Small nail in rear tire

[SoloRider]

I just noticed that my rear tire had a small nail about an inch away from the edge. I check and see no air leaks there, but I am afraid to the bike for a long trip.  Can someone help me to see what would be the solution to fix this problem without replacing a new tire.  I still have about 60% left on it.

Thanks

[scratch]

Remove the nail and have it patched.

[SoloRider]

Can they patch it while the tire is on the bike ? I am afraid that I would have to take the tire off the bike...

[scratch]

Nope. If you want to keep the tire on the rim and the bike, you may have to have it plugged...if you want them to plug it. Honestly, personally and professionally I would have it patched.

[mp183]

I posted this a while ago.  I should be a spokesman for this thing.
I picked up a screw at bout 3,500 miles. When I heard the price of a new rear tire and the labor to put it on I got pissed. I found this stuff called Ride On on the Internet. It stayed liquid and it worked. I ride in the winter and it never froze. I changed the tire at over 9,000 miles. I had confidence in this stuff and never gave it a second thought.
http://www.ride-on.com/motorcycle.htm