Flat tire Fix

Managed to get a flat tire today, limped into auto parts store and fixed with one of those tire plugs and went on my way. should i take it in and get a better professional fix? any one else riding around with one of those plugs in their back tire or are they just a temporary fix. not a nice feeling to get a flat on a bike while your riding it.:frown:

 

You use one of those temporary plugs like the one below? That kind of repair is only temporary.

http://www.become.com/tire-repair-plug--victor-v106-tire-repair-kit-5-plugs--211258190--555508232

If I recall the best way to fix a MC tire is to use a mushroom type plug and to have it professionally done. Getting a flat on an MC is dangerous, I would take as little risk as possible, even if you have to throw a few bones to do it.

 

crap i don't want 2 buy another tire lots a life left at least another season. reg now you got me worried. i almost dumped it on a corner i thought something didn't feel right first flat i ever had on a street bike . i cant stand local bike shop guys a real A HOLE i wouldn't trust him to wash my bike

vfride that looks like the plug i used its not the worth the risk ill have to go get it fixed. it did work though

thanks guys

 

Okay here's my take on it, first depends on where on the tire and what made the flat then how much damage was done to the carcass. I have run a many thousand miles on plugged tires. I knew the risk and kept a keen eye on it. all thou in my cases they where in good spots, clean puncture between the tread pattern, no damage to the tire, so really wasn't much risk at all. Answer those questions, then you'll have your answer. Other hat trick is finding a tire shop that will do the work. Yea those tire plug kits you get at the store, IMO, are only to get you home. so have a professional do the work, again if you can find one as its a liability issue for a many shops. GL

 

I used the exact same kit in my the link I posted earlier to fix a nail hole in one of the tires on my '92 Celica, it's been in and sealing for the past 1.5 years now almost. But I mean, it's a car, with 4 wheels and a helluva lot more contact area with the road and less bad things happen if it were to go flat again (I carry a plug kit and one of those cigarette lighter air compressors in my roadside kit).

I wouldn't trust a plug on an MC, plus I don't think I can use that plug on my older Bias ply tires that are on my bike in any event.

 

Thanks RVFR thats what i wanted to hear. that someone else was riding around on a fixed tire. did try a tire shop they out right said they dont touch Bikes. it was just a simple nail puncture on center of tire.will find some one to fix it with a better plug
thanks

 

Hey Chomper,
For your own safety, get a new tire. I wouldn't trust my life to a plug. From what I've seen of Canadian Cagers, your taking enough risk just sharing the road with them.

Mac

 

A failed tire at speed is one of those few things completely beyond our control that can cause a crash - a couple hundred bucks is not worth the risk.

 

How to fix a flat motorcycle tire:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhcdXt2Ry_8

 

New guy still trolling here until I eventually decide on what color VFR to get, but my Duc had a flat about a year ago and I had a plug put in to get me home. The plug was near the outer edge of the tire, and about three weeks after it went in it came out one day after a series of corners ( I presume that's where I lost it). Mechanic told me that due to varying stresses on the tire that they sometimes will come out if the original job may have been marginal.

Just my experience, but from now on I will put new rubber on as soon as possible.

 

i havent had a flat yet but i would suggest a new tire. like other people said i dont think it will blow up, probably just go flat again. but i would replace the tire if it was mine afterall you only have 2 tires and you need to rely on them for a safe ride. thats my 2 cents

 

1. store patches are temporary
2. location, location, location !
3. Fronts quick plugs again are temporary & speeds down, & replace tyre asap !
4. Rear tyre, used for city/commuting, or tearing up the twisties.
City/ local commuting they will be OK with a "professional plug (depending on tyre damage & location) that's a special plug put in from the inside of the tyre with a head on it that seals & prevents further tearing of the carcos.
Twisties & any speeds over 80 mph (or above 120 kph for you Canucks) you need to replace the tyre for safety reasons :director: .
You could get lucky & push the bikes in the twisties & @ speeds & the tyre holds & lasts "BUT" you have to put in prospective if your life & the possibilities of others lives & property is worth the chance


My advice is patching is for to get you home if 100 miles or less, then replace the tyre for your sake & others :biggrin:

5. have the tyre pro patched & sell it to stunters & get back 50 - 75 bucks.
I do this with D.O.T. take offs & patched street tyres all the time.
They go through tyres like candy & @ there low speeds the patches won't matter (I sell them as patched great tread tyres good for stunting ) because they can burn of the tread in a day's ride on them.

If the local stunters don't buy them, I put them on Fleebay & there snatched up quickly, by other stunters:smile: