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So i picked up a screw, no this isn't a set up for a joke. Luckily the rear tire is new (like barely 100 miles new) and it's in the meaty part. I've never had to deal with this problem before on a motorcycle. Car tires I've done this 100s of times, but it's not as easy to just swap out the spare and drop the tire at the local shop with this bike (plus it took weeks to get them to put the tire ON). So my thoughts are take the screw out and if it leaks it's a problem (obviously), and if it doesn't it's OK?

And if it leaks can i just use a plug or is it a wheel off and get it patched scenario?

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I'm also aware this is a tire question, so i guess, roast away?
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It is repairable, yet remove the tire and patch from the inside is the only way to go for a correct job. Inserting a tire tube could also be a possibility too. Sticking a plug in there, or removing the screw and hoping for the best if it doesn’t leak is not good. The tire has been compromised and a proper repair is in order.
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It is a judgement call. Being in a back tire is a bit less concerning. A front I would make me quite nervous. First I would want to know how long it is. If the damage gets to the chords then it would cause a loss of sleep. I have plugged rear Bike tires but usually only as a stop gap to get me home where I could replace.
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I've used a plugged tire for the rest of the summer, until I had time during cold weather to pull it and put a patch on the inside. No issues.
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A proper inside parch is the way to go and being in the center/meaty part is a plus. But keep in mind that most shops will not fix it only replace it under the guise of it being unsafe, so be prepared !

A properly patched in the center not the sidewall at all should be good, where it starts to radius is going to flex to much so if that happens a new tire is the only answer.
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Plot twist! I pulled the screw to see how bad the damage is. Looks like its about 1/2" in but did not puncture! I put some soapy water on the hole but got no bubbles, I'll keep an eye on the pressure over the next few days to make sure. So now my question is, if there is no leak then is the tire fine?

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I would think it O.K. . Since you have tube type rims I would run some soapy water around the valve stem and check for bubbles too.
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skydog wrote: Sun Jun 06, 2021 7:46 pm I would think it O.K. . Since you have tube type rims I would run some soapy water around the valve stem and check for bubbles too.
Good call! I joked that if anything I ADDED another tread groove so it’s gonna be grippier. Haha
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I don't understand the discussion of plugging the tire. All GL1000s had tube tires (Yes, even the Comstars). The OP's avatar and signature are for a '77 with spoked wheels. Therefore an inner tube which can be patched, but if you were to shove a plug in there you are sure to puncture the tube. BTW, if you can't get a tire swapped in a couple days, find another shop!
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👍👍 That’s what I was saying. If the screw hasn’t gone through and punctured the tube it should be fine.
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You are good to go. Imho ! I was thinking tubeless tire but indeed that is a tube type unless you’ve gone to tubeless Lesters, but you say you have tubes so just pay attention and enjoy the ride.

Weeks to mount a tire means you need to find another shop that wants your business.
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sickradsean wrote: Mon Jun 07, 2021 12:20 am 👍👍 That’s what I was saying. If the screw hasn’t gone through and punctured the tube it should be fine.
Yes, but so many replies about plugging! BTW, that screw is very sharp-tipped. If it was long enough to make it through to the tube, I would worry that it has grazed the tube. That would create a spot that will fail in time. The tire is fine, but the tube suspect.
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The rear is a Dunlop D404. I’m trying to think back to when I had it put on and I’m %90 it has a tube. Is there a way to tell without taking it off?
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You have a spoked rim you have a tube.
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