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Tyre Repair
If a tyre is punctured or damaged, you
should replace it, not repair it. As discussed
below, a tyre that is repaired, either
temporarily or permanently, will have lower
speed and performance limits than a new
tyre.
A temporary repair, such as an external
tubeless tyre plug, may not be safe for
normal speeds and riding conditions. If a
temporary or emergency repair is made to a
tyre, you should ride slowly and cautiously
to a dealer and have the tyre replaced. If
possible, you should not carry a passenger
or cargo until a new tyre is installed.
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Even if a tyre is professionally repaired with
a permanent internal patch plug, it will not
be as good as a new tyre. You should not
exceed 60 km/h (40 mph) for the first 24
hours. In addition, you may not be able to
safely carry as much weight as with a new
tyre. Therefore, we strongly recommend
that you replace a damaged tyre. If you
choose to have a tyre repaired, be sure the
wheel is balanced before you ride.
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