Tech Questions & Answers | Shop TalkGot a question? Try to stump Mark at zimmemr@aol.Tire Trauma I just had an incident where my tire’s valve stem cracked and the tire went flat. I had to ride on it for 3 to 5 miles to reach a safe area to stop, and then had the bike towed to the nearest open shop. They completely removed the tire, replaced the stem and reinstalled the old tire.I did this just to get the bike home since it was a Sunday, and the shop I normally use was closed. I didn’t feel like the repaired tire was safe, so the next day I slowly rode to the shop where I bought my bike. They argued that the tire was safe, though they did replace the valve stem and supposedly check the tire to ensure it was safe before sending me on my way. Unfortunately, I still don’t feel the tire is safe, and now the bike shakes more than usual. Is it accepted practice to remove and replace the same tire on a motorcycle more than once and would it be considered safe to drive on at any speed? Ruben Sanchez USAF RetiredTech Questions & Answers | Shop Talk |
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