My tire...something in it...

[NightRyder]

That shop was trying to rip you. There's no real way to know how long that is. it could just be a few millimeters into the tread and harmless.

I would pry the bit out and use the soapy water trick to see if its leaking.

+1.  You don't even really know if this is an issue yet.  It could just be we're all overeacting.  Pry it out, and go from there.

+2

Yeah, take it out. If it leaks, It was probably going to leak, If not, You'r all good. Or you could do someone's burnout trick... That sounds intriguing. Maybe it will melt the tire and metal into each other.. or not. Anyway, take a video too.  :mrgreen:

[porsche4786]

Well I finally got around to checking out my tire. The air pressure was good, so I decided to take whatever it was out. I got it out, and it turned out it is s peice of glass about 1/4'' long maybe a tad longer. Tire did is still not leaking, so I guess I'll just leave it alone.

[scratch]

Good for you!

[aplitz]

I'm glad that it turned out to be something small.  But the attitude that some of you push is a poor one for inexperienced riders.  Riding on questionable tires is a major mistake on motorcycles.  Why cheap out on the only thing that really holds your ride together?  Just buy a new tire when you puncture one.  Its cheap insurance for an expensive possible outcome.  If you can't afford a few new tires each season, then bikes might not be your bag.  Why tempt fate?