madsod 0 Posted April 15, 2012 Just payed for a new rear on ebay , Michelin PILOT POWER . 190/50/17 big old tyre that £100 with free P&P , my mate will fit for me. i think the old tyre could be fixed with a plug , but it will be in the back of mind when im giving it the beans , so better to be safe , well untill the next screw . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davehutch-hutchs 0 Posted April 15, 2012 I would never feel right with a plug in me tyre too , alright to get you home Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tony nitrous 0 Posted April 15, 2012 I like Pilot Powers, Im VERY cautious of repairs done from the outside. To me they are strictly toget me home.However.... take the tyre off and plug itfrom the inside and all's good.I use the "penny on a stick" type plug wherethe big flat "patch" sits on the inside andyou pull the thin stem out through the hole.They can not and will not come out.Had one on my Hayabusa, 1200 miles over a weekendwith a pillion and several run's at the drags.Personal choice.Some wont, I will. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpyowl 0 Posted April 15, 2012 http://www.ultraseal.biz/pages/bikers.htmI think Stue would Poo Poo this.I've had 4 european trips with this in my tyres.Not had to try it in anger but was peace of mind.tyre fitters dont like hosing it out but if you pre-warn them its in the tyre i';ve had no probs.I still carry a emergency tyre repair kitbut for about £25 think this is worth it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tony nitrous 0 Posted April 15, 2012 Out of interest, when it turns up check the date.There new and quite old tyres about.There should be a 4 digit number on the sidewall.First two are the week of the year, 01 to 52.Second two are the year. I just removed a Pilot Road 3 made 2511,The 25th week of 2011.The tyre I put on was dated 5110,51st week of 2010.There are some quite old "new" tyres about. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lee1 1 Posted April 15, 2012 ive had to put a plug in a tyre before and never had an issue with it,but as soon as I had the ££ I changed it, was in the back of me mind all the time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madcarper 0 Posted April 15, 2012 as tony said i would have no worries having tyre correctly plugged from the inside, but definately would not repair any other way. perhaps stue could comment as he should know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robbie 0 Posted April 15, 2012 @Tony nitrous wrote:I like Pilot Powers, Im VERY cautious of repairs done from the outside. To me they are strictly toget me home.However.... take the tyre off and plug itfrom the inside and all's good.I use the "penny on a stick" type plug wherethe big flat "patch" sits on the inside andyou pull the thin stem out through the hole.They can not and will not come out.Had one on my Hayabusa, 1200 miles over a weekendwith a pillion and several run's at the drags.Personal choice.Some wont, I will. Totally agree I've had 3 tyres plugged with those ones over the years and never had a problem with them as there is no way they're gonna come off and I've rode the same as I normally do until the tyres worn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trebor4460 0 Posted April 15, 2012 I had a spell where I got a couple of nails so had the tyre plugged properly and it was gud to go, I carry a repair kit under the seat and I would use it as a tempory repair only to get me home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dick65 0 Posted April 15, 2012 were those the conti motions garry? i had a plug in my bridgestone 020's and never had a problem plus i couldnt afford a new one at the time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madsod 0 Posted April 15, 2012 @dick65 wrote:were those the conti motions garry? i had a plug in my bridgestone 020's and never had a problem plus i couldnt afford a new one at the time No Dick it was on the GSXR . dunlop Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dick65 0 Posted April 15, 2012 @madsod wrote:@dick65 wrote:were those the conti motions garry? i had a plug in my bridgestone 020's and never had a problem plus i couldnt afford a new one at the time No Dick it was on the GSXR . dunlop you did well bringing that beast to a standstill m8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madsod 0 Posted April 15, 2012 @dick65 wrote:@madsod wrote:@dick65 wrote:were those the conti motions garry? i had a plug in my bridgestone 020's and never had a problem plus i couldnt afford a new one at the time No Dick it was on the GSXR . dunlop you did well bringing that beast to a standstill m8 To ture Dick i took spare glove's and shocks yesterday , as we had a lot of rain but forgot my spare pants not that i had time to s**t my self , NEVER AGAIN I HOPE TO OLD FOR THIS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dick65 0 Posted April 15, 2012 one of those freak things m8 least all's well now thank god your cheeks would have been too clenched to s**t yourself anyway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madsod 0 Posted April 18, 2012 new one came today and now on the bike did look at get the one pluged . but the back was ripped out on the inside of the tyre . fitter said well i would not , and i said that no way , bin it , better to be safe shame as it had only done 1,300 miles . but it can R.I.P . and not me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davehutch-hutchs 0 Posted April 18, 2012 @madsod wrote:new one came today and now on the bike did look at get the one pluged . but the back was ripped out on the inside of the tyre . fitter said well i would not , and i said that no way , bin it , better to be safe with you there Garry m8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadatious 0 Posted April 18, 2012 yep not worth it mate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dick65 0 Posted April 18, 2012 right decision garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
