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Old 14-02-11, 05:56 AM   #10
Lozzo
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Default Re: Puncture!

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Originally Posted by irons View Post
id always just replace it but then im very anal about tyre's
Really no need to replace the tyre it if the puncture is towards the centre of the tyre. Modern proper puncture repairs will last the lifetime of the tyre safely - I've done three trackdays with plugged tyres. The professionally fitted plug I have in the front tyre of my Versys was put in when I got a puncture in Malta and I rode back through Europe with it in there. I'll keep that tyre til it needs replacing through wear.

I wouldn't keep a 'kept under the seat for emergencies' roadside repair plug in for any longer than it takes me to get the bike to a tyre fitter and have it done properly.
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