Suzuki V-Strom (VStrom) Owners Club DL250, DL650, DL1000 & DL1050

Oily Rag - Dedicated to Pat, Greywolf. 26/06/45 - 04/06/18 => Tyres => Topic started by: bonne on August 20, 2021, 10:17:13

Title: Safe to ride after removing this nail?
Post by: bonne on August 20, 2021, 10:17:13

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

Title: Re: Safe to ride after removing this nail?
Post by: kwackboy on August 20, 2021, 10:28:57

If your tyre isn't leaking air , yes .

Title: Re: Safe to ride after removing this nail?
Post by: Gert on August 21, 2021, 07:49:46

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.

Title: Re: Safe to ride after removing this nail?
Post by: bonne on August 21, 2021, 08:52:09

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.

Title: Re: Safe to ride after removing this nail?
Post by: Brockett on August 21, 2021, 13:14:05

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'.

Title: Re: Safe to ride after removing this nail?
Post by: Mr Nick on August 21, 2021, 14:14:00

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.

Title: Re: Safe to ride after removing this nail?
Post by: bonne on August 21, 2021, 20:38:58

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

Title: Re: Safe to ride after removing this nail?
Post by: bonne on August 23, 2021, 09:43:42

Tyres changed... Just in case

Title: Re: Safe to ride after removing this nail?
Post by: Oop North John on August 23, 2021, 10:58:03

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!

Title: Re: Safe to ride after removing this nail?
Post by: bonne on August 23, 2021, 11:30:43

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

Title: Re: Safe to ride after removing this nail?
Post by: Barbel Mick on August 23, 2021, 16:15:07

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