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bubbacraft · Apr 29th, 2008, 02:53 PM

My brother picked up a 2 inch finishing nail in hiw new rear tire on his road king. Can he plug it?

HarleyHarry · Apr 29th, 2008, 02:57 PM

First of all welcome to the forum.
I would imagine Bubba that, depending on exactly where, you can. But if you'd ask me if I would risk it, I'm afraid my answer would be NO.
I would ask the opinion of a tire repair centre that you trust.

bubbacraft · Apr 29th, 2008, 03:02 PM

Thank you the tire repair shop said a plug would be okay but the HD dealer said he should get a new tire.

HarleyHarry · Apr 29th, 2008, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bubbacraft

Thank you the tire repair shop said a plug would be okay but the HD dealer said he should get a new tire.

I don't think there is a more biased place to find than the dealer. I'd trust the repairshop's opinion more than the dealer's.

glider · Apr 29th, 2008, 03:22 PM

If it was a finishing nail and not past the tread center by much, I prefer a patch from the inside as opposed to plugging it for a better repair. Personally I agree with Harry, I would replace it too.

Dr. Doolittle · Apr 29th, 2008, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by bubbacraft

My brother picked up a 2 inch finishing nail in hiw new rear tire on his road king. Can he plug it?

Of course he CAN plug it, the question is should he? Your butt is riding on those two tires at all times instead of the four on your car so there's no margin for error. Also, does it make sense to go cheap on a tire repair and put your 15-20,000 dollar bike at risk?

I picked up a nail with only 1000 miles on my Sporty about a year ago and I sucked it up and had a new tire put on. Thinking about trying to sell it on Ebay to someone willing to take the risk and at least recoup some of the cost.

bubbacraft · Apr 29th, 2008, 10:46 PM

Thanks guys I will pass this on to Fuzzy. Did I mention that he was my brother and I had a huge life insurance policy on him?

Twisted Grip · Apr 29th, 2008, 10:46 PM

Bubb,
Forget the cost of the tire and the cost of the bike, your life is worth WAY much more then that, replace the tire. There is no price limit to pay for peace of mind in the saddle...Imo..

mikefxst · Apr 30th, 2008, 10:26 AM

when your life is on the line is there a queston of a $200.00 tire or how about this if you don't value your life how about the $20,000 harley between your legs if that tire comes apart while riding.

TopFuelFatBoy · Apr 30th, 2008, 03:55 PM

I seem to pick up nails every time I buy a new tire.
I just plug em.
I've never had a blow out in 30 years of riding.
Insurance covers my bike.

Apr 29th, 2008, 02:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
bubbacraft Warming The Wheels Ride: 2000 Dyna superglide Join Date: Apr 29th, 2008 Location: Eastern Ontario Posts: 74 My Mood:	nail My brother picked up a 2 inch finishing nail in hiw new rear tire on his road king. Can he plug it?

Apr 29th, 2008, 02:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
HarleyHarry Community Star Ride: 2007 Ultra Classic Electra Glide Join Date: Apr 7th, 2007 Location: Littlehampton, England Posts: 419 My Mood:	Re: nail First of all welcome to the forum. I would imagine Bubba that, depending on exactly where, you can. But if you'd ask me if I would risk it, I'm afraid my answer would be NO. I would ask the opinion of a tire repair centre that you trust. __________________ If you're not living on the edge, you are taking up too much room.

Apr 29th, 2008, 03:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
bubbacraft Warming The Wheels Ride: 2000 Dyna superglide Join Date: Apr 29th, 2008 Location: Eastern Ontario Posts: 74 My Mood:	Re: nail Thank you the tire repair shop said a plug would be okay but the HD dealer said he should get a new tire. __________________ Take time to smell the fumes

Apr 29th, 2008, 03:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 11,626 My Mood:	Re: nail If it was a finishing nail and not past the tread center by much, I prefer a patch from the inside as opposed to plugging it for a better repair. Personally I agree with Harry, I would replace it too. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Apr 29th, 2008, 10:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
bubbacraft Warming The Wheels Ride: 2000 Dyna superglide Join Date: Apr 29th, 2008 Location: Eastern Ontario Posts: 74 My Mood:	Re: nail Thanks guys I will pass this on to Fuzzy. Did I mention that he was my brother and I had a huge life insurance policy on him? __________________ Take time to smell the fumes

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Apr 29th, 2008, 10:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
Twisted Grip Play The Throttle Ride: 2008 Heritage Softail Classic 105th Join Date: Oct 31st, 2007 Location: Dacula, Georgia Posts: 347 My Mood:	Re: nail Bubb, Forget the cost of the tire and the cost of the bike, your life is worth WAY much more then that, replace the tire. There is no price limit to pay for peace of mind in the saddle...Imo.. __________________ TWISTED GRIP Don't Worry About Tomorrow, Tomorrow Will Be Today and Today Will Be Yesterday...

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mikefxst Warming The Wheels Ride: 2005 fxst softail standard Join Date: Apr 16th, 2008 Posts: 58 My Mood:	Re: nail when your life is on the line is there a queston of a $200.00 tire or how about this if you don't value your life how about the $20,000 harley between your legs if that tire comes apart while riding.

Apr 30th, 2008, 03:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
TopFuelFatBoy New Family Ride: 2005 Fat Boy Join Date: Apr 30th, 2008 Posts: 1	Re: nail I seem to pick up nails every time I buy a new tire. I just plug em. I've never had a blow out in 30 years of riding. Insurance covers my bike.

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