Theres a screw -__-

A Tomato · July 6th, 2012, 12:55 PM

There is a screw on my front tire. I think managed to run over it when I was riding today. The screw seems to be small like a 2-3 centimeter length. I was wondering, do I need to replace the front tire or can I do something about this? If you guys do recommend the change the tires, what tires would it be? Right now I have stock tires.

Thank you,

A Tomato

ninja_thresh_hold · July 6th, 2012, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A Tomato

There is a screw on my front tire. I think managed to run over it when I was riding today. The screw seems to be small like a 2-3 centimeter length. I was wondering, do I need to replace the front tire or can I do something about this? If you guys do recommend the change the tires, what tires would it be? Right now I have stock tires.

Thank you,

A Tomato

Thats up to you, you wanna have a blow out when on two wheels? i know some people like unicycles but... i think i'd shovel out 180 bucks on a new tire and save 1000 bucks on hospital bills.

Ptdoughnut · July 6th, 2012, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A Tomato

There is a screw on my front tire. I think managed to run over it when I was riding today. The screw seems to be small like a 2-3 centimeter length. I was wondering, do I need to replace the front tire or can I do something about this? If you guys do recommend the change the tires, what tires would it be? Right now I have stock tires.

Thank you,

A Tomato

You might be able to get a plug patch... as a hold over until you can get the tire. Tire shops have these in abundance.

A Tomato · July 6th, 2012, 01:16 PM

Damn, what tires would you guys recommend for front

?

lgk · July 6th, 2012, 01:23 PM

the front tire controls how well a bike handles and brakes.
dont take chances with this.

Ptdoughnut · July 6th, 2012, 01:23 PM

i dont know motorcycle tires. I deal with car tires at my dealership, I dont know if its the same for motorcycles but stay away from pirelli's people adore them but they wear like sh*t. must be the name....

Goodyear and michelin are good tires (yet again, I dont know how reputable they are on motorcycles)

alex.s · July 6th, 2012, 03:54 PM

throw the damaged tire away or use it to make some cool sandals.

NinjaBoyEddy · July 6th, 2012, 04:00 PM

WOWWW! Dude I found a screw in my back tire!!!
I was wondering the same thig if I could patch it up! The ****ed up part is that my tire is brane new 1500 miles.... Battlax 45

Trailerboy531 · July 6th, 2012, 04:26 PM

Eddy! Get the Battlax 016!!! Great street tires.

You too Tomato boy.

Or I hear the new S20s are really good (even better) than the 016s

NinjaBoyEddy · July 6th, 2012, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

Eddy! Get the Battlax 016!!! Great street tires.

You too Tomato boy.

Or I hear the new S20s are really good (even better) than the 016s

Thinking about that.
Maybe the S20's, what do you think about 150/60 rear? That's the smallest they make.
Would that fit the stock rim?

Trailerboy531 · July 6th, 2012, 04:58 PM

That's what I have on mine

NinjaBoyEddy · July 6th, 2012, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

That's what I have on mine

Alright so how much did you pay for yours?

I'm goin with the s20's

Whiskey · July 6th, 2012, 06:03 PM

A mushroom plug should be ok on the rear, once it's in the thread. I wouldn't be a fan of plugging the front & not a hope of doing anything but replacing one with a damaged sidewall.

NinjaBoyEddy · July 6th, 2012, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Whiskey

A mushroom plug should be ok on the rear, once it's in the thread. I wouldn't be a fan of plugging the front & not a hope of doing anything but replacing one with a damaged sidewall.

Ohhh this looks interesting!!
So a plug in the back is ok???
But never fix a front tire??

Where can I buy this and have you used this?

red5 · July 6th, 2012, 06:56 PM

here it is

Whiskey · July 6th, 2012, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NinjaBoyEddy

Ohhh this looks interesting!!
So a plug in the back is ok???
But never fix a front tire??

Where can I buy this and have you used this?

I've had one done & it held up fine for a couple of thousand miles.

menikmati · July 6th, 2012, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

Eddy! Get the Battlax 016!!! Great street tires.

You too Tomato boy.

Or I hear the new S20s are really good (even better) than the 016s

Quote:

Originally Posted by NinjaBoyEddy

Thinking about that.
Maybe the S20's, what do you think about 150/60 rear? That's the smallest they make.
Would that fit the stock rim?

Quote:

Originally Posted by NinjaBoyEddy

Alright so how much did you pay for yours?

I'm goin with the s20's

For the price, the S20's seem to be the better buy in comparison to the BT-016's.

I got mine for $189.99 shipped from Revzilla through a pricematch.

150/60/17 fits no problem with no rubbing, I had a BT-016 in the same size.

A Tomato · July 6th, 2012, 08:39 PM

Oh I see. lol Tomato boy. What brand is s20 TrailerBoy531

? I don't usually go to twists or race track on my bike. I just commute, so I am looking for safe tires. Are s20's good sticky tires? Thanks

menikmati · July 6th, 2012, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A Tomato

Oh I see. lol Tomato boy. What brand is s20 TrailerBoy531

? I don't usually go to twists or race track on my bike. I just commute, so I am looking for safe tires. Are s20's good sticky tires? Thanks

Bridgestone S20. If you only commute then they will be more than you will ever need as the S20's are fit to do some track days with, so you may be better off going towards a sport touring tire if you want to focus on longevity/mileage. I don't mind changing tires out every season because I'd rather have piece of mind rather than getting every last ounce of tread/mileage out of a pair of tires.

You can consult the wiki for the newgen tire options:

http://www.ninjette.org/wiki/New_gen_tire_options

Another popular tire is the Pirelli Diablo Rosso II which is available in a 140/70/17 rear.

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=93241

NinjaBoyEddy · July 6th, 2012, 10:23 PM

Tomato boy.

Dude Go with Bridgestone S20!
Or Get another pair of the ones you already got.

Trailerboy531 · July 7th, 2012, 11:01 PM

If you're going to do track (or lots of canyons) for the love of god get the Pirelli Diablo Rosso II.

If you just commute, do not get them. They are a soft and sticky compound which wont give you as much life. That's where I suggest the BT016s (Bridgestone Battlax)

July 6th, 2012, 12:55 PM	#1
A Tomato ninjette.org member Name: . Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Special Edition (Green) Posts: 33	Theres a screw -__- There is a screw on my front tire. I think managed to run over it when I was riding today. The screw seems to be small like a 2-3 centimeter length. I was wondering, do I need to replace the front tire or can I do something about this? If you guys do recommend the change the tires, what tires would it be? Right now I have stock tires. Thank you, A Tomato

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Ptdoughnut ninjette.org guru Name: Mason Location: Sask, Canada Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 12 250r (sold), 2014 ZX6R Posts: 261	i dont know motorcycle tires. I deal with car tires at my dealership, I dont know if its the same for motorcycles but stay away from pirelli's people adore them but they wear like sh*t. must be the name.... Goodyear and michelin are good tires (yet again, I dont know how reputable they are on motorcycles) __________________________________________________ They tell me I have to many hobbies! I think they don't have enough.

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NinjaBoyEddy ninjette.org guru Name: Eduardo Location: Hollywood, Calirfnia Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250r special edition Posts: 286	WOWWW! Dude I found a screw in my back tire!!! I was wondering the same thig if I could patch it up! The ****ed up part is that my tire is brane new 1500 miles.... Battlax 45

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Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	That's what I have on mine

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Whiskey ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Morgan Location: A city twinned with Kawasaki Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, 2010 STR 675 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	A mushroom plug should be ok on the rear, once it's in the thread. I wouldn't be a fan of plugging the front & not a hope of doing anything but replacing one with a damaged sidewall.

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A Tomato ninjette.org member Name: . Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Special Edition (Green) Posts: 33	Oh I see. lol Tomato boy. What brand is s20 TrailerBoy531 ? I don't usually go to twists or race track on my bike. I just commute, so I am looking for safe tires. Are s20's good sticky tires? Thanks

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NinjaBoyEddy ninjette.org guru Name: Eduardo Location: Hollywood, Calirfnia Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250r special edition Posts: 286	Tomato boy. Dude Go with Bridgestone S20! Or Get another pair of the ones you already got.

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Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	If you're going to do track (or lots of canyons) for the love of god get the Pirelli Diablo Rosso II. If you just commute, do not get them. They are a soft and sticky compound which wont give you as much life. That's where I suggest the BT016s (Bridgestone Battlax)