anth_85 Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Found a screw in my rear tyre tonight. It looks too far to the edge to be repaired to me but I don’t know the rules for bikes. Should I be preparing myself for another £150 tyre? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 I think so long as its not on or too near the sidewall I'm sure it can be repaired Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Has it gone through the carcass? It looks like it might just be in the tread rubber. If it went in sideways and has worn the head off you might be lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anth_85 Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share Posted January 13, 2020 Has it gone through the carcass? It looks like it might just be in the tread rubber. If it went in sideways and has worn the head off you might be lucky. It must have, it was down at 4psi when I got to it after work. I put it back upto 46psi and it was ok to get me home.It’s whether it’s too close to the sidewall, I’ve got the MOT booked for Monday too so I might get the train tomorrow and see if I can bring it forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iangaryprice Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Looks to me that it is in the "tread" area not the side wall. If it held enough pressure to get you home, then its unlilley there is any serious damage.Should be OK to get it plugged.I got my rear puncture fixed a few months ago for £20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerontious Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 I would plug that.. if you were closer i would pop round and fix it for you. nails/screws - very simple repairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 I would plug that.. if you were closer i would pop round and fix it for you. nails/screws - very simple repairs. Oh yeah offering to go round and plug him......knew there was something odd about you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anth_85 Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share Posted January 13, 2020 I would plug that.. if you were closer i would pop round and fix it for you. nails/screws - very simple repairs. Would you do the diy external plug or take it in to get the tyre removed and plugged from the inside like you do a car tyre? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Would you do the diy external plug or take it in to get the tyre removed and plugged from the inside like you do a car tyre? If it was me I would remove the tyre and use a mushroom plug Just because I can do it all myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anth_85 Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share Posted January 13, 2020 Would you do the diy external plug or take it in to get the tyre removed and plugged from the inside like you do a car tyre? If it was me I would remove the tyre and use a mushroom plug Just because I can do it all myself Yea I can’t do that. I’ll get it booked in for Wednesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Where do you take it? I use the old guy in boldon for anything bike related Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anth_85 Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share Posted January 13, 2020 Where do you take it? I use the old guy in boldon for anything bike related I work not that far from westgate road so usually drop it off at Armstrong’s then walk upto work and pick it up on my way home.Where at Boldon? Could be handy for me to go there since it’s a couple of miles away rather than 12miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Where do you take it? I use the old guy in boldon for anything bike related I work not that far from westgate road so usually drop it off at Armstrong’s then walk upto work and pick it up on my way home.Where at Boldon? Could be handy for me to go there since it’s a couple of miles away rather than 12miles. I use barkers just off north road by Asda's in boldon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anth_85 Posted January 14, 2020 Author Share Posted January 14, 2020 Where do you take it? I use the old guy in boldon for anything bike related I work not that far from westgate road so usually drop it off at Armstrong’s then walk upto work and pick it up on my way home.Where at Boldon? Could be handy for me to go there since it’s a couple of miles away rather than 12miles. I use barkers just off north road by Asda's in boldon cant fit it in until Thursday or Friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 46 psi ? Isn't that a bit high ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raesewell Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 46 psi ? Isn't that a bit high ?He probably over inflated it a bit with the expectation it would lose a bit of pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anth_85 Posted January 14, 2020 Author Share Posted January 14, 2020 46 psi ? Isn't that a bit high ? factory spec is 42psi rear, i figured with some coming out having an extra few psi would help me get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hitcher Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 I feel your pain, last week I got 2 small holes in the middle of the tread but close together so I don't think they can be plugged on a Supercorsa that had only done 200/300 Miles , £220 for a new one when the weather gets better . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 46 psi ? Isn't that a bit high ? factory spec is 42psi rear, i figured with some coming out having an extra few psi would help me get home. Fair enough , just a bit higher than I'm used to . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James in Brum Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Mine’s 41 rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 46 psi ? Isn't that a bit high ?Not that high I run 36f 42r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anth_85 Posted January 14, 2020 Author Share Posted January 14, 2020 fixed, the guy in the tyre place said the hole itself was tiny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 33 front , 36 rear on the GSXR 1100 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geofferz Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 I've had 1 puncture and I replaced the tyre. Not sure I trust a repair - I sometimes ride quite hard and don't like the idea of something happening mid corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 I've had 1 puncture and I replaced the tyre. Not sure I trust a repair - I sometimes ride quite hard and don't like the idea of something happening mid corner. providing its a mushroom plug you should have no worries This typehttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Patch%EF%BC%8CPatch-Puncture-Universal-Tubeless-Motorcycle/dp/B07QXVP28W/ref=asc_df_B07QXVP28W/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=372380635107&hvpos=1o6&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2986142858144239294&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046245&hvtargid=pla-796112821165&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=82086946731&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=372380635107&hvpos=1o6&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2986142858144239294&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046245&hvtargid=pla-796112821165I wouldn't want to trust some of the other types of repair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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