Bike Gods Hate Me....

[Kabish]

Was opening my top box to get my junk out when leaving for work. Happened to catch a shiny thing reflecting on my tire..... FREAKING PENNY NAIL, Tire has about 2700 miles on it!!! I had the exact same thing happen with my old bike, caught a nail at 3000 miles on basically brand new tires.

Ugh... O'well I've wanted to put street tires on it, just didn't want to do it so soon.

 

[greg the pole]

plug it and forget it.

 

[Velvet]

I have had that happen twice over the past 10 or so years. One tire had about 800 miles and one only had 157 miles! I feel your pain.

 

[Kabish]

I've never plugged a tire before and none of the shops around here will do it..

157 miles... Think I'd absolutely lose it if I caught a nail that soon. I've had a flat on my car Once in the past 5 years and that is 2 extra tires and like 30" of more road contact! Lol

 

[Bigbore4]

Get yourself a sticky rope plug kit and go for it yourself. You may need to know how out on the road sometime.

 

[Kabish]

Get yourself a sticky rope plug kit and go for it yourself. You may need to know how out on the road sometime.

Everything I read says those are only temp fixes to get you home.. Im sure they say that since the tire is compromised and it's a liability issue, but is it okay to ride on a plugged tire?

 

[Cycledude]

I have plugged a few car,truck and motorcycle tires and used them without worry until they were worn out , with a little experience it's pretty easy to tell right away if it will hold. If it's a bigger hole I would buy a new tire but so far that hasn't happened to me. Years ago we ran into a guy with a flat in Alaska he plugged it himself and got about a half mile and it went flat again, I put 2 plugs in it and the last I seen him was about 75 miles later still holding but he was planning on buying a new tire the next day in Fairbanks.

 

[silvergoose]

It appears that the nail is small, therefore I suggest using a DynaPlug tool for repair. The DynaPlug uses a small preshaped plug that does not require or suggest reaming the hole to a larger size. I have used this system many time without a single failure.

I think the site is:WWW.DynaPlug.com


Good Luck

 

[Checkswrecks]

Everything I read says those are only temp fixes to get you home.. Im sure they say that since the tire is compromised and it's a liability issue, but is it okay to ride on a plugged tire?

I park in DC with the rear wheel to the curb for commuting and occasionally need to plug with sticky string, then pump it up with a little compressor. Usually works fine, & lasts for the life of the tire. Occasionally a sticky string will develop a slow leak after a while but that is rare.

 

[Kabish]

It appears that the nail is small, therefore I suggest using a DynaPlug tool for repair. The DynaPlug uses a small preshaped plug that does not require or suggest reaming the hole to a larger size. I have used this system many time without a single failure.

I think the site is:WWW.DynaPlug.com


Good Luck

That tool looks really cool, watched a bunch of videos on it and according to the manufacture its certified to permanently repair a tire with a 16d (16 penny) size hole. They actually have a video of them using 3 of the plugs in a 60d hole. Dunno if I would really trust it for that, but for this tinny nail I have I think I'll be good as long as I can get the sucker out. Looks like Cycle Gear sells them, so I'll have to make a ride up there Friday.

Thanks for all the suggestions!!!

 

[Bryn]

That nail looks in the perfect spot to plug and forget ::008::

over here in the UK we have a kit called the 'Stop N Go Tyre plugging kit' works a treat. I carry a compressor as well, so I can (and have) repaired punctures at the road side, then carried on as if nothing had happened ::022::

 

[greg the pole]

That tool looks really cool, watched a bunch of videos on it and according to the manufacture its certified to permanently repair a tire with a 16d (16 penny) size hole. They actually have a video of them using 3 of the plugs in a 60d hole. Dunno if I would really trust it for that, but for this tinny nail I have I think I'll be good as long as I can get the sucker out. Looks like Cycle Gear sells them, so I'll have to make a ride up there Friday.

Thanks for all the suggestions!!!

a buddy of mine was crossing a creek and got it wrong. Nailed the gas when he hit a large rock and took off with the bike. Landed on a sharp rock with the rear tire (on tread side). We had a 3/4" tear to plug. Ended up using three snooty strings, pumped up, and held no issues for 3thou km or so before he pulled the tire.

Plug it, and keep an eye on the pressure for a few days. if it holds, i'll hold for the life of the rubber ::021::

 

[hojo in sc]

To get me home, I plug with a worm. Once at home I take the wheel off and put a plug/patch combo from the inside for better protection. Oh, I also highly recommend a tire sensor (with a metal valve stem).

 

[Kabish]

To get me home, I plug with a worm. Once at home I take the wheel off and put a plug/patch combo from the inside for better protection. Oh, I also highly recommend a tire sensor (with a metal valve stem).

Ya a TPMS is on my list of things to get, but my list WAY outdoes my pocket book

 

[limey]

Plug it with a Sticky Worm and cement. Used them on the bikes and my truck. ::021::

 

[Bigbore4]

Everything I read says those are only temp fixes to get you home.. Im sure they say that since the tire is compromised and it's a liability issue, but is it okay to ride on a plugged tire?

Years ago I had a brand new ME88 on my Excessive Eleven. Someone had lost their keys and I got the house key on the first ride on that tire, the nubs were still on the center. I was brokeass broke back then, plugged it and rode the tire off. You may need to double them as stated also in here, but they are not just a temp repair.

I wouldn't go do track days or any serious high speed riding, but if the plug was holding I would ride the tire out, and have done several times. I would sure give it a go.

 

[Dogdaze]

I think what you have to remember here is that the manufacturer of these types of plugs, WILL NOT ever state that it is a permanent repair, can you imagine the lawsuit waiting?
I think discretion is the key, do what makes you comfortable, at the end of the day, it's in your hands. I know some have done these 'temp' repairs and then had a mushroom type repair at tyre specialist inserted with tyre off the rim.

 

[Kabish]

Well according to Dynoplug they do certify it as a permanent fix. I'm a new rider and I know things in the bike world are stressed way more than things on a typical car. I just was not sure about plugging a bike tire and if the added stress would have a negative impact on the plugs. But the more I read about it, it does seem that these plugs are pretty safe.

So I'm just going to plug it and hope for the best, its a really small hole anyways. Then this winter I might save up some cash to get the Pilot 4 Trail tires.

 

[Bryn]

When I used my stop n go tyre plugging kit last on a 1200GS, I continued using the tyre until it was worn out..
When it came off, I was surprised how well the mushroom was seated on the inside of the tyre ::008::

 

[Kabish]

I know everyone is dying of suspense on my tire update, so here it is! O

So I picked up the DynoPlug today from my local Cycle Gear and gave it a go this evening on plugging the tire.

This tool might not be the best for anyone with a bad shoulder or anyone without decent upper body strength... Man oh man was it hard to push the tool through the tire, as you can see from the pictures below the nail was pretty small. My kit came with a "worm" already loaded in the DynoPlug. I pushed it through the tire and when I yanked it out air was still coming out. Basically the worm was stuck inside of the tool so it ripped the pointy end off inside the tire and the worm was left in the tool. So after getting it out and loading another one I attempted it again. Second time the tool does not go in any easier than the first lol This time the worm stayed in the tire like it was supposed too.

So all in all very happy with the tool and my first successful tire repair. Although now I have a little pointy thing floating around inside my tire.... Doubt it will cause any problems, hopefully... But if you buy one of these kits I would recommend pulling out the one that comes pre installed just to make sure its not stuck.

Thanks again for all the noobie help ::012::