Plug in tyre - SV650.org

Shellywoozle · 25-05-10, 04:43 PM

I have a plug in my rear tyre, had it since I have had the bike and as you all know I have not used Zuky much. But recently I have been using her and have noticed wear in the tyres ( they no longer square lol), but the plug is no longer flush with the tyre, it is protruding a little as if it is not wearing as much as the tyre.

Is it safe? Being my useless self I have no idea.

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25-05-10, 05:35 PM

Pass, but it looks to me like the plug is coming out, time for a new tyre maybe.

Drew Carey · 25-05-10, 05:39 PM

That looks fine to me based on the other two I've had.

25-05-10, 05:40 PM

If its a mushroom plug that is normal.

rictus01 · 25-05-10, 05:42 PM

is it leaking ? if it's a professionally fitted; then it's fitted from the inside so can't come out, apart from your normal tyre checks (dependent on mileage, once a week) and it's not leaking, personally I wouldn't worry about it.

However if it troubles you and effects your confidence in your tyres, then get it checked, it'll cost about £20 for a tyre place to take the tyre off and inspect/replace if needed.

Cheers Mark.

25-05-10, 06:13 PM

i have found plugs to be made of harder rubber, had one in the van which caused a slight thumping noise. thought i picked up a nail again! i would do the same rictus has said, and trim the plug back flush with the tyre, as long as you feel happy to do so.

punyXpress · 25-05-10, 07:37 PM

As Rictus sez - spit on it & look for bubbles.

25-05-10, 07:42 PM

I've had plugs looking like that on a couple of different bikes and its never been a problem, just make sure it isn't leaking and as Rictus said... if in doubt get it checked just to be sure

25-05-10, 07:43 PM

Looks like a proper repair plug to me. As has been mentioned, plugs are of a harder compound than the tyre its self. If your not loosing any pressure I wouldn't give it a second thought.

25-05-10, 08:32 PM

i think the plugs move aroung and squash aside so dont suffer from the wear the rest of the tyre does, if that makes sense. wouldnt bother me at all providing it stays inflated.

25-05-10, 04:43 PM	#1
Shellywoozle Member Mega Poster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Woozle Land Posts: 2,234	Plug in tyre I have a plug in my rear tyre, had it since I have had the bike and as you all know I have not used Zuky much. But recently I have been using her and have noticed wear in the tyres ( they no longer square lol), but the plug is no longer flush with the tyre, it is protruding a little as if it is not wearing as much as the tyre. Is it safe? Being my useless self I have no idea. Uploaded with ImageShack.us __________________ <((((((((((((((((◕‿◕) The Woozle woz ere (◕‿◕)))))))))))))))> Black K4 Pointy named Zuky, OEM belly pan, OEM hugger, OEM cowl, R&G bungs, akrapovic system, tinted double bubble Fabbri screen, tail tidy, scottoiler, alarm, datatagged, lowered seat for short ass rider named Shell. RIP PC David Rathband sad day 29/2/2012

25-05-10, 05:35 PM	#2
Bluefish Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Plug in tyre Pass, but it looks to me like the plug is coming out, time for a new tyre maybe.

25-05-10, 05:39 PM	#3
Drew Carey Not Fizzwheel Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brum Posts: 1,780	Re: Plug in tyre That looks fine to me based on the other two I've had. __________________ My Bike Now Doesn't Have a Motor....Just Pedals!!!! Hovis RIP Buddy - 13/08/1975 - 03/10/2009 "Feckinnnn Unluckkeeeeeeee"

25-05-10, 05:40 PM	#4
Dicky Ticker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Plug in tyre If its a mushroom plug that is normal.

25-05-10, 05:42 PM	#5
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Plug in tyre is it leaking ? if it's a professionally fitted; then it's fitted from the inside so can't come out, apart from your normal tyre checks (dependent on mileage, once a week) and it's not leaking, personally I wouldn't worry about it. However if it troubles you and effects your confidence in your tyres, then get it checked, it'll cost about £20 for a tyre place to take the tyre off and inspect/replace if needed. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

25-05-10, 06:13 PM	#6
Airwolf Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Plug in tyre i have found plugs to be made of harder rubber, had one in the van which caused a slight thumping noise. thought i picked up a nail again! i would do the same rictus has said, and trim the plug back flush with the tyre, as long as you feel happy to do so.

25-05-10, 07:37 PM	#7
punyXpress Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Riding, North Posts: 2,664	Re: Plug in tyre As Rictus sez - spit on it & look for bubbles. __________________ Was: K2 naked in rapid yellow - gone to a better? place Now: Street Triple R

25-05-10, 07:42 PM	#8
Iansv II Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Plug in tyre I've had plugs looking like that on a couple of different bikes and its never been a problem, just make sure it isn't leaking and as Rictus said... if in doubt get it checked just to be sure

25-05-10, 07:43 PM	#9
Stig Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Plug in tyre Looks like a proper repair plug to me. As has been mentioned, plugs are of a harder compound than the tyre its self. If your not loosing any pressure I wouldn't give it a second thought.

25-05-10, 08:32 PM	#10
Gene genie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Plug in tyre i think the plugs move aroung and squash aside so dont suffer from the wear the rest of the tyre does, if that makes sense. wouldnt bother me at all providing it stays inflated.

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