR is a massive and powerful bike, and the demands on the tires are heavy. Heat buildup alone can be a cause for concern there, which would not apply normally. If you do ride on that tire, be ready to stop immediately if you get any thumping (by sound or feeling) from that tire. If the plug does fail later, please replace the tire. Best wishes, Infrared [/QUOTE]
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