Slow Leak Offender

[GGely]

Hi everyone, not sure where to post this, so feel free to move it as required.

Came out to the ST1100 today to go run some errands and found the tire pressure low in the rear tire. Here’s the offensive nail involved…

It’s leaking quite slowly but it’s all I have for transportation right now, so it has to be dealt with.

So, can this be plugged with a wiggly worm or should I pull the rear tire and take it into a shop?

 

[Sadlsor]

Might depend on whether that's actually 2 holes that close together, or if 1 hole and then through the sipes without an accompanying 2nd puncture.
The hole seems small, though.
Worth a try.

 

[klaproth]

Most shops ( around here, anyway) won't fix a motorcycle tire. They want to sell a new one!
I have used gummies on a hole in that location successfully, and fixed a tire on a friend's bike with the Stop N Go plugs- he is still riding the same tire a few months later, no issues. IF you can get a shop to plug it from the inside, it is a much better fix.

 

[Mellow]

Plug it, you'll be fine.. that's what I'd do.

 

[GGely]

I can hear my Mom now… “Just because Joe does it, doesn’t make it right. If Joe jumped off the roof of the house, would you?! Lemmings…”

On a serious note, it’s a very slow leak in a good spot, so I think a worm with a bunch of goop in it makes sense.

So yes, I’ll do it because Joe would…

 

[Mellow]

I can hear my Mom now… “Just because Joe does it, doesn’t make it right. If Joe jumped off the roof of the house, would you?! Lemmings…”

On a serious note, it’s a very slow leak in a good spot, so I think a worm with a bunch of goop in it makes sense.

So yes, I’ll do it because Joe would…

I just changed my name to Tom.

 

[970mike]

I would plug it and run it tell it is worn out. Just like Joe or Tom would!!

 

[Mellow]

I would plug it and run it tell it is worn out. Just like Joe or Tom would!!

 

[GGely]

Mom, Mikey liked it!

 

[Esti1300]

Had a similar issue last fall. Gummy wormed mine and it’s still running today.
Plug it and ride!

 

[JohnK]

Plug it, you'll be fine.. that's what I'd do.

I second that - if you do it right it will last a long time. Did a near new tire once and ran it till replacement

 

[drrod]

I will add another vote for plugging it with a gummy.

 

[diferg]

plug it and ride.

 

[core-aggie]

Plug it ... I've done quite a few like that

 

[GGely]

Well, it’s clear to me that I can’t think for myself…

Here’s the offending nail:



And here is the result of a lot of swearing, pulling pushing and sweating…



So far holding 42 pounds.