Re: [ST] Can't Complain

[Blake Sobiloff <sobiloff@xxxxxxxxx>]

On May 13, 2005, at 7:24 AM, Masiak, Richard wrote:
> 1) Is it ok to let the m/c stand on the flat for say 10 hours and not 
> damage the wheel?  Had to leave it at a firehouse, get into work, I'll 
> figure out how to get it home later.

Damage the wheel?  Heck no.

> 2) If the flat causing opening isnt't bad, can a tyre be patched from 
> the inside?  I still probably have a good 7000 more miles left on 
> it/them.

A lot of folks are justifiably leery of patching a motorcycle tire 
since, unlike a car, a flat or blowout on a motorcycle can quickly 
become a fatal event.  Having said that, I had my local motorcycle shop 
plug and patch (from the inside) a rear Michelin Pilot Sport that 
picked up a screw in the center of the tread 2-3 days after I bought 
it.  I rode that tire for more than 5,000 miles, including loaded 
touring and track days, without incident.
--
Blake Sobiloff <sobiloff@xxxxxxxxx>
San Mateo, CA (USA)

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