Plug Kits

[TURBO200R4]

http://www.stopngo.com looks good to me as well. The construction of their plugs makes far better sense than your average rope plug - it's actually mushroom shaped, and they use a nice process for inserting it from the outside and then drawing it back out a little so the mushroom on the inside seats against the edges of the hole. So it's an actual plug, not just something shoved into the hole from the outside.

Having a plugging kit with you when you go longer distances makes a lot of sense, as well as having one at home so you can get the bike to the shop if need be.That way you're not stranded just because of a flat. Need some CO2 canisters or a tiny compressor too of course.

A plugged tire should be considered to have one speed trating level lower than an undamaged one though. Personally, I too would change the tire and only use the plug as a temporary measure, but lots of people ride on with plugs and survive...

i have a plug kit like this also i have a new front metz with a hole just like rtk so i put a plug in it and been driving it with out problems. the hard part is putting the tool in after you ream the hole you need alot of muscle. if you are going to run it you need to watch it more for pressures and before i go on a 500 miler i look at it to make sure the pattern is still like it should be. do not use rope style for a permanent fix. do not use plug for permanent fix if you are an aggressive driver.
when i was a young man i used these plugs at service stations to repair tires and never had a problem.
of coarse we need another thread so we can discuss this topic
my vote plug the tire

 

[R3T-Too]

I hit something and had a slow leak (overnight flat) on a new rear on my Voyager a couple of years ago.
After a little research I used some Ride on TPS and got another 11k miles out of it.
Of course my Voyager doesn't see the speeds most Rockets do though.

Also, that looks like it's going to be a PIA to get out with the tire still mounted. If you pull the tire, an inside patch should be a lot better than a plug.

 

[Sensfan]

My first metz. I had a nail from the job site, I used to run rubber tire heavy equipment, so I have skill in using plugs, never had one come out yet. I pulled the nail, used the pointed file in and out a few times, left it in, put the glue on the plug, inserted till 1/2" was sticking out, pulled the plug tools out, lit the glue on fire for a few seconds, blew it out, and used a razor to cut off the excess. Tire never lost air, plug never came out, I personally never had an issue, some guys plug from the inside, or replace the tire, I guess it comes down to whatever your comfort level will be, good luck.

 

[STRIPES]

Jim, go online and order it, @HansO ordered one for 160 and some change, i would replace it, your life has more value than a tire

Knock on wood. I have never had a plug fail in my 50 years of riding. I plug 'em and forget about 'em.

 

[Lostride]

http://www.stopngo.com looks good to me as well. The construction of their plugs makes far better sense than your average rope plug - it's actually mushroom shaped, and they use a nice process for inserting it from the outside and then drawing it back out a little so the mushroom on the inside seats against the edges of the hole. So it's an actual plug, not just something shoved into the hole from the outside.

Having a plugging kit with you when you go longer distances makes a lot of sense, as well as having one at home so you can get the bike to the shop if need be.That way you're not stranded just because of a flat. Need some CO2 canisters or a tiny compressor too of course.

A plugged tire should be considered to have one speed trating level lower than an undamaged one though. Personally, I too would change the tire and only use the plug as a temporary measure, but lots of people ride on with plugs and survive...

Re: Need some CO2 canisters or a tiny compressor too of course.

 

[Jag]

Re: Need some CO2 canisters or a tiny compressor too of course.

Safety first!!!

 

[1olbull]

I just noticed this nail in my relatively new Bridgestone
I've never actually used a plug kit before, are they safe for long term use?
If so is there one that's better to use?
I called my dealer they said they would fix it using an internal plug for $175.00 If it can be plugged
Or they will give me 30% off a new tire and sell it to me for $200.00 + $120.00 for labor
High price to pay for something that can just as easily happen again at any time
I swear in all the years I've been riding I've never had as many flat tires as I've had with my touring and now the Roadster.
It's enough to make a guy wanna go to the Darkside!!!

Jimbo,
Get a NEW Exedra Max for $163!!!
https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/1137/31808/Bridgestone-Exedra-Max-Rear-Motorcycle-Tire

 

[Evil Mitch]

Same thing happened to me mate when my tire was a week old. I wasn't buying a second tire so I plugged it and it's still in there . If I had the finances I would have replaced it but I won't be changing it yet

 

[1olbull]

Same thing happened to me mate when my tire was a week old. I wasn't buying a second tire so I plugged it and it's still in there . If I had the finances I would have replaced it but I won't be changing it yet

I like to push mine well past the ton now and then and would just not be comfortable doing that with a tire plug.

 

[cusso ken]

IMHO if the pucture is caused by a small object a nail or screw/wire or simular ,a good quality plug or rope repair is OK ,if you have to use a few plugs or several rope pieces the it a fair bet some of the cords in the tyre are damaged and the tyre is RS,and could split open at speed, fortunately most small leaks in tubeless tyres are slow and usually you can detect them whilst riding some of us, like me have noticed the nail pulled it out heard the air coming out and pushed it back in and the leak stopped, I carry a tyre repair kit as well as a decent quality small 12Vcompressor and have pumped up a few tyres (mostly mates ones) to get home without even using a plug , some of use(old guys) can remember the dreaded tubed tyres and the PITA job of fixing them roadside ,a spare tube or vulcanising patches ,tyre irons and an antiquated hand pump