Safe to ride after removing this nail?

[bonne]

I will have to check if the tyre lose pressure... if not, is it then safe to drive on?

[kwackboy]

If your tyre isn't leaking air , yes .

[Gert]

I suspect that the nail may have gone though the inner belting / weave and will cause a slow leak. Test with tyre once inflated to the correct pressure, sponge on a soapy water mix and observe if any bubbles. If any sign of a leak, you may require a sticky string / rope  or similar repair job. Have a look at the video in https://www.v-strom.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=39375.0 for a suitable solution.

[bonne]

I actually have a repair set along with me that I can use in emergency.

But I rode something like 300 km on it now without any visible loss of pressure. I will measure correct later.

[Brockett]

A reminder of "sod's law".....

If a thing can go wrong,  it will go wrong and at the worst possible moment.

If it was my tyre I'd have it professionally 'plugged'.

[Mr Nick]

If it has only made it into the rubber then you're more likely to cause an issue by having someone drill into the carcass to plug a hole that isn't there. If this was my tyre, I'd bubble test it and repeat that after a ride or two. If there was no leakage then I'd leave it as is but keep an eye on it.

[bonne]

yeah, I follow you, Mr Nick. Pressure was slightly lower than yesterday, but I checked at another gas station, so I think it is because of difference calibrated equipment. I will soon change the tyre anyway

[bonne]

Tyres changed... Just in case

[Oop North John]

I always try to use the same pressure gauge, then at least the results are consistent. Checking it against another which is know to be accurate really helps as well!

[bonne]

Yeah ... but I was 200 KMs away from the first gauge (;

[Barbel Mick]

Too late now, but next time, take one with you, they're not that big and will take up little room.