Riding on a plugged tire?

[cbrjames]

Has anyone ridden on one for a long period of time? I just had to plug my new Pilot Power, and i can't afford to buy a new tire right now, so i'm going to have to ride on this one for a while. Obviously i can't break any sound barriers, but how fast can i go without having to worry about it coming out?

[blue302stang]

I know its not on a motorcycle, but i had both of the rear tires on my car plugged a couple of months ago and went to the track a couple times on them and they stood up to burnouts and all

[stunter bob]

i rode my gsxr for about 3 months on a plugged tire...hit 140 with no problems

[Goose1]

i rode my gsxr for about 3 months on a plugged tire...hit 140 with no problems


same here along with twisties although now that my tire is getting lil bald im nervous.

[bug1124]

Assuming it is properly plugged, you won't have any trouble. I rode on a plug for half the life of my stock tires and didn't have any trouble.

[ram57ta]

Ive been 155+ on a rear tire with 2 plugs in it at the same time. I rode on that tire for about a year with the plugs in it. Not one problem.

[Whitesmoke]

I had my rear pluged with one of those plug patch things way back in June. been over 100 plenty of times on it as well as to redline last weekend and never had an issue with it. may not be the smartest thing but i totally forgot it was pluged till i saw this thread :o

[Super Coupe]

I just run it flat!

[cbrjames]

Assuming it is properly plugged, you won't have any trouble. I rode on a plug for half the life of my stock tires and didn't have any trouble.

How do you "improperly" plug it? (serious question)

[GARS04]

How do you "improperly" plug it? (serious question)

I think he means there is more than one different type of plug, the one you buy at Pep Boys is not a good plug choice IMO. I used a plug patch as well, it looks like a dart and it's done from the inside. I had it done at Saben performance for $25 and never had any trouble.

[bug1124]

How do you "improperly" plug it? (serious question)
As GARS said, buying a good plug is a must, but the installation is even more important.

Like painting, a plug is only as good as the prep work that you put in before application. On the instructions you are supposed to use a rasp or rough file (or tool supplied) to make the hole uniform and rough up the inside so there is something for the plug to adhere to.

Also, when pushing the plug through the tire it is equally important to double up the plug material as opposed to just pushing one strand though the hole. You should use your judgement to determine if a hole is too large to plug in the first place.

The final thing that would be smart (but not completely necessary) is to have the wheel rebalanced. The extra rotating mass can cause vibrations, stress, and heat...three of a tires worst enemies. Although, I did not do this with my personal tire and experienced no issues.

[cbrjames]

Oh ok, gotcha. Yeah, i did all that. So i guess i should be good. Whats really screwed up is, i've been riding for like 12+ years, and this is the very first time i've gotten a flat. Guess i was due. I'll call Scott at Cycle works and see if they use those patch plugs Tuesday.

[fredfarmer]

I had my rear pluged


QOTD?

:cool:

[MattB]

I got a flat on one of my bikes 6+ months ago. I ran over a screw and it slowly leaked-down after a day or two. I yanked the screw out, took an old shoe string, smeared silicone sealer all over it, and shoved it in the hole. I never even had to add air to the tire the entire time I owned the bike after that, it's been 150 MPH, etc since and no problems whatsoever.:)

[lowthreeohz]

Same thing happened to me James.. got a brand new pilot power and somehow it found itself a screw... :(


but it's been plugged for a few months now and hasn't even lost air.

[cbrjames]

QOTD?

:cool:

Lmfao!! How did i miss that one?

[cbrjames]

I got a flat on one of my bikes 6+ months ago. I ran over a screw and it slowly leaked-down after a day or two. I yanked the screw out, took an old shoe string, smeared silicone sealer all over it, and shoved it in the hole. I never even had to add air to the tire the entire time I owned the bike after that, it's been 150 MPH, etc since and no problems whatsoever.:)

A shoe string?!?!? Are you f'n serious?

[MattB]

A shoe string?!?!? Are you f'n serious?

Yep! I've plugged several car tires with them, tried it once on the bike, didn't have a problem.:)

[cbrjames]

Yep! I've plugged several car tires with them, tried it once on the bike, didn't have a problem.:)

Man, you've got bigger brass than me my friend!

[360 Notch]

I guess the power gaurd i purchased is good,

as long as I have 3/32nd of tread, If i get a nail or messed up tire I get new ones free. Mounted and balanced.

[Krysie]

A shoe string?!?!? Are you f'n serious?

What do you think the "fix a flat" strings are? Nothing more than a cloth with a sealant around it. The pressure inside the tire hardens the silicone and pushes it outward (sealing it to the inside of the tire) thus the leak is stopped. Although these look like 1/2 tootsie roll and 1/2 freshwater brownsnake-----V

http://alba.buyol.com/Alba/images/itemslarge/KATVCI.jpg

[cbrjames]

Wow Krysie, i had no idea you knew so much ;)




Especially for a blonde :D

[blackjack]

i rode one for the life of a tire practically but now that i think about it i wouldnt do it again for to long.

[Whitesmoke]

Lmfao!! How did i miss that one?

lol i dont know how i missed that either. or let it slide for almost a month :o


it was 2AM my brain doesnt work so good then :p