How does a Yamaha dealer fix flats?

[RavFJR]

I'll begin by saying that we all have our own opinions on this topic...and it's a personal choice on how we resolve it. To me, once you compromise a tubeless motorcycle tire with debris it should be replaced. A patch or plug should just be used to get you back home. I've researched most tire companies on repair of their tires, and their disclaimer noted not going above 75 MPH and replacing the tire as soon as possible. This is why Yamaha is telling those that have flat to replace the tire. My son plugged a tire on his 600RR, and while doing 80 MPH, the plug failed. I know tires are expensive, but so are medical bills and bike parts. This is just my opinion on how 'I' deal with this issue. I'm merely speaking up for perspective.

 

[wheatonFJR]

I never ride fast on plugged tires...

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As always, you are responsible for the consequences of your choices...

...like buying a motorcycle in the first place.

 

[SoCalFJR1300]

My son plugged a tire on his 600RR, and while doing 80 MPH, the plug failed.

That's why you have it patch/plugged with heat "vulcanized" from the inside,it won't fail.

The plug or "sticky string" should only be used as a temp fix untill you can repair it from the inside as a permanent repair.

 

[radiummadman]

I would not let the Yamaha dealers within 100 miles check the tire pressure, much less fix a flat or install new tire.

Fortunately I have a great mechanic locally to do everything I am unable to do. The closest dealership that I would

trust to work on my bike is Bobby J's in Albuquerque, over 50 years as a Yamaha ONLY dealership & absolutely the BEST.

 

[rbentnail]

My son plugged a tire on his 600RR, and while doing 80 MPH, the plug failed.

That's why you have it patch/plugged with heat "vulcanized" from the inside,it won't fail.

The plug or "sticky string" should only be used as a temp fix untill you can repair it from the inside as a permanent repair.

Some fail, some don't. I've never had a sticky string fail regardless of whether it was in a car, truck or bike tire. But I replace the strings every 2 yrs and the glue every year. IMHO the use of glue is key- it's the catalyst for vulcanizing the string to the inside of the tire.

 

[steve_g]

Ron - Thanks for showing the Nealey strings, just placed an order.

 

[Ron13Feejer]

You're welcome.

 

[mikerider]

Here are 2 pictures I took of a friend's tire when we replaced the tires. His brand new rear tire got a nail after only a few hundred miles. He patched it on the side of the road with safety-seal plug kit (https://www.safetyseal.com) when we were on a trip. 8000 miles and 12 months later, he came over to my place to replace the tire. Here are 2 pictures I took. Inside the tire, the plug was still soft, pliable and sticky. Measured about 1/2" x 3/4". The plug lasted the life of the tire (Conti Road Attack) on his BMW R1200R with speed up to 100 mph. I have no affiliation with safetyseal.

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[wheatonFJR]

Inside:

If I didn't know better, I would say this is Bustanut Joker's anus....circa CFR from a couple years ago.

But since I know better, it must be a plug.

 

[SoCalFJR1300]

My son plugged a tire on his 600RR, and while doing 80 MPH, the plug failed.

That's why you have it patch/plugged with heat "vulcanized" from the inside,it won't fail.

The plug or "sticky string" should only be used as a temp fix untill you can repair it from the inside as a permanent repair.

Some fail, some don't. I've never had a sticky string fail regardless of whether it was in a car, truck or bike tire. But I replace the strings every 2 yrs and the glue every year. IMHO the use of glue is key- it's the catalyst for vulcanizing the string to the inside of the tire.

Yes, some fail, some don't but I'd rather not take a chance of a "sticky string" failing.

I've had the strings fail, never a patch plug from the inside.

 

[bigjohnsd]

When I was a dealer, 99-05, we patched a fair number of tires, had a disclaimer stamp on our copy of the Repair Order which the customer signed before and after the repair.

Never were sued over a tire repair, may be the non-litiguos society here in Western SD.

Wouldn't patch slices where cords were obviously torn or damaged nor would we deal with sidewall damage.

We saw a lot of perfectly good and long lived plug repairs when replacing tires.

 

[beemerdons]

Inside:

If I didn't know better, I would say this is Bustanut Joker's anus....circa CFR from a couple years ago.

But since I know better, it must be a plug.

Not only that reason Marky-Mark but since it doesn't have BikerGeek Andy's finger in it, it has to be a plug. jes' sayin' and nuff said!