Nails and the law of averages
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Flynrider
Been There
Phoenix, AZ
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RE: Nails and the law of averages
(11-18-2013 09:26 AM)Inline4 Wrote: Damn! 2600 miles, 2 nails and have to now buy a new tire. I wonder how much more I'm gonna have to "pay" for my good luck through the years.
You must be riding near a construction site. Nails end up everywhere on those sites and eventually migrate out to the street.
I've had a pretty good run of luck with flats on bikes. The last one I remember was back around 1980. I've had several nails in my tires since then, but none of them caused the tire to go flat and I didn't mess with them until I fixed the tire.
Whenever a do a long distance ride, I carry a small plug kit and pump. Haven't ever needed to use it, but it makes me feel better to have it along.
Phoenix, AZ
2013 CB1100 - Big Red
1993 CB750 Nighthawk - Tahitian Blue
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11-18-2013 10:21 PM |
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Lord Popgun
I find your lack of RLETs disturbing
Virginia Beach
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RE: Nails and the law of averages
I got my first nail at about 300 miles. Rear tire. Plugged it and rode.
And I know--1. Its fine, ride it!
or 2. Its so dangerous the .gov may have to institute universal health care--oh wait. Nevermind.
If you come to a fork in the road, take it!
2013 CB1100
2012 ST1300
Holder of the CB1100Forum Secret Decoder Ring
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11-19-2013 08:15 AM |
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Inline4
(aka Plungerhead)
Memphis, TN area
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RE: Nails and the law of averages
Well it looks like plugging the tire is the way to go. This rear Dunlop seems to be pretty much unavailable. I called my dealer and told him my situation. After checking various sources, he called me back to say it's only available from Honda...........for $200!!!!!!!!!!!
I told him to wait on ordering it, that I'm going to mull over just buying another set/brand that is more readily available.
Good grief! $200 for a skinny old bike tire! Ridiculous!
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01-02-2014 01:32 PM |
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The ferret
Forum Moderator
Ohio
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RE: Nails and the law of averages
Remember the thread I posted about the Bridgestones being available in December at a good price? Call Ray @ Sportour and see if he can help, and tell him I said to call (Mickey Lotz). That's what I am going with next time.
http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread....=Sporttour
http://www.sporttour.com/
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Defender of the Realm
2014 DLX (the pleasure horse)
2021 NC750X DCT (Angry Bird)
(This post was last modified: 01-02-2014 02:17 PM by The ferret.)
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01-02-2014 02:15 PM |
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Inline4
(aka Plungerhead)
Memphis, TN area
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RE: Nails and the law of averages
I saw the thread, and thanks for re-posting it Mickey.
I'm in a quandary over this. 2600 miles and I'm about to buy TWO new tires for this bike.
For now, my plan is to buy a set of Pirelli Sport Demons and hopefully sell my oem front tire on the forum for a song.
Most of my riding is two-up and just wouldn't feel completely comfortable with a plugged tire.
Now if I could just afford those 17-inch spoked wheels!
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01-03-2014 06:21 PM |
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Florent
Break-In Period
Russia, Moscow
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Joined: Dec 2013
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RE: Nails and the law of averages
Mushroom rubber plugs vs. Repair Strings (worms), which is better?
Speed limits, urgency of workshop repair or tire replacement, etc.?
Thanks for answer.
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01-05-2014 03:00 AM |
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The ferret
Forum Moderator
Ohio
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RE: Nails and the law of averages
Well, I have plugged a lot of tires with gummy worms and ridden many thousands of miles on plugged tires. They have been around since tubeless tires came out for automobiles. I have never tried the mushroom plugs. Maybe someone else on the forum has and can comment on those. You cannot plug a sidewall puncture or one larger than 1/4" hole, or a sliced tire. It must be like a nail or screw puncture in the thread in order to be repaired. The absolute best safest repair of course is tire replacement.
I carry this small tire repair kit with me, either in my tank bag or tail pack, whenever I am going out for a ride. Small air compressor that plugs into my battery tender plug, or clips on the battery ( I have both ends), pack of gummy worms, air gauge, shop towel, reamer and plug insert tool.
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Defender of the Realm
2014 DLX (the pleasure horse)
2021 NC750X DCT (Angry Bird)
(This post was last modified: 01-05-2014 04:53 AM by The ferret.)
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01-05-2014 04:51 AM |
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Gingersdaddy
Running Like a Top
Hertford, NC
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RE: Nails and the law of averages
I have used the gummy worm plugs with great results. I had a mushroom plug kit and they never lasted very long before they started to leak. I have not had to plug a motorcycle tire yet, so this experience is with automobile tires. I put a new set of Michelins on my truck, a month later picked up a nail. I put a worm plug in and 2 years later I'm still running them. The kit Ferret has is great, I'm going to make me up a kit.
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01-05-2014 07:30 AM |
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The ferret
Forum Moderator
Ohio
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RE: Nails and the law of averages
The air compressor is a $12 12v Campbell- Hausfeld unit from Walmart with the large plastic case removed. Dont need the case. I have also seen similar units at Harbor Freight
Similar to this
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008YYMRQY/ref=...B008YYMRQY
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Defender of the Realm
2014 DLX (the pleasure horse)
2021 NC750X DCT (Angry Bird)
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01-05-2014 07:51 AM |
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Doc
1st Service Completed
Germany
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RE: Nails and the law of averages
I must have been very lucky so far too - since my first bike in 1978 (CB250N), I've never had a flat - but then again I don't ride over nails...
Recent Bike History: VFR800 (4), ST1300 (3), VFR1200XD Crosstourer, CB1100
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01-05-2014 08:00 AM |
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