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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.
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
80 km/h (50 mph) for the first 24 hours, or 130
km/h (80 mph) at any time thereafter. 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.
