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Togger

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Nail in Tire
« on: June 07, 2017, 04:05:31 PM »
I just discovered a nail that is stuck thru the very edge of my rear tire, so I don't believe the tire is leaking. Both ends are exposed. If I pull it out I'm afraid the tire will leak, and there are no dealers in my area to patch or replace it. I was thinking of just cutting off each end and leaving the nail in the tire. Would it be a good idea?
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Re: Nail in Tire
« Reply #1 on: June 07, 2017, 04:22:29 PM »
I wouldn't ride the bike.
I also would replace it. IMO motorcycle tires should not be patched.

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Re: Nail in Tire
« Reply #2 on: June 07, 2017, 04:43:36 PM »
If it's just through the tread then I'd just pull it out. Photos would help in seeing for ourselves.
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Re: Nail in Tire
« Reply #3 on: June 07, 2017, 09:07:37 PM »
Replace the tire. The cost of the tire versus the cost of a possible crash is minuscule. I would only patch a tire as a temporary on road fix to get me home.
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Re: Nail in Tire
« Reply #4 on: June 07, 2017, 10:24:27 PM »
Yes I would pull the nail out , if it was through the carcass of tire it would be leeking,. 
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Re: Nail in Tire
« Reply #5 on: June 08, 2017, 12:20:30 AM »
Probably should not ride with a large nail stuck in the tire...
No pics...

I have, and shall continue to patch and repair flats on motorcycles.
Of course some damage is not acceptable, especially if a high speed application.

I do know moped riders who could not ride if they did not Slime their tubes prior to riding in their town.
It IS a good product especially where 'goat's heads' are prevalent.  ..and I don't know the tech name of them...

If you do travel at Z rated speeds and are adverse to risk, it might be best to have that additional pair of wheels and more steel.
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Re: Nail in Tire
« Reply #6 on: June 08, 2017, 12:37:12 AM »
I'm with the others.  Need a pic.

If it's just through a tread corner.  Pull it.  Shouldn't be a big deal, & if it is the tire was dead anyway.
Just pulled a sharp rock that had dug into a tread block out the other day.  Didn't think twice.

If it's not just just through the tread then odds are it has killed the tire.   
Even those who believe a tire can be patched or used after a puncture will only do it in a limited area of the tire in the middle of the tread.
See lhttp://www.ride-on.com/motorcycle-formula-mot.html has a nice pic of the area.
Far as "Slime" and similar goes, I am a fan of Ride-On.  I've used it with good success even over more than a couple miles with a small hole.
Caveat emptor, RTFM, carpe diem, carpe carp, & don't try this at home kids. (aka if it don't work it ain't my fault, & I told ya so)
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Re: Nail in Tire
« Reply #7 on: June 08, 2017, 12:47:49 AM »
Yes, Yes!

You should always follow the Best practices!

I will readily admit I am a hack.

I am capable of the Best workmanship, yet on my own, personal equipment do what is necessary for the application.

Always get a 2nd opinion on Anything I might say.
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Re: Nail in Tire
« Reply #8 on: June 09, 2017, 10:22:52 PM »
It happened to me last year where a nail sent sideways thru the meat of the tread of my fz6 rear tire.  I pulled it out did the soap water test and all was good. Rode it for the rest of the season and continuing to ride it this year with no issues.

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