Flat tire...

[muskrat]

And my .03 cents.....do you think 200 bucks is worth your life?  You only have two wheels.

[Jester]

Yeah my .04 cents is to never ride a plugged tire.  I've tossed two brand new tires to the trash due to being punctured.  I could care less if a plug is reliable.  With only two tires between me and a hospital, I'd prefer to drop the dough on a new hoop instead of fixing an old one. 

I know plenty of people ride plugs, but it just doesn't seem worth it to me. /shrug

[petros2r]

C'mon George - don't listen to those pussies! I rode 130+MPH on a plugged tire, and even got it to show some threads (near Paris, TX) before got it replaced. Let's get you fixed up. I've got a van that will haul any bike - no ramp though... I usually use a door at my garage :-) and the shop usually has the ramp :-). So hit me up, Ill take your bike there. 214-563-5946

[♣ McKraut ♣]

My 2c. If you ride 80 - 100 mph+, don't ride a plug.
Not worth the risk.
Ride safe, let's not loose another friend. 

yeah...i agree with you that of course if you have the scratch for a new tire and mounting it and a way to get it to a shop, than that's the way to go, especially if you plan on seeing track days or 100+mph (though, i think it could be argued that the risk of speed alone would far outweigh the risk of some catastrophic failure of a plug).  but, for my or bryna's bike, i think the worst thing that happens is a slow leak would develop, which you would notice quickly checking your bike out pre-ride.

[GeorgeInDallas]

Very valuable and helpful comments.

I think the tire plug kits are an excellent emergency fix - I will get one of those recommended and carry it on the bike.  Thanks for that info.

I have too many miles on ME to crash, heal and ride again... I agree with replacing the tire to improve the already poor odds we face on bikes.  Hell, I'm practically MADE of money, so that's cheap insurance.   

I'm in a class all weekend except for Sunday morning.  Next weekend would be far better for me, and the tire won't arrive at Randy's shop until later in the week.  So, if anyone with wheels is available next Saturday (4/3) or Sunday, I'd sure appreciate the help.

OR if anyone knows of someone in that business, I'm happy to pay.  As I said, just MADE of money.

Thanks again.  What a great group of folks!

George (aka, "Tron")

[RED]

My 2c. If you ride 80 - 100 mph+, don't ride a plug.
Not worth the risk.
Ride safe, let's not loose another friend. 

I was riding @ 110 today coming into work and people say I'm not worth a plug  does that count?

[fastwin]

  Good one! Would that be a standard plug or a plug nickle?

[Cher]

Hey George, we've got a trailer and truck so if you need help with the bike next weekend (or during the week next week), we're there  [moto]

[RED]

Good one! Would that be a standard plug or a plug nickle?

In today's economy...$0.05 = 1 % of historic value, compounded depreciated value today = POS. What does that make me? 

[GeorgeInDallas]

Good one! Would that be a standard plug or a plug nickle?

Hair plug.

[GeorgeInDallas]

I'm very grateful for all the suggestions and offers of help from our wonderful fraternity.

I am forever indebted to Scott, who got up at dawn on Sunday, drove his truck up to Allen, brought his loading ramps, loaded my bike, drove us to Forney (wherever the hell THAT is), unloaded the bike and drove back to Stoneleigh P for brunch on MY timetable so that I could make my Sunday afternoon class.  What a guy!

Thank you again, Scott.  Dunno what I would have done without you.

George ("Tron")

[Duc L'Smart]

I am forever indebted to Scott, who got up at dawn on Sunday, drove his truck up to Allen, brought his loading ramps, loaded my bike, drove us to Keller (wherever the hell THAT is), unloaded the bike and drove back to Stoneleigh P for brunch on MY timetable so that I could make my Sunday afternoon class.  What a guy!

Anytime, glad to help! Thanks for brunch & bloody marys

Randy's now conveniently located near I-35 West, between 114 & 183. Same cell phone number- PM me if anyone needs it [moto]

[RED]

Randy's now conveniently located near I-35 West, between 114 & 183. Same cell phone number- PM me if anyone needs it [moto]

[RichD]

I've said it before:  If you don't want to run a plugged tire GIVE IT TO ME.

I'll wear it out!   [moto]

[GeorgeInDallas]

Sure thing.  I'll retrieve from Randy.  Or, if you live out that way, you could stop by his place and grab it yourself.  I'll picking my ST up this weekend - but only if it rains like The Deluge.