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