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FJR Rides and Gatherings
Long Distance Riding/Iron Butt Rally
First attempt at SS1000 - failed but good anyway
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<blockquote data-quote="gixxerjasen" data-source="post: 1096586" data-attributes="member: 20220"><p>I added it on to my insurance. But seriously, next time you change a tire, spend some time with the string kits. There's some technique to doing it and it will usually be fine soon after for simple holes.</p><p></p><p>I've plugged my share of tires in my riding time. It seems that new tires find nails faster than old tires for some reason. Found a nail in the middle of my back tire on my brand new bike as I was changing out the temp tag....that made me mad. So I've plugged several and ridden on them and the plug wears down and flattens over the hole and isn't too bad, so long as you don't leave a huge hunk hanging off of the tire.</p><p></p><p>That said, those were simple small punctures. Even without the sidewall damage, I'd have replaced yours. That looks like a puncture and a tear...not the easiest to get a long term safe fix on.</p><p></p><p>Out in the middle of nowhere? Make sure you have power bars and water and wait to flag someone down. Otherwise a spot tracker would be your ticket. You can send a message to your friends to come get you or if you need to it can essentially dial 911 for you. Service is pricey but if you are on roads less traveled, or off the road, it's well worth it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gixxerjasen, post: 1096586, member: 20220"] I added it on to my insurance. But seriously, next time you change a tire, spend some time with the string kits. There's some technique to doing it and it will usually be fine soon after for simple holes. I've plugged my share of tires in my riding time. It seems that new tires find nails faster than old tires for some reason. Found a nail in the middle of my back tire on my brand new bike as I was changing out the temp tag....that made me mad. So I've plugged several and ridden on them and the plug wears down and flattens over the hole and isn't too bad, so long as you don't leave a huge hunk hanging off of the tire. That said, those were simple small punctures. Even without the sidewall damage, I'd have replaced yours. That looks like a puncture and a tear...not the easiest to get a long term safe fix on. Out in the middle of nowhere? Make sure you have power bars and water and wait to flag someone down. Otherwise a spot tracker would be your ticket. You can send a message to your friends to come get you or if you need to it can essentially dial 911 for you. Service is pricey but if you are on roads less traveled, or off the road, it's well worth it. [/QUOTE]
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FJR Rides and Gatherings
Long Distance Riding/Iron Butt Rally
First attempt at SS1000 - failed but good anyway
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