So this weekend I was riding and got a staple in between a groove in my rear tire. After I pulled it out I hear a whisle sound, obviously losing air pressure.

My question is how to go about getting this fixed. Can I take it to any place that does tires. Does the place have to motorcycle specific. Can it be repaired. Is this something that I can do myself by getting a plug kit or something.

HELP!

Not sure how serious it is, but if you want it patched, then take it to a bikeshop.  A lot of bike shops won't patch tires because of liability issues.  Is there a lot of rubber left on the tire?  If not, then just replace the tire.  You'll sleep easier at night knowing you have a good tire.

http://www.ride-on.com

Use this stuff.  I pickedup a screw at about 2,500 miles in my rear tire.
I junked the tire at 9.000+ miles.  It won't work on the sides of the tire but it's perfect anywhere in the thread area.  It stays liquid and does not freeze.  I ride all year and was impressed with this stuff.  Since it stays liquid it can't fail like a plug or patch.

The standard advice is "leave it in and take it very easily to a repair place" but after the event that's not much use. I have heard some good reports about the stuff mp183 talked about, there are a range of such products available.
I have never had to use it yet but I carry one of those aerosol inflator and sealant cans, these should be used as a temporary measure but I know of them being used for ages but I suppose that depends upon the puncture.

Quote from: Cal PriceI have heard some good reports about the stuff mp183 talked about, there are a range of such products available.

The other products are made to be a temporary fix.  Ride-on is a permanent fix.  The difference is that the other products solidify and ride-on does not.  Once they solidify they can no longer work and will throw your tire out of balance.  With the other products, if the hole re-opens it can't be resealed since the other products solidify.  Ride-on keeps on working.

I'm on the boat of changing the tire... you only got two, its not like a car. Just change the darn thing. I've had a few buddies have blowouts at speed, VERY dangerous. Tires are dirt cheap for the GS compared to other sportbikes. I would never ever take a chance with a plug or patch.. Maybe ride-on.. but only temporarily, like till my next paycheque to change it.. riding with a compromised tire is a big  

Tires (like BT45's) only last under 4000 miles (rear) and under 8000 miles (front) so its not like if you're loosing so much off of the tire and you can get a rear BT45 for around 100$. Dont take a chance, just change it.

Yeah I ended up ordering a new tire. 141 installed for a 150/60 perrelli diablo (I have a 4.5" rim). Not bad price, list on the tire alone was 186. It just sucks because I only had about a thousand miles on it.
On a side note, I called two places near me and both wouldn't fix it anyway.

Quote from: gs500fromnbTires are dirt cheap for the GS compared to other sportbikes./quote]
When Suzuki told me how much was the tire.  I was shocked.
I said "I could get 4 car tires for that price".  The Suzuki guy said "Funny, that is what everyone says".
Do what makes you comfortable.  Life is too short to dwell on it.
But, trust me I'll use Ride-On again and not give it a second thought once it's in there.

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Quote from: gs500fromnbTires are dirt cheap for the GS compared to other sportbikes.

When Suzuki told me how much was the tire.  I was shocked.
I said "I could get 4 car tires for that price".  The Suzuki guy said "Funny, that is what everyone says".
Do what makes you comfortable.  Life is too short to dwell on it.
But, trust me I'll use Ride-On again and not give it a second thought once it's in there.

thank god you dont ride a supersport... i've seen tires run 200-400$ a piece ... race, or soft compound tires being on the higher end of the price... although you can get decent race take-offs for around 75 bucks a piece. The Gs is accually very minimal in prices for parts and such compared to supersports... try getting a quote for diablo corsas for a 600ss bike.. that will empty a wallet pretty quickly.. lol

It all depends on how you ride/drive .. get a cheap set of tires on a Porshe, you'll have it in a tree if you drive it even a little hard. Same on a bike, you would have a hard time putting a knee down on a GS500 with cheep tires like the exedras.. etc

Even low profiles on cars i've seen run at 200-300$ a tire.. its all relevent to how you drive or ride.. you choose the tire that would suit your needs adequately, cause a stupid choice in a tire will land you on your ass.

I would certainly use ride-on, im not doubting the product.. all im saying is that I would not take a chance riding hard with ride-on in the tire, nore would I leave a tire with anykind of byproduct on.. unless I rode as a commuter all day and never canyon carved and never lean and never speed.

I agree with you GS. That is why I went with the new tire. I probably spend most of my time riding strait on my commute to work, but I don't want to chance it when I get out of the city and hit some turns. My other thought was to get a bt45 in a 150/70 but I know that the diablos were real sticky. So I just stuck with what I know works.

Quote from: BriggsI agree with you GS. That is why I went with the new tire. I probably spend most of my time riding strait on my commute to work, but I don't want to chance it when I get out of the city and hit some turns. My other thought was to get a bt45 in a 150/70 but I know that the diablos were real sticky. So I just stuck with what I know works.

If I get a bigger rim, i'm going with the diablos.. they are better than the bt45 IMO.. but the BT45 are good if you commute alot since they are duel compound (med in the middle and soft on the edges I think). But for carving I'd get me some diablos definitely.

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It all depends on how you ride/drive ..

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I ride it hard.  I ride all year.  I had it up to indicated 100mph with the RIde-on and I rode two up.
I have a 2002 and have 17,000 miles on it.
I'm they type of rider that will go out in the morning and not get off until I burn a tankfull of gas.  Which is 225+ miles on my bike.
Oh well, to each his own as far as opinion.  I might add that I speak from personal experience.  
Anyone want my opinion on why I am using car oil in my bikes?

I remember getting a patch one time where they melted the patch on the inside of the tire at the hole.  I'm not sure if anyone does this anymore but would seem like a good fix.

And yes, I would like to hear your opinion on why your using car oil in your bikes, mp183.