DIY Tyre Repair?

[THE DOCTOR]

What's the deal with these diy tyre repair kits, are they a permanent fix?

I've had one for ages but never used it.

In 2004 one guy on a Falco got a nail (in the UK) on our way to France. He was 2 up & carrying luggage. He repaired it & completed the trip OK. At the time I was impressed.

I got a nail in my front yesterday & I'm tempted to repair it myself for 3 reasons.

1. Give me some practice of repairing a puncture before I need to do it away from home.

2. To see how well it holds up over time.

3. My kit (glue & bungs) is a few years old & I want to buy a fresh one.

Should I risk repairing the front myself? I'd be more tempted if it was the rear. Or should I get it professionally vulcanised?

 

[Fanum]

If it's a sensible puncture (not too big, in the main rolling area of the tyre and not the wall etc) then there's no reason why you shouldn't......ream it out well (that feels un-natural) and use plenty of goo......then check pressures religiously for a couple of days and if it holds, forget about it.

It's a useful skill to have and a lot simpler than you imagine to do

 

[Twotter]

I've plugged a front and a rear using the kit that came with the bike. Worked as advertised and held for the remaining few thousand miles life of both tyres. Only thing I do different now is instead of using the three little charging bottles I've bought myself a little electric pump which powers off the aux power socket.

 

[THE DOCTOR]

If it's a sensible puncture (not too big, in the main rolling area of the tyre and not the wall etc) then there's no reason why you shouldn't......ream it out well (that feels un-natural) and use plenty of goo......then check pressures religiously for a couple of days and if it holds, forget about it.

It's a useful skill to have and a lot simpler than you imagine to do

Thanks.
I just needed a bit of encouragement!

The nail missed the blocks of the tread & punctured in the groove.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5107053#post5107053

 

[THE DOCTOR]

I've plugged a front and a rear using the kit that came with the bike. Worked as advertised and held for the remaining few thousand miles life of both tyres. Only thing I do different now is instead of using the three little charging bottles I've bought myself a little electric pump which powers off the aux power socket.

I'm convinced now!

I'll do it tomorrow & keep an eye on the pressures.

Thanks.

 

[THE DOCTOR]

Thanks for all your replies fellas, I appreciate it v.much.

I've another question now.

I've plugged the tyre & it's holding it's pressure OK but I want to replace the rubber glue so I've got enough for the next time.

Is it OK to use a normal rubber solution as used on inner tube patches?

 

[Gas'd Off]

Is it OK to use a normal rubber solution as used on inner tube patches?

I don't think so. It is a special extra thick gloopy stuff. I expect if you find out what it is you could buy some but I'd recommend getting a Stop and go kit. They use no rubber glue and last the tyre life

 

[Wapping]

I don't think so. It is a special extra thick gloopy stuff. I expect if you find out what it is you could buy some but I'd recommend getting a Stop and go kit. They use no rubber glue and last the tyre life

Stop'n'go... Top kit!

 

[Banjaxed]

Stop'n'Go

Spot'on

 

[Dellis]

If it's a sensible puncture (not too big, in the main rolling area of the tyre and not the wall etc) then there's no reason why you shouldn't......ream it out well (that feels un-natural) and use plenty of goo......then check pressures religiously for a couple of days and if it holds, forget about it.

It's a useful skill to have and a lot simpler than you imagine to do

The critical bit is use plenty of goo including the shaft of the tool.

 

[Fanum]

The critical bit is use plenty of goo including the shaft of the tool.

fnaaar fnaaar.