05-01-2021, 08:28 AM
That stinks. Murphy’s Law says the newer the tire, the more apt it is to pick up a nail or screw. Actually, I’m sure there’s a scientific reason for it.
Anyway, if it were my bike, I’d have the rear tire repaired (if possible) from the inside, and I’d leave the front tire as is. If the rear can’t be repaired, I’d replace it but keep the front. Others will disagree, but the CB really isn’t a sporty or powerful enough bike to worry about a tire that’s seven years old. If you were to take the bike to the track and ride sidewall to sidewall at 10/10ths, my recommendation might be different.
Anyway, if it were my bike, I’d have the rear tire repaired (if possible) from the inside, and I’d leave the front tire as is. If the rear can’t be repaired, I’d replace it but keep the front. Others will disagree, but the CB really isn’t a sporty or powerful enough bike to worry about a tire that’s seven years old. If you were to take the bike to the track and ride sidewall to sidewall at 10/10ths, my recommendation might be different.