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Tire Repair
If a tire is punctured or damaged, you should
replace it, not repair it. As discussed below, a
tire that is repaired, either temporarily or
permanently, will have lower speed and
performance limits than a new tire.
A temporary repair, such as an external
tubeless tire plug, may not be safe for normal
speeds and riding conditions. If a temporary or
emergency repair is made to a tire, you should
ride slowly and cautiously to a dealer and have
the tire replaced. If possible, you should not
carry a passenger or cargo until a new tire is
installed.
Even if a tire is professionally repaired with a
permanent internal patch plug, it will not be as
good as a new tire. You should not exceed 50
mph (80 km/h) for the first 24 hours, or 80
mph (130 km/h) at any time thereafter. In
addition, you may not be able to safely carry as
much weight as with a new tire. Therefore, we
strongly recommend that you replace a
damaged tire. If you choose to have a tire
repaired, be sure the wheel is balanced before
you ride.
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