Hey guys, I was out riding around the other day and later found that a very small piece of glass has cut into the rear tire. Needless to say, the tire is now totally flat. Will it be ok to just patch it up and not worry about it anymore, or should I actually go and buy a new rear tire? I really don't want to have to spend $200+ because of a stupid piece of glass, but if I'll be better off and safer, I guess I'm willing to. Thanks for any input.

 

New tire is the best way to blow. A car is ok to patch because it has FOUR tires so if one blows you're chances of correcting and not crashing are WAY higher then on a bike. You could use that green goop ****, but I wouldn't trust it like a new tire.

 

I wouldnt do it, but I know some have and rode on it for a few hundred miles. Its up to you, but personally, I wouldnt.

 

whats more expensive $200 for a new tire or peace of mind knowing you have a good tire.

My well being I think is worth a lot more than 200... I think someone had the same problem so they just used it for a burn-out vid (not that I am reccomending that)

 

You know you like seeing burnouts!

 

i think it would depend on the size and shape of the hole... i had a mushroom plug in the rear tire of my f4i, took it up to 130, never had problems

 

better safe than sorry

 

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i would replace it without even thinking about it

 

There is a post on ebay for a brand new front and rear tire for 169.99. If you have a 06 600 rr like me

 

Most places wont patch a bike tire at all.. should tell you something.