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"Nail" in tire, did not puncture.

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Lou627, Apr 26, 2011.

  1. Lou627

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    Hey all, long time since last post.

    I have some new tires on the bike and noticed a nail in the rear tire, center of tread.

    I pulled it; it's the rusted remnants of a nail, 7/16" long, 1/16" wide. Angle of insertion about 30 degrees off straight in (sohcahtoa?)

    I have no drop in pressure from when I last checked the tire 2 weeks ago to 2 hours after pulling it.

    Not fully penetrating = scott free? I don't want to take chances but don't want to be silly...

    Thanks!

    Lou
     
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    Re: "Nail" in tire...

    Soapy water to check for a leak, rinse real good, real real good when done leak testing.
     
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    Yeah did a soapy water test after pulling, it did not puncture. Just worried about a max of a 7/16" hole in the tread (probably more like 1/4" based on the angle).
     
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    You got nuttin' to worry about. Roll.
     
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    As long as it did not punture or cut any of the cords in the tire, you should be good to go. Ride on!
     
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    Thanks! Any nay sayers? No pressure loss after 100 miles. Can I stop worrying at 80mph on the way to work everyday? :)

    -Lou
     
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    Dont worry be Happy!!!! Point that puppy into the wind and twist the throttle back
     
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