MY FIRST FLAT.

[Thespian]

 Had a nice ride Saturday after installing my new trunk rack and Kuryakin levers.
Managed to pick up what looks like part of a paper clip. Hit right in one of the tread groves.
 Thing is it's such a slow leak I'm on the fence as to what to do.

1. Plug it from the outside and hold off till next spring to replace the tire. I have 6,000 mi on this E3 looks like about 50%
2 .Go through the labor to remove the rear rim plug and patch on the inside. Run it to the ware bar's, and then replace.
3. Go through the labor to remove the rear rim and replace with new.

 Being new to my Val, I'm don't really know how much work it will be to R&R the rear tire. With my old Shadow I could swap out rear rims in 15 minuets. I'm sure some have done this enough time's  it's no big deal.
 So what dose the voice of experience say     

[Ricky-D]

Since it's leaking you should fix it one way or another.

If you plug the tire it is very important that you go in the same route that the nail took.

You can use a nicely rounded probe with some soap as lubricant to find the path the nail took.

The reason for this seemingly annoying step is: if when inserting the plug you create a new path, the possibility of a ply separation is greatly enhanced.

Naturally the best repair would be to patch the tire in the inside surface.

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[pistolchamp]

This was my first flat on my Valkryie, I've had others on other bikes.

The front tire (A Dunlop E-3 with nearly zero miles on it) picked up a small screw and was leaking.  I removed the tire and had it professionally patched on the inside.  I'm going to run it all the way and do not feel that there are any issues with doing this.

[Thespian]

@ pistolchamp
Probably what i should do. There's lots of tread left. I should get use to taking of the rear anyhow. Just lazy of me.

[tank_post142]

while your in there, do the rear end maint. 

[Chrisj CMA]

Since its such a pinhole I would get some RIDE ON and let it self seal

[Michvalk]

Since its such a pinhole I would get some RIDE ON and let it self seal

+1

[Thespian]

 Didn't find Ride on when I Google'd it. I've always been one to change out punctured tires on my bike. But I have seen that allot of you do patch. It is very small like I said a paper clip at best. the tool to plug it would  probably be at least twice the size.

[Oss]

ride-on.com

motorcycle formula  get the 3 pack use the vrcc code for 10% off

[Thespian]

ride-on.com

motorcycle formula  get the 3 pack use the vrcc code for 10% off

Impressive demonstrations. Think I'll try it out. Especially with as small a puncture as it is. Getting a slight trimmer in my front end when I let go of the bars. Just for a couple of second and it stabilizes. It will be interesting to see if this product has an effect on that as well.
Thanks for all the advice.

[valkyriemc]

Tank_post had the right idea, if the bike's new to you, and your not sure re rear end condition and last internal lube, I'd have it apart with a fresh set of "O" rings and some Guard Dog lube. P/S, I patched my rear Dunlop about 10K miles ago, tire off, interior cleaned up and a patch applied with the correct tool and haven't had any issues with it. G/L

[2qmedic]

1st - Like said above, the bike is new to you so it would be a very good idea to remove the tire and check the splines.
2nd - Ride-on, wow! it brough a entirely new level of smoothness to motorcycling. PLUS the benefits of sealing any leak but event more importantly wouldn't leave you stranded on the roadside.
Cheers

[Thespian]

 OK guys thanks for all the advice. Everything is on its way or here, all new o-rings dust cover. Ride on for the rear tire dyna beads for the front. New Avon's front and rear. Gonna break it down and do a complete service. Taking off the rotors and gonna try to bring the rims back to new condition. We'll see there very pitted.
Should be a fun (rainy) weekend in the shop with my son.

 Happy Veterans day everyone! Remember, you may not have lost a family member to war. But that's because family's like my'n did.

[Toledo Mark]

Stuff works great

[Fudd]

Since its such a pinhole I would get some RIDE ON and let it self seal

+2