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Repairing puncture in rear tire
- masospaghetti
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28 Feb 2007 16:01 #116184
by masospaghetti
Repairing puncture in rear tire was created by masospaghetti
Somehow managed to get a small nail and a large staple in my tire, right next to each other. Needless to say, my tire doesn't hold air anymore. Its still in good shape otherwise, though, and i'd hate to throw it away and have to buy another.
Is there any feasible way to repair the tire? It's a 1980 KZ750 twin, 130/90 16".
Thanks
-J
Is there any feasible way to repair the tire? It's a 1980 KZ750 twin, 130/90 16".
Thanks
-J
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28 Feb 2007 16:48 #116193
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77 kz650, owned for over 25 years
77 ltd1000, current rider
76 kz900, just waiting
73 z1,, gonna restore this one
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Replied by BSKZ650 on topic Repairing puncture in rear tire
you didnt say if it was a tubeless, or not, I would put a tube in it either way,
I would not ever try to patch a tire or tube on a bike, my butt would not let me do it since it might be hitting the ground
I would not ever try to patch a tire or tube on a bike, my butt would not let me do it since it might be hitting the ground
77 kz650, owned for over 25 years
77 ltd1000, current rider
76 kz900, just waiting
73 z1,, gonna restore this one
piglet, leggero harley davidson
SR, Ride captian, S.E.Texas Patriot Guard Riders.. AKA KawaBob
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28 Feb 2007 17:03 #116199
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Replied by steell on topic Repairing puncture in rear tire
It should have a tube in it since the 1980 KZ750G twin has tube type mags.
I think tubes are less than $10, so I'd just put a new tube in it.
I think tubes are less than $10, so I'd just put a new tube in it.
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01 Mar 2007 14:39 #116500
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'76 KZ900 LTD (Blaze)
'96 Voyager XII (Dark Star)
'79 KZ650 Cafe Project (Dirty Kurt)
Greensboro, NC
Replied by ltdrider on topic Repairing puncture in rear tire
steell wrote:
Yep.
But inspect the tire from the inside. You don't want to see any tearing or missing rubber. Also, look for cracking inside the tire while it's off. It's always good to use these opportunities to look at stuff that you can't usually see. Never know what you'll find...
It should have a tube in it since the 1980 KZ750G twin has tube type mags.
I think tubes are less than $10, so I'd just put a new tube in it.
Yep.
But inspect the tire from the inside. You don't want to see any tearing or missing rubber. Also, look for cracking inside the tire while it's off. It's always good to use these opportunities to look at stuff that you can't usually see. Never know what you'll find...
'76 KZ900 LTD (Blaze)
'96 Voyager XII (Dark Star)
'79 KZ650 Cafe Project (Dirty Kurt)
Greensboro, NC
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01 Mar 2007 15:25 #116512
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'85 GPz550(ZX550-A2)
GPz550 Base Manual --> tinyurl.com/ze5b3qo
GPz550 Supplement Manual --> tinyurl.com/h34d2o6
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Replied by CoreyClough on topic Repairing puncture in rear tire
When in doubt, replace the tire for safety reasons. :blink:
'85 GPz550(ZX550-A2)
GPz550 Base Manual --> tinyurl.com/ze5b3qo
GPz550 Supplement Manual --> tinyurl.com/h34d2o6
GPz550.com --> www.nwsca.com/scripts/gpz_forum_2005/default.asp
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