Spoke Wheels - Honda VTX1800R Owner's Manual

A temporary repair can sometimes be
made in an emergency situation.
However, since a temporary repair may
not hold, you must ride very slowly,
preferably without any cargo or passenger,
and have the tire replaced or permanently
repaired as soon as possible.
(For more information on temporary
repairs, see If You Have a Flat Tire,
148 .)
A permanent repair, such as an internal
plug patch, can be made if a tire has only a
small puncture in the tread area. With such
a repair, you should not exceed 50 mph
(80 km/h) for the first 24 hours, or 80 mph
(130 km/h) at any time thereafter. In
addition, you may not be able to safely
carry as much weight. If you choose to
have a tire repaired, be sure the repair
work is performed by a professional and
that the wheel is balanced before you ride.
If you have a tire professionally repaired
at a non-Honda facility, we recommend
that you have the work checked by your
Honda dealer.
Tire & Tube Repair
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Refer to
We strongly recommend that you replace,
not repair, any tire that is punctured or
damaged. A repaired tube will not have
the same reliability as a new one, and it
may fail while you are riding. And the tire
will have lower speed and performance
limits than a new one.
Saf ety Precautions on page
Servicing Your Honda
Tires
56 .
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