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Rode the new S to work yesterday, when I got home found a nice piece of metal in the rear tire.

160 miles on the bike........
 
Don't ride near the street curb or cut around cars via the shoulder on the highway. Don't cross the on-ramp lines either. That's where all the crap is.
 
Jariva said:
Mentally insane? That is a bit strong. I have plugged several motorcycle tires, not to ride with the plugged tire extensively but to get back home or to the dealership for tire change. Plugging a tire is not a problem as a temporary solution if you know how to do it. If you are mentally insane or physically handicapped then call the Ducati road side assistance. Does not work everywhere on this planet.
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Have to admit I was considering a plug myself, the metal is smack dab in the center of the tire. I have plugged car tires for years including Vette tires and even the slicks on my track car. I know a bike is different. My Multistrada came with a plug kit in the toolkit - prolly just to help you get home if you get a flat, rather than a permanent fix.
 
White13Pani said:
Only a mentally insane person plugs a motorcycle tire in the first place.
Second, only an edp plugs a hole that close to the edge of the tire. But hey, its your life and bike.

I'd recommend doing as the one guy said- pick up a set of Q3's. wait the two days to get them. One or two days without the bike ain't too bad, trust me. Ask me and the other 1199 owners who have gone a month or two without their bikes due to moronic dealerships....

If you don't have it, you should inquire with your dealership if they have a tire protection package.

Had one for my S and they replaced 3 tires before i sold it. Bought my R slightly used from a guy in VA, rode home to NJ and my dealership sold me a tire protection package. $400 and they will replace up to four tires, even if the damage is a nail. heckuva deal if you ask me :)

Ride safe.
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I love riding so much that I can't go without it for a day! I bought the tire, unfortunately they didn't have any in stock so I have to wait till tuesday for them to throw it on. The plug is just temporary for a couple days, lol.
 
Jariva said:
Mentally insane? That is a bit strong. I have plugged several motorcycle tires, not to ride with the plugged tire extensively but to get back home or to the dealership for tire change. Plugging a tire is not a problem as a temporary solution if you know how to do it. If you are mentally insane or physically handicapped then call the Ducati road side assistance. Does not work everywhere on this planet.
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Yea, I rode the bike today about 10 miles. It was fine but I was worried the whole time about it. That's too bad that the roadside assistance doesn't work in France! I was shocked at how well it worked here!
 

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