Sorry to see that. It seems you have the same luck as I. My bike went though 3 tires in a year's time picking up the same hardware you did. You can leave the bike on its centerstand, take off the back fascia and remove the wheel that way,it's not too hard.
Russ, I always carry a Stop n' Go plug gun kit in my saddlebags, so that if or when this ever happens, I can plug my tire, and be on the way.
I have a lot of experience plugging tires, and it can either work...or not...depending on if it is done right...or not. I used to tell people to save one of their old tires...and use it as a practice tire, to practice plugging tires, over and over again, until you become comfortable and confident in the practice.
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Once you get home, then is the time to make the decision as to whether to replace the tire, or keep on using it. I know...opinion differ, but on some ocassions I have used a plugged tire for 5K more miles.
YMMV
Been plugging mc tires since I been riding. Never had a problem. Of course that depends on where the hole is too.
Replace the tire, a plug is a temporary fix to get home or to the closest shop if your on a trip. It's not worth thinking or worrying about on future rides and if someone else rides with you you surely wouldn't want to put them in jepordy. I use my Goldwing for long trips and I switched to a car tire because I was tired of flats.
replace the tire
Ride it like you stole it
Once I had just installed a new rear tire on ST1300 shortly thereafter picked up a sheet metal screw. Used the "mushroom" type plug and it lasted the life of the tire..........that plug took from Texas to Canada and back. Like they say its your call, there are many that go with repaired tires and back in the day that's all we did.
I have plugged lots of them. Lot depends on the tire, where it is at and how big.
I got a nail in a rear on my Valkyrie once with 500 miles on it, plugged it and rode on it another 11,000 miles.
Always keep a repair kit in all the bikes.
Some people are cautious and will not do it, I just use caution.
It's your call.
I have plugged several tires as long as the puncture is not too close to the sidewall or in the sidewall.
I have never used the following product but it looks like a solution ....
The demonstration is on a FRONT tire, that is impressive to me
http://youtu.be/4tQ6hFqifE8
Successful people build each other up. They motivate, inspire and push each other. Unsuccessful people just hate, blame and complain.
Due to location, it sounds like a patch may work. Won't really know until tire is removed from rim and damage completely inspected. Even then, many MC shops will not patch due to liability.
Would I attempt a repair on my MC tires? Maybe, but it depends on the puncture. (I'm partial to the 'sticky rope' plugs. Carry those and a small compressor in my saddlebags all the time)
As others have said, its really your call.
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