Screw in rear tire. How to remove tire - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

tj4ndirish · 06-19-2008, 11:33 AM

I have a screw in my rear tire, it's been there for a few weeks without any problems. It is now leaking. No one will touch it for under $100. So I am going to breakdown and buy a jack and take the wheel off myself and get it patched. I don't have a manual, so I'm not sure exactly how to take the wheel off. Beyond the axle, what needs to be taken off?

Also, while I've got it off, should I do anything else?? I have about 4200 miles on her. She is an 07 M50.

Thanks.

**Clint** · 06-19-2008, 11:40 AM

If it's been there for a few weeks, I'd buy a mushroom plug kit and skip the patch. Or does it have a tube?

diamond_jim · 06-19-2008, 11:48 AM

tire plug kit

tj4ndirish · 06-19-2008, 11:52 AM

it does not have a tube. Would a plug be safer than a patch? No worries of the plug catching and pulling free??

Copronymous · 06-19-2008, 12:01 PM

If you're going to take it off, the manual is linked in my signature, and removal is located in Ch. 8, p. 33.

Mad Gord · 06-19-2008, 12:21 PM

why did I click there?

diamond_jim · 06-19-2008, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Mad Gord

why did I click there?

I did it too. The boy ain't right. I think it's his built in idiot detector. He's keeping tabs.

Apertureguy · 06-19-2008, 12:37 PM

Plug it. Don't take the tire off. A plug can last for years.

Although I would swap out the tires for new sooner than later.

**Clint** · 06-19-2008, 01:08 PM

A patch is better, but if you've been riding it for "weeks" (whatever that means), it probably won't tear apart, so a plug is probably fine. Notice the two instances of "probably". The risk is yours to take.

tj4ndirish · 06-19-2008, 01:37 PM

i've put 3 or 400 miles on her since I found the screw. Just went out to look at her again and lucky me, I now have 2 screws.

Thanks for all the feedback.

Pinhead78 · 06-19-2008, 02:12 PM

It was like a moth to the porch light- I clicked "don't click here" first....immediately got an internet warning from our IT dept

DaveAlvarado · 06-19-2008, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by tj4ndirish

i've put 3 or 400 miles on her since I found the screw. Just went out to look at her again and lucky me, I now have 2 screws.

Thanks for all the feedback.

1 plug is ok. 2 plugs if they're on opposite sides of the tire might be ok.

Personally, I just got the dealer to put on a new rear tire when I picked up a nail. I don't want to find out what a blowout is like when it leaves me with only 1 good wheel, but like was said above, it's your risk to take.

Copronymous · 06-19-2008, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Pinhead78

It was like a moth to the porch light- I clicked "don't click here" first....immediately got an internet warning from our IT dept

It's actually safe for work. They must have my website flagged for other content

EDIT: Changed to a different webhost. Should pass muster with IT now.

Easy Rider · 06-19-2008, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by tj4ndirish

i've put 3 or 400 miles on her since I found the screw. Just went out to look at her again and lucky me, I now have 2 screws.

Lucky indeed, if you have been riding 300 miles with a KNOWN screw in the tire. Do you think that was a wise thing to do? I sure don't.

At this point, I would vote for a new tire. That one is a screw magnet !!

And if you keep it, the tire might not be the only thing screwed.

Pinhead78 · 06-19-2008, 04:38 PM

Wow.

The first few seconds is funny, then its not funny anymore. Around 15-20 seconds of watching, it gets funny again.

Copronymous · 06-19-2008, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Pinhead78

Wow.

The first few seconds is funny, then its not funny anymore. Around 15-20 seconds of watching, it gets funny again.

That was my experience too.
Now it's a constant loop in my brain.

cyclesinct · 06-19-2008, 06:16 PM

...and now we know what you look like

boooya · 06-19-2008, 07:11 PM

You need a new tire. If you don't want to spend that kind of money then have if patched from the inside. Plugs are a temporary fix on bike tires, yes they can last for years and not leak buy you can do more damage then good using them.

robertc729 · 06-19-2008, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Mad Gord

why did I click there?

buster · 06-20-2008, 06:24 AM

I got a screw in mine, miles from anywhere, 'twas a nightmare. The dealer said theat if the object is in the central bead (which mine was) then yes, you can repair and carry on. Anywhere else, replace it.

However, at the time I couldnt repair mine so when I reached the destination, the tyre was pretty much %%%%ed.

0.02p It's your neck at risk, if it was me.... replace it.

06-19-2008, 11:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
tj4ndirish Newbie Joined: May 2007 Posts: 19	Screw in rear tire. How to remove tire I have a screw in my rear tire, it's been there for a few weeks without any problems. It is now leaking. No one will touch it for under $100. So I am going to breakdown and buy a jack and take the wheel off myself and get it patched. I don't have a manual, so I'm not sure exactly how to take the wheel off. Beyond the axle, what needs to be taken off? Also, while I've got it off, should I do anything else?? I have about 4200 miles on her. She is an 07 M50. Thanks.

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Copronymous Third gear and cruising Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 2007 M50 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 457	If you're going to take it off, the manual is linked in my signature, and removal is located in Ch. 8, p. 33. __________________ "He's down there right now, looking up at us." M50 Service Manual \|\| He was here just a minute ago. \|\| Don't click here (and especially HERE)

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Pinhead78 In Training Joined: May 2006 Bike: 2005 M50 Black Location: Independence, OH Posts: 123	It was like a moth to the porch light- I clicked "don't click here" first....immediately got an internet warning from our IT dept __________________

06-19-2008, 11:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
tj4ndirish Newbie Joined: May 2007 Posts: 19	it does not have a tube. Would a plug be safer than a patch? No worries of the plug catching and pulling free??

06-19-2008, 12:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
Apertureguy Throttle Jockey Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: New York Posts: 3,269	Plug it. Don't take the tire off. A plug can last for years. Although I would swap out the tires for new sooner than later.

06-19-2008, 01:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
tj4ndirish Newbie Joined: May 2007 Posts: 19	i've put 3 or 400 miles on her since I found the screw. Just went out to look at her again and lucky me, I now have 2 screws. Thanks for all the feedback.

06-19-2008, 04:38 PM	#15 (permalink)
Pinhead78 In Training Joined: May 2006 Bike: 2005 M50 Black Location: Independence, OH Posts: 123	Wow. The first few seconds is funny, then its not funny anymore. Around 15-20 seconds of watching, it gets funny again. __________________

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cyclesinct Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Feb 2007 Bike: Boulevard M50 Location: Connecticut Posts: 707	...and now we know what you look like __________________ '05 M50 black MAPAM backrest Corbin dual tour Highwayman Jumbo Straight Bags Johns Kit forward controls Debaffled exhaust

06-19-2008, 07:11 PM	#18 (permalink)
boooya TurtleWax Taster Joined: Sep 2007 Bike: '08 Suzuki Bandit S Location: Barrie, Ont. Canada Posts: 583	You need a new tire. If you don't want to spend that kind of money then have if patched from the inside. Plugs are a temporary fix on bike tires, yes they can last for years and not leak buy you can do more damage then good using them. __________________ M50 SOLD 2008 Bandit 1250 S stock 4 now

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