How To Plug A Motorcycle Tire | MC GARAGE
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ธ.ค. 2015
- Nails, screws, and glass-there’s lots of stuff lurking on the street just waiting to stab a hole in your tire Thankfully, most modern motorcycles are equipped with tubeless tires that are actually pretty easy to plug. Ari Henning gives step-by-step instruction for using a rope plug and C02 inflators to fix a flat.
It’s important to carry a quality tire-repair kit with you when you ride, and just as importantly, know how to use it!
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A great 2 min video, it takes others 15 mins to show the same outcome, they just love the sound of thier own voices
10 min. mark on YT = more money.
So glad for the “I’ve ridden coast to coast” comment I don’t get paid for another week and my tires low
You forgot to mention to drive the reamer in at the same angle as the screw came out. Don't make a new hole
Appreciate you being so direct. If you’re on the side of the road and have never used one of these and want to make sure you’re doing it properly this is the video for you
I don't have a motorcycle but my heart sank when you drilled a hole into your tire.
my jaw was dropped when seeing you drilled that nail in the tire.
*drove *screw
Pretty sure that tire was about to be replaced anyway.
Yeah that tire looked pretty toasted.
@@WiseWik drive
I've had a plugged tire last for the rest of the life of the tire. I have faith in these plug kits. Not sure if I would take it out on a track in this shape though.
@Michael K negative. My family is from the Azores
@Michael K currently, I have the following bikes:
07 R1 raven
98 honda st1100
91 Honda st1100
81 honda CT70
@Michael K what about you?
@Michael K nope, live in Vancouver, WA
@Michael K only have about 4 months of nice riding weather too. Take care!
Thanks again. Saved me in a pinch. I’d be screwed without TH-cam and videos like this
This video saved me today when I noticed I picked up a screw on my way into work. Thanks Ari and the MC garage crew.
MC, thank you. Very short, sweet and to the point with clear illustrations. Keep up the good work.
Concise and to the point. I plan to plug only if necessary on my upcoming 8,000 + mile ride. I don't want to leave my bike or cargo on the side of the road anywhere. Thanks again for the education.
I've driven 40,000 miles on a plugged auto tire without any leaking after being plugged. I would have no problem using this on my bike, however for the first few days, I'd test the pressure a few times just to make sure it's not leaking...
Excellent demonstration. Concise and articulate.
I made my own tool kit from industrial plug kits used at gas stations.
I highly recommend doing this.
the How-To video series by MC Garage always easy to understand and learn.. thanks
i love this guy straight to the point with a few tips throwen in
Best Online Garage Tutorial!...
Please do tire pressure review on track and road.
I watched a handful of videos that teach how to plug a tire and yours was the best. Thank you.
I just bought my first motorcycle, a brand new Iron 883 with 7 miles on it. I drove it for ONE day and found a screw in my back tire (thank you Kansas City). I plan on replacing the tire as soon as I can afford it, but a plug will have to do for now. Thank you for the video, as I've never done this before.
Lovin MC garage. Thanks guys!
+Ari Henning , Can you do a brake caliper cleaning video next.
This series is great!
Every time I need help with my bike, your videos help. So I just subscribed and got the bell for notifications 💪🏿
Awesome video! Never would have thought to carry a tire repair kit on a bike, just thought I would have to call a tow truck! Keep these types of videos coming!
Plugged many tires successfully for years. Tried one today on my wifes Commander II tires. Used my usual premium tool kit and rubber slide glue. it came out after 1 hour of riding.
Thank You So Much Can't Believe I Am 30 Learning This For First Time Going To Use This On Road Rest Of My Life
I am loving these videos :) cheers!!
I like these videos, any time i need to fix something the first stop is at MC garage!
This is definitely coming in clutch right now! 👏👏
great video bro thanks
Thank you for the useful information.
Ari you are awsome dude!
Brilliant, thank you.
Awesome demo thank you.
Amazing video. Helped me plug my rear tire.
Got a nail in my tire on a 3095 mile round trip. Not sure how long it’s been in there. Thanks for the video 😁
I carry a rechargable tire inflator from Walmart in my side case. It's small, cheap, and it works. Most of the time I get punctures on new tires. For some reason they love to pick up screws.
Thank you sooooo very much!!!!! You just saved me!!!!! It worked great!
Great video man! I just patched mine up now, first time doing it.
just found your channel. It's awesome, subscribed!!
Great content! Please do one for tires with tubes!!
Nice, Ari!
Thank you 👊🏽
Thanks for the help......subscribed.
As always, great video guys.
Curious as to your thoughts on the mushroom plug type repair kits, ever used that kind?
I ask because thats the one I have, never used it yet, lets hope I don't need to soon either.
nice simple video
Only a temporary solution until you can get a new tire. Rope plugs can wick moisture into the tire causing the belts to corrode. Also, plugging a speed rated tire voids it's speed rating since you are sure to damage the belts during the repair.
😂 you dead wrong for putting a hole in that nice tire!
Good stuff
You forgot to mention that getting the CO2 bottle onto a straight valve stem is almost im possible on most motorcycles.
That's why they come with an adapter...
Yup. My kit came with an adapter.
Coast to coast?? Wow, bravo.
coast to coast on a plugged tyre WEWLAD! vascular man
Ari, what air gauge was that in the video? As always, great tips and video!
please show us what is the permanent or better solution for tubeless tyre repair
How do you feel about the Dynaplug®, a puncture repair system? It says it does not use glue or reaming tool? ...pf
Should we use musroom plug or the same flug you used in video??
OK I agree a plug kits is great for a tubeless tire. (Don't how many I've plug!) But what about the tire with a tube ( You Know old School) fix on the side of the road???
Rode 300 miles on a brand new bike. Got a nail/screw in the center of my rear tire. Plugged it the first time and the plug went all the way through so I re did it correctly with another plug. Held good on the first ride. Went out to drink with some friends and when I came back my psi was down to 25 (36 is manufacture standard). Gotta buy a new tire. Fml
what about non tubeless tires. I just had to go rescue my dad after a 5 inch rod skewered his back tire on his Africa twin which is not tubeless. Is there a roadside fix for that? or dismantling and replacing the tube the only solution
Sorry to nitpick, but when the screw was drilled into the tire, it was pretty flush with it, whereas when it was pulled out, it was sticking out enough that the pliers could grip it. Would that happen automatically? Or would I have to let out a little bit of the air to make the sharp object stick out enough to grip it? Or just try to press into the tire with a nose plier to hopefully get a hold of it?
What if you run over a large object like a rail road spike and it punctures the aluminum rim too, JB Weld might work?!?
is tire sealant is advisable too??
Great video as always. I got a friend who rode at a track with a plugged tyre. Let's just say it didn't go well for him.
Damn..what happened?
@@nischalk1336 when the tyre got hot, it instantly deflated as he was braking for a corner. Glad he was ok though.
any particular brand(s) of tire-repair kit you guys prefer/recommend/swear-by??? When I bought my FZ07, first thing I did was get my full motorcycle license, and once that's done, I packed my stuff up and went for camping trip. I was lucky. If I got caught on the road in middle of nowhere, I'd probably be there still, either dried up or in skeleton hah. don't wanna take the risk again next year
Dude those are not chicken strips LoL ... I appreciate all your videos, caught my first nail ever after a year and a half of riding the other day. Ride Safe ~
idk why but i laughed when he plugged the whole with his thumb and he kept a serious face and kepted talking XD
what psi did you fill the tire up after you plugged it ?
I feel safe now with my plug gonna riding NC to WA state on Friday
Kelvin Aung how’d that go?
Yeah howd that go?
@motorcyclist magazine what is the name of the tool that screws onto the CO2 refill cartridge to air up your tire
I was curious if this would throw the balance out when you are riding 150+
I plugged my rear tire and it holds well for the past month, should I be concerned if that tire can blow up on a highway? The tire is new
I have ridden my front tire with plug for already 12k kilometres. No problems so far
Jed Taneo by any chance which plug kit did you use?
@@biglefty08 ordinary ones you can buy online. In my county I bought it from Lazada.
On the street is ok but if you go to track BIG NO NO
@@jlopez2351 how come? Is it cause of the extreme heat? I sadly have 3 plugs in my rear tyre.. is it alright to go on highway rides on hot days with those?
Where can I get these type of CO2 bottles? there are only 25gr out there. thanks
what can you do to fix a tube tire on a motorcycle temporary when you get a flat on the hyway
Thanks, followed this video and managed to successfully plug my rear tyre. Big nail stuck in it
As usual, awesome video, Ari. From what I see, the tools of the trade are usually the same across brands, but I wanna know, are there different levels of rope plug quality? I mean, there are a few cheapo ones on eBay and some expensive ones too. Are they really worth the money or will there be no difference?
realized you asked this forever and a day ago but did you ever find an answer?
@@330Gunslingers
Project Farm channel did a test using the normal Slime rope plugs & better quality more "Pro" ones which he found were "Stickier & Stronger" to make a better repair.
Even though the Slime ones, done correctly, are quite acceptable.
That Tee though! :)
Ok, I had this happen to me about a month ago. I used the plug kit, used plenty of the glue on the plug, aired up the tire. I thought it was fixed rode 200 feet the the plug blew out. In fact, it was plugged a second time. This time the bike was in the back of a truck. The plug blew out again as I was standing there, after about 10 minutes. Replaced the tire. Second one this year.
@motorcyclist magazine where did or can I buy that Co2 refill 45g at
Hey...my bike got a small glass stuck in rear tyre but its not deep...so i removed it and no air is leaking out...is it okay or should i repair it...please help me
Is a car kit plug the same as what a motorcycle kit would be?
Is it safe to plug front tire?
thanks for the insight. I found a screw in my tire, but the tire isn't flat. I also noticed while inspecting that there's a sideways cut in the rubber. This is my first motorcycle, so I guess I'm curious if others have seen oddities like that. I am worried someone has tried to sabotage my ride.
Same thing happened to me. Somebody made an incision on my rear tyre of my GSXR. Fortunately cut wasn't deep. People can be so jealous sometimes. SMH
@@WhiteLivesMatterPL if someone does this willfully, for jealousy or whatever reason, it is like attempted murder... It's one thing to scratch the body of a bike, it's another thing to damage the tyre... be safe bud
You should do a video on how to patch a tire from the inside as well... In my case I bought s brand new tire because I have run about 120 miles since I got a valve stem (not a screw) yeah you heard me right, a valve stem in my tire and it went all the way in and it was hard to pull out but I got it fixed with one of these plugs but I stop so often to check the tire and to make sure that plug is not trying to come out so I have lost all my confidence in that tire. Thank God it's only an R3 and I don't find it necessary to speed so much for right now since I'm only learning although I feel pretty confident already but still I'm taking my time and experience on the bike very seriously
lol!
“Coast to coast” exactly. A tire manufacturer will Always suggest buy new.
Thank you.you saved us 250$
Good video and your honest about riding on a plugged tire. My brand new rear tire caught a nail after only 200 miles. I put a plug in it and hopefue it will last awhile.
Update on the plug please sir
How long did your plug last after all?
@@survive.canada I did one a month ago it was very easy and no problems at all, everyone says they last the life of the tyre and it prob true its such a good and easy fix
I’ve used plugs on motorcycle and automobile tires. They last as long as you shave the plug like he mentioned. No side walling patching and I would consider the speed rating no longer applicable to the tire. You can even plug without glue but I’m sure glue helps in different pressure situations and off road.
@@petelarrier1811 what if the screw is in the "valley" of the tire? Meaning, the groove, where water would go to, and not the rubber that actually makes contact with the road.
the sound from the thumb plug made me rofl haha
So is this considered a permanent fix? Can you take this bike on highway speeds now with no worries?
Royal jordanian had a great product for this if anyone is interested.
After how many punctures tyre should be replaced?????
He said in the video that its a temporary solution and the tire should still be replaced...
Please make a review about tire sealants. I just want to know if they are permanent.
Useless. They will just corrode your wheels. Can't even seal a small puncture.
Useless. They will just corrode your wheels. Can't even seal a small puncture.
I got a screw in my tire, the same day i had a track day.... i did the track day anyway, and also 4000km with the screw in, no air leak, maybe it didnt when 100% threw, gonna see soon when i replace it.
ThunderWindz The screw probably went in while the tire was hot and the rubber molded around it and sealed. I had this happen on my car. I have as Veloster with summer sticky tires here in San Antonio. I got a large screw in it and I heard it leaking at a stop light followed by thbe tick tock tick as the head tapped the ground. I pulled over and it had stopped. I aired it up and was going to take it the next day to get it patched but forgot. I drove on it for probably a month before it started losing air again. My guess is the tire molded around it but when the colder season rolled in it hardened the rubber and began leaking again. Wouldn't want to risk it on a bike though.
Can enyone tell me after how many punctures i should replace the rear tyre?? So far i had two.
Up to 3 i guess ....
usually , After 3 punctures the tire would easily receive Another one
so if this is the temporary solution, whats the permanent solution for it ? than changing the tyres .
Nirmal Kumar taking the tyre out
And put a " mushroom" plug from inside out
This plug is made is made of rubber and comes in different sizes depending on the hole size.
Can we just carry a spare tire in the backpack?
yes
I did this for my cbr.
I felt i cought a wire when i inserted the plug.
What can happen? Is it safe to ride?
It hasn't leaked any air.
You still alive?
@@banditobush9871 yep..
@@banditobush9871 😂😂😂😂
I said “what tha fuck” out loud when he drilled it in. Lol it’s informative but my ocd bout made my head explode
go be autistic somewhere else pls.
its beter to try and plug it first because then you can get it plugged the tightest
That would be nice to see a CO2 cartridge be used since this is MC Garage and you just drilled a hole into your tire.
..or run over a big ass screw that plugs itself :D
(this happened to me on my old Disco, ran over a freaking ZEUS fitting off my honda's front fairing. got a *taptaptaptaptaptaptap* like a rock was stuck in my tread, but that little quarter turn bolt was holding air so hey!