Motorcycle Puncture Repair | Rope Plug repair!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ส.ค. 2021
- It has been said the best kind of outside the tyre repair is the old school rope plug, so much so some say they will out last the tyre! Well first we need to fit one, in time I will find out if that is true!
Update 2 days after doing this I rode to London and back (around 140 miles round trip with the way I went) the plug worked perfectly so far!
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Update 1 year on! th-cam.com/video/fqB42UVAoP8/w-d-xo.html
Update: 2 days after doing this I rode to London and back (around 140 miles round trip with the way I went) the plug has worked perfectly so far!
You in da big smoke spicy? 🙂
Twice now i've ridden close to or over 9000 miles on those plugs (pretty much until the tyre is toast)...mind you keep an eye on it when you wear the tyre down near the end of its life as you might need to put in a fresh plug depending (i've had to once before and I keep an eye on any others after that) - I've been touring with full luggage on these things anyway so definitely recommend them :D
-Currently I have a double plug (2 of those ropes) in the same puncture hole and I've done about 1300 miles since with no issues - definitely recommend some rubber glue though on those times.
What about it now? Does it last till the end of the tire life?
@@ulicska55 You mean this video 😀 th-cam.com/video/2l59fNBq-Tc/w-d-xo.html
@@ulicska55 and this one th-cam.com/video/dkbzGSWz2nY/w-d-xo.html
Ryan F9 tested loads of roadside repair kits and found theses were the best. He even showed pics of a tyre from a guy in Canada who split his tyre out in the wilderness and used 7 to fill the split and it worked.
Use these on mtb as well. As belt and braces i would also put some rubber cement glue on the bacon strip/tyre plug for added sealing properties.
These kits should come with a tube of rubber cement, which should be put on the cord before inserting. This is to allow a vulcanising action to bond the cord to the tyre to give a better repair. I've used these things for decades. Seems your kit was a cheaper version.
I'm not suggesting folk should, but I've done trackdays with tyres plugged like this in the past with no issues whatsoever.
I really should get a plug kit for any bike I may be getting soon that has tubeless tyres :D
I’d have everything prepped and ready before removing the screw - the more air left in the tire, the easier it will be to fit the strip
Top tip.
Have everything ready to go before you take the screw out.
Have the string ready in the applicator and the reamer at hand.
Remove screw and and immediately insert reamer, then after that immediately insert string.
Very little air will be lost.
Been using these for years and haven't had a problem yet! Currently i have two repairs on my car and running great.
Had one of in my rear tyre for the last 5000 miles no problems I do prefer to use rubber vulcanising glue to help seal and bond to the rubber.
Really handy video, especially for people like me, who've never used a plug!
Great video Spicy.
My kit also includes some vulcanizing glue to be applied on the sticky rope... At the repair shop I've seen them leaving the plug a little longer and melting the outer end with a flame for a few seconds...
The rope plugs or "Bacon Strips are pretty bullet proof. I use the "Dyna Plugs and they are also great. Nice video Sir!
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I'm a tyre fitter when it comes to tyre weld some fitters just replace the tyre and say it can't be fixed because of the tyre weld degrades the tyre. we can fix it a bit of a wash and some paper towels and your good to go 👍
Yes. As scary as it looks, - this is pretty much a permanent repair. A "quick roadside fix" would be "The Green Goo", but surprisingly, as long as you pick up a bit of speed after dumping in the goo and pumping the tire, and allow the centripetal force to push it against the inner walls of the tire, - even the goo can last years. Just as long as you weren't unlucky to get the side of your tire punctured, or didn't lose the rim seal. I rode with a nail in my tire for a month and didn't even know it till eventually I noticed that I needed to stop at the pump after only 3 weeks of pumping up my tires, whereas normally I did this every 2-3 months.
Apparently TyreWeld makes a real mess of TPMS valves as well in cars with direct monitoring TPMS systems. Indirect systems don't have this problem.
Update 11 months on, still perfect and it's even hard to find the rear now.
..just waded through a half dozen vids on this - and yours is best. Too many presentations appear as attention-seeking; yours was to the point. Just plugged my ‘new’ tire, I’ll monitor it, and thanks ~
Ive had one in my tyre since last September. Actually bought a new tyre when I got the first puncture, but someone recommended one of these kits as a temporary measure. Tyre is nearly worn out now and the new one is going to be fitted next week. Not a bad temporary fix 😁
They say is temporary cause the system wants you to spend money on new tyres or putting a cold patch inside which costs more. Rope plugs last until the tire is worn out.
Got a sharp stone about a week after I got my latest ride about 3 months ago. Used this exact repair on the rear tyre and 3k+ miles later it's still ok. I do have to check the the tyre pressure and top it up slightly every so often but other than that it been ok. Yes it should be regarded as temporary but if you have to use it for longer or the tyre is still very new then being mindful of it's condition is all you need to do. I will be replacing it soon as I do a lot of miles.
Have used these for years on the cars and they have always lasted for the entire life of the tyre. A must have piece of kit for any car or bike!
I would expect rope plugs are normally pretty reliable, so long as you stick pretty close to legal road speeds. However, you can sling the plug right out of the tire if you punch it up far enough into triple digit speeds. Don't ask how I know.
Add a co2 bulb inflator, and that'd work for road side repairs... I'm getting some.
Supposedly only a temporary repair but I've used these and carry a kit with me at all times. Never had a problem apart from the cheap ones tend to have flimsy tools. And a tip from an old tyre fitter was to twist the handle once before pulling out
Same here, had these for decades, there not new idea.
Got a puncture on my way to Germany, 8000 miles later the string plug was still holding strong when I changed the tire. From the inside it looked like it had practically become one with the tire as I tired to pry it out to have a look. Even took it for an mot and they said nothing apart from they always recommend a new tire. I thought at one point I lost the plug but nope the tire valve was more of a headache than the plug.
You nailed this video
Nice job Spicy.🙂
best bit of kit, I always carry it with me after my fella had a screw in his rear that had just started to attempt to make its way in 😳 told him to stop just in time 🤣
The string repair kits are better than the mushroom roadside repair kits. I had same thing happen to me whilst riding a Bandit a few years back .I managed to limp to my brothers house ,where my nephew who was a mobile tyre fitter & repair man plugged my tyre with one of those strings .He was so busy even his own van tyres had several of them strings in for over a year .I rode chugged around local for several months at speeds of no more than about 50 mph before I bought a new tyre .You should be ok on your 600 chugging around the island & vicinity as long as you don’t go mad riding at high speed for long periods ,But it’s always better to get a proper vulcanised repair or better still a new tyre ,having said that we have all been there puncture in a fairly new tyre & needing to get our money’s worth out of it .If that was my bike I would do what your doing your level headed & aware it’s there & will take care accordingly 👍
I plugged mine a few time since commuting to shitty London everyday! They always lasted the life of the tyre, even doing the NORMAL motorway speeds. Can`t go wrong with the Gremlin Tyre Repair kit!
I use the same kit on my wifes car I used rubber glue with it I got separate they never let me down been using them for years 👍👍👍
good vid been thinking of getting first bike, this is actually a worry of mine what's it like to get a puncture when driving a motorcycle ?
*WARNING - HEADS UP*
Make certain before attempting repair that your tyre isn't fitted with a inner tube
^^sorry - I know it's common sense but I was recently watching an American youtuber about to repair a similar puncture on a tractor tyre. He did exactly the same repair only to find out whilst inflating the tyre that it had been previously repaired using an inner tube. 🤣🤣🤣
ps Thanks spicy for taking time to look at "the issue*
@spicy110 what tyre do you have there? Metzeler?
Got a puncture yesterday 🤬🤬 rode over a industrial size staple
ouch!
Good luck. Here's to the people who leave screws in the road 😡🤬
Rope plugs are meant to only be temp fixes. You really should get a disk plug for a more permanent solution. The only downside is, you have to take your tire off to install the disk plug.
I do carry rope plugs with me on all long rides. They are worth keeping on your bike for a get home fix.
Might I add a suggestion? Don't run over the longest screw in the world.
Okay, all jokes aside, where I live there are endless arguments over whether to plug or not. I say, if you're in the middle of a remote area, in a budget bind, or if there will be a delay before replacing the tire, then just plug it. If the tire is well worn, then you can look forward to two new tires (this happened to me twice already). If the tire is relatively new, then you only have to replace the one tire.
For some reason I've gotten punctures on the rear, and that's what I see on the web for some reason. I wonder if the front tire flicks the object up briefly to be skewered into the rear?
Best to try this near a petrol station with a high power pump. At home if your tyre comes away from the rim, you'll struggle with a foot pump.
looking to get into riding with no experiance at all and am 17. should i go straight for a cbt or try practice on a bike first? thanks :D
Ideally if you can practice slow control and moving off from a stop, fig of 8 and stuff like that on private land first that would be good as most people struggle with that rather than being up and going.
I'm sure iv heard there is a speed rating on these sort of plugs like dont use motorways or at high speed or somthing like that
It's just to stop them being sued for the one in a thousand that's installed badly and fails. They can just say that you failed to follow the instructions and end of lawsuit.
Nice slippers
Oh the innuendo that was possible
This was draft named shoving a plug in my rear....🤣
Apologies if I've missed it in another video or update but how has this held up out of interest?
Funny you should ask as I only looked last week, over 1000 miles covered. No air loss, beyond normal (i,e compared to the front) The plug is ever hard to find now and is only given away by a slight colour difference. in short if you have good ones and do it right....it is a good long term thing. IMO not a fact your mileage may vary!
@@spicy110 very interesting! I've never had to use it but I've had a kit on my bike for a long while for emergencies and while not ideal, it's good to know it is likely to last at least long enough to save up for a new tyre! Cheers Spicy!
I would not watch to leave it long term on the front myself I will say. To me that one seems a little too risky long term.
@@spicy110 yeah I wouldn't use one on the front for more than a "get me home" fix anyway. Good to know that it holds well though, rear tyres are expensive!
Does it only work on tubeless setups or will it help with a tubbed motorcycle tire. Not sure of tubbed tyres have any good potential to keep air in for at least enough time to get back home?
No it will not work with tubes as the tube will not get plugged and the air is then free to get out the spoke holes. However I have done this in a pinch th-cam.com/video/Jefnq5dQnVQ/w-d-xo.html
@@spicy110 Thanks mate, that seems like a neat product, I see it worked for you but I thought those fomes were too for the tubeless only. Anyways, thanks for the tip as I was looking for something that could help briefly in such situations
Correct it isn't but it has a better chance of working as you fill the tube and that seals it. The tyre doesn't need to hold air with a tube.
@@spicy110 with your experience would you recommend to remove whatever punctured the tyre before using this? I think you havent removed it. Also i quickly read the description of the product and they recommend deflating, what do you think?
As in my video I left the screw, I do not think I can give advise on a bodged way of getting home haha But it worked in my case, but that was 30-40mph roads for maybe 8 miles.
Food for thought, you don't need to remove it, if it starts to leak. You could take the tyre off, and stick a patch on it (after cutting off the protruding rubber), since you've already filled the hole.
But for how quickly you patched it, and it actually held, I'm suprised. A proper puncture repair is so much more work than that, in comparison.
That reamer though... hot garbage.
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Would it pass an mot??
Yes had one in my rear tyre for 5000 miles just had mot no problems (some mot testers may be fussy and give an advisory.
Here cause I just got a nail in my tire 💀
As a motorcycle tech who changes tyres, you will 100% piss me off if you fill your tyres full of slime and don't tell me. Actually it will piss me off even if you do. It makes a mess of my machine, my clothes and my tools. And it rarely seals permanently anyway. Ditch the slime. Use the ropes.