SV650 - tubed or tubeless tyres?

[jambo]

I've replied at length more than once on this matter, tubeless repairs come in 2 forms:

1) DIY kits. This includes anything at all that you can insert without taking the tyre off the wheel. There are many many types. All of them fill the hole with something less jagged than the lump of metal that's likely in there now. Everyone should carry one, they get you to a tyre centre. Most are limited to a recommended 50mph / 50 miles or similar. Many people have gone significantly faster and further, but there's a judgement call.
2) Professional plugs. These are inserted from the inside of the tyre, they cannot come back out as the wide part is on the inside. This means that the tyre has been inspected by a tyre shop who have seen an aweful lot more tyres than you or me. Sometimes they can repair it, sometimes not, but if they do it will be safe to use any way you would have used the original tyre.

Jambo

[Fallout]

Definitely get it done professionally. It's potentially the difference between life and death. Two things you NEVER compromise on are tyres and brakes. Everything else you can hash up if you like.

I had a new Pilot Power get a puncture in it. Took the wheel off, took it down the local bike shop and got it plugged for a tenner. Definitely worth the hassle at that price and good piece of mind from someone who does the same job daily.

[punyXpress]

Is it an Avon?
Under guarantee?