Life's a B*tch

carlgustav · 08-23-2008, 09:07 AM

Hi,

Just had to get this off my chest. Less than 700 miles on my '07 & a screw gets driven into my basically new (except for sitting) rear tire. Now I gotta find a rear to go with my MEZ4A front. Murphy has 'rear ended' me :^(.

Oh well ...
Anders

goinphaster · 08-23-2008, 09:14 AM

Your info doesn't say where your at, but if your near a Cycle Gear, get the tire through them. They are the only ones I know of that offers road hazard warranty. I have used it myself, and it instantly pays for itself.

FJ12rydertoo · 08-23-2008, 10:24 AM

If it isn't in the sidewall, unmount it, use a mushroom plug, remount it, and ride.

RVFR · 08-23-2008, 10:36 AM

Yea, See "if" a plug can get you by, I'm running on a plugged tire as we speak, it's not the first time either, I have never had any ill effects with plugged tires one just needs to know whats what, trick here is finding someone that knows and will do it. Sorry to hear this

mello dude · 08-23-2008, 11:53 AM

Being a cheap foole - I would plug it.

MD

Glockem · 08-23-2008, 12:53 PM

Plugging a motorcycle tire isn't the smartest thing to do. Is $100-$200 too much money to pay for you and your bikes safety? Just buy a new tire.

carlgustav · 08-24-2008, 10:53 AM

Thanx folks. I did actually plug the tire to check out my stop/go kit prior to some road trips I'm planning. This appears to have worked acceptably well for around town. I also ordered a new rear tire before reading these posts so no road hazard, but I'll get by :^). Never had a nail/flat on my '84 in 50K miles, go figure.

Faith7 · 08-24-2008, 01:22 PM

1500 miles and a nail in my rear Mez4 tire. Replaced both tires with pilot powers 2ct, best thing I have done so far. They ride so much better than those rim protectors it came with.

speedpoker · 08-24-2008, 01:37 PM

Where the heck do all these screws and nails come from anyway? They should have some screw/nail ID system so when we run them through our $200 tires we know where to send the bill.

RedRover5683 · 08-24-2008, 05:24 PM

This may be a blessing in disguise. I think that the ME4's leave much to be desired in my opinion. The rear ME4 tire has a habit of stepping out, and I hated the way they rode and cornered. I got rid of the OEM ME4's on my 2007 VFR800A after only 800 miles, replaced them with Michelin Road Pilot 2CT's, and I couldn't be happier. The difference is like night and day. The 2CT's bring out the best in the VFR. After replacing the ME4's with the 2CT's, it's like I'm riding a totally different motorcycle.

elf800 · 08-24-2008, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glockem

Plugging a motorcycle tire isn't the smartest thing to do. Is $100-$200 too much money to pay for you and your bikes safety? Just buy a new tire.

plug works fine thenfill it with slim be ok do it many times and topped bike out 150 mph no problems.. but if you are a rich man and 200 bucks doesn't bug you replace it. but plugs work they are designed for cars weighing 3000 pounds a 400 pound bike is no pressure for them good luck and I just farted..

medyv · 08-24-2008, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elf800

plug works fine thenfill it with slim be ok do it many times and topped bike out 150 mph no problems..

*NEVER* put fix a flat in a tire -- motorcycle or car. That stuff is basically acid, and will destroy both the tire and the wheel.

Plugging it (or pulling the tire off the wheel and doing an internal patch/plug repair) is a better option, but it does compromise the speed rating. I've never had a blowout riding a plugged tire for 10k+ miles, but if you're constantly over 100mph it might not be worth the risk.

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08-23-2008, 09:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
carlgustav Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Last Online: 12-25-2008 09:53 AM View my Photo Gallery Posts: 48 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	*Life's a Btch** Hi, Just had to get this off my chest. Less than 700 miles on my '07 & a screw gets driven into my basically new (except for sitting) rear tire. Now I gotta find a rear to go with my MEZ4A front. Murphy has 'rear ended' me :^(. Oh well ... Anders __________________ Guns don't kill people, drivers with Cellphones do; author unknown 1st ride - '67 650 BSA Thunderbolt, replaced by ... 2nd - '75 850 Norton Interstate, replaced by ... 3rd - '76 750 Benelli Sei, replaced by ... 4th - '76 850 Moto Guzzi T3, replaced by ... 5th - '84 VF700F, still with me 6th - '07 VFR, may end up last, but certainly not least ...

08-23-2008, 09:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
goinphaster Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Last Online: Yesterday 12:45 AM Location: Lemoore, CA My Ride: 06 VFR800 White, 95 RVF400, 02 CBR954RR, 85 VF500C MAGNA, 83 VF750C MAGNA View my Photo Gallery Posts: 411 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Your info doesn't say where your at, but if your near a Cycle Gear, get the tire through them. They are the only ones I know of that offers road hazard warranty. I have used it myself, and it instantly pays for itself. __________________ Tuck in behind me; I'll show you where to crash...... I rode my Bike to Trailer week.

08-23-2008, 10:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
RVFR Uber Guru Join Date: Jan 2006 Last Online: Today 08:44 PM Location: Olympia Wa. - Find Me! My Ride: 97 VFR750 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 3,520 Thanks: 26 Thanked 55 Times in 50 Posts	Yea, See "if" a plug can get you by, I'm running on a plugged tire as we speak, it's not the first time either, I have never had any ill effects with plugged tires one just needs to know whats what, trick here is finding someone that knows and will do it. Sorry to hear this __________________ Getting you where you belong..... before it's too late. http://media.putfile.com/Gazelle www.loopsies.com Most Fun your Dog can Have

08-23-2008, 11:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
mello dude ProGeek Wackjob Anomaly Join Date: Jan 2006 Last Online: Today 09:26 PM Location: Southwest Ohio - Find Me! My Ride: '98VFR800 and '99 Valkyrie - one to go fast, one to go slow, not necessarily in that order. View my Photo Gallery Posts: 1,807 Thanks: 10 Thanked 35 Times in 32 Posts	Being a cheap foole - I would plug it. MD __________________ Member 5th Gen Brotherhood http://vfrworld.com/forums/fifth-gen...llos-mods.html http://vfrworld.com/forums/brake-tir...ceptor-ss.html <----------- Why Be Normal? ----------->

08-23-2008, 10:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
FJ12rydertoo Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Last Online: Today 08:10 PM Location: Platte City, MO My Ride: 1999 VFR 1986 FJ1200 Posts: 80 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	If it isn't in the sidewall, unmount it, use a mushroom plug, remount it, and ride.

08-23-2008, 12:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
Glockem Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Last Online: Today 05:23 PM Location: Manasshole, Virginia Posts: 74 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Plugging a motorcycle tire isn't the smartest thing to do. Is $100-$200 too much money to pay for you and your bikes safety? Just buy a new tire.

08-24-2008, 10:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
carlgustav Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Last Online: 12-25-2008 09:53 AM View my Photo Gallery Posts: 48 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Thanx folks. I did actually plug the tire to check out my stop/go kit prior to some road trips I'm planning. This appears to have worked acceptably well for around town. I also ordered a new rear tire before reading these posts so no road hazard, but I'll get by :^). Never had a nail/flat on my '84 in 50K miles, go figure. __________________ Guns don't kill people, drivers with Cellphones do; author unknown 1st ride - '67 650 BSA Thunderbolt, replaced by ... 2nd - '75 850 Norton Interstate, replaced by ... 3rd - '76 750 Benelli Sei, replaced by ... 4th - '76 850 Moto Guzzi T3, replaced by ... 5th - '84 VF700F, still with me 6th - '07 VFR, may end up last, but certainly not least ...

08-24-2008, 01:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
Faith7 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Last Online: 01-05-2009 08:35 PM Location: North Carolina My Ride: 2002 CRF 450 2004 VFR 800 2006 CR 85 Posts: 48 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	1500 miles and a nail in my rear Mez4 tire. Replaced both tires with pilot powers 2ct, best thing I have done so far. They ride so much better than those rim protectors it came with.

08-24-2008, 01:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
speedpoker Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Last Online: 10-11-2008 09:42 AM Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Where the heck do all these screws and nails come from anyway? They should have some screw/nail ID system so when we run them through our $200 tires we know where to send the bill.

08-24-2008, 05:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
RedRover5683 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Last Online: Yesterday 07:54 PM Location: Ohio My Ride: 2007 VFR 800A View my Photo Gallery Posts: 82 Thanks: 30 Thanked 15 Times in 11 Posts	This may be a blessing in disguise. I think that the ME4's leave much to be desired in my opinion. The rear ME4 tire has a habit of stepping out, and I hated the way they rode and cornered. I got rid of the OEM ME4's on my 2007 VFR800A after only 800 miles, replaced them with Michelin Road Pilot 2CT's, and I couldn't be happier. The difference is like night and day. The 2CT's bring out the best in the VFR. After replacing the ME4's with the 2CT's, it's like I'm riding a totally different motorcycle.

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