Flat spot rear tyre??????

[marksmiffy]

Evening all

Just noticed i've got a flat spot on my rear tyre and wondered how crucial it is to replace??/

Think it's prob down to a lot of pillion riding.

I don't feel any difference yet when i tip into a corner ( not like my sons zx6r he used to have it used to drop all of a sudden )

Also.....had a nail in my front tyre last year and got it repaired by my local dealer...he told me he has to say it's only temporary but if it don't go down then it will be ok.....should i replace?

If replacement is necessary is it best to replace both?

[rob's red storm]

Do you mean the rear is squared off? It will affect handling but you can still ride with it. A repaired tyre can mean different things to different people, I say ride with it but some say it's a question of basic safety (especially on front). I went through a spate of nails in tyres...decided to get rear repaired and change my route into work....sorted!

[marksmiffy]

Oops sorry Rob meant squared off

[LotusSevenMan]

Depends how much you value your life I guess? No dramatics, just that a repair can give out without warning and land you in hot doo doo if lucky ..........and worse if not.
Change 'em both and sharpen up that handling. You'll be amazed how much better the bike feels!!!!!

[benny hedges]

Evening all

If replacement is necessary is it best to replace both?

yep... especially if youre taking the mrs pillion, get new tyres m8. not worth the risk - and as lsm said, it will transform the handling
shop around for a pair deal - a good sports touring tyre will probably suit you best if you ride 2 up - and will last well.
i dont trust any tyre when they square off

[rob's red storm]

If you are looking for touring tyres I have been commuting on the Michelin pilot roads, great in dry and wet and I've managed pretty fantastic milages on them before they get too squared off!