I know we've talked about flats on here quite a bit, and I was just thinking last week how lucky I was not to have had one in years, but the new D208 just went down with a pinhole leak.

My question is, though, I know the dangers of patching/plugging a bike tire, but I saw at the shop the other day that Fix-a-Flat has a line made specifically for motorcycles. Has anyone tried it?

I'm thinking, same with plugs, that anything above 55 may be really risky for a blowout –– defeating the purpose of having some RR enjoyment –– but would it? I don't want to take unnecessary risk, but I also don't really have the money to buy another new tire ... and as many of you know ... I just lost $275 on that exhaust deal with W.O.P.

Anyway, with this new Fix-a-Flat, do you think I can run, say, up to 75 safely?

If not, could I get any money for the existing tire? Any input and advice appreciated here.

 

Anybody? I should add that this is my daily rider.

 

My take with no personal experience:

If you have a fix failure in a car you won't end up in lying in oncoming traffic after sliding 500 feet. Is it really worth the risk, however minimal it may be?

 

Always the realist. In that context, not at all.

Can I at least count on it to get me by under 50 until I can afford a new tire? If not, **** YOU W.O.P.

 

I've always thought the standard was 50 miles under 50 mph... designed to get you somewhere safe in a pinch, not a hold over.

P.S. - You should consider legal action against him. I don't think it cost much to file small claims.

 

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If it were me, pump the tyre up, drive to a shop get a new one. Think of it like this when thinking about tyres. If you lob your bike because of a tyre failure or just plain worn out tyres you still end up spending the money for the tyre. You also have to fix your bodywork. Its not worth the risk. Foam/gloop is just for emergencies not daily hooning around on.

 

Good voices of reason and I'm off of my original idea now. I'll use the Fix to get across town to the shop when I have the funds. Thanks, guys.

 

I have read alot of people patching and plugging tires and they have lasted the whole tire life. but it not for everyone

 

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Also...look around at local race meets. There will be loads and loads of s/h tyres barely used. Look at a streetstock class at a reasonable level, classes where they have to run street tyres. People change tyres on 600's all the time and sell the old ones direct at the track. I see them for about $50/60 or so each.

 

Good idea. There aren't any tracks in my area, but I'll look into it.