You're pulling out the applicator, try doing it in one fluid motion quickly. Avoid twisting. I don't care what they say. I've done it to everything with a wheel and it works. Great video. Thanks. Aloha
stan's plug is based on using latex based sealant, so any latex based sealant will work with stan's plug. There is a chemical reaction between stan's plug and latex to seal. It is like how the rope plugs are suppose to use vulcanizing cement to vulcanize the plug to the tire. The cement will act as a lube for better insertion and better sealing. Also don't know why Lezyne says to twist, that is a bad ideal cause it causes the plug to wrap around the tool and get pulled out with tool.
Great video thank you! I have the bacon strips, Stan’s dart And the Dyna plug. Bacon strips are kind of old-school, but will Work be careful not to puncture your rim tape. I have found the Stan’s dart Will break off trying to push it through a smaller hole and it’s pretty much useless good for a larger holes .You should use this if you are using Stans no tubes fluid. And the dyna plug I have had great success with especially for small Punctures super easy to use. Also Dyna plug has a Larger plug they call the mega plug. I have not used one yet, but I bet it works great. If I have a large puncture, since I am using stans no tubes Sealant I reach for the Stan’s dart. Small punctures my go to is the dyna plug . And my back up is the bacon strips I have Run out of bacon strips and attached Cloth and whatever your mind can think of to the little split applicator to fill the hole. Happy plugging!
I agree with everything you said. So I just got in the new plug system from WTB which is a combo of dyna plug and normal bacon strips. One thing I do not like about the dyna plugs is that you are not bending the strip in half like the bacon strips so you do not get as big a material to fill the hole. To you point, they do offer a larger plug. The WTB gives you the point that dyna has but also has you bending the bacon strip in half to get more material. The down side is that you have these little points that are one time use unless you take the tire off the wheel to get them out and can be easily lost. Check them out and tell me what you think!
yep..filing that little bit off of the applicator makes sense..that last one you showed with the metal tips would be my last choice i think. BUT im speaking as someone who has never used any of them. Thanks for another informative video Gene..
Thank you for this helpful video! I think the "bacon" and fork tool that came as part of my Crankbrothers multi tool is most similar to the Wolf Tooth that you showed. I didn't know how to use it, in case its needed and now I do. As for any excess length of plug on the outside of the tire - we just leave it, or maybe trim it when we get home? A bit off topic, but I hope the other watchers here, and you. rarely need to use this! I used to ride with one of the founders of Crankbros, but that was a very long time ago before a lot of innovations. We were still on 26" wheels (what are those), and using tubes.
Thanks for the vid. Watching this after just usying my lezyne plug kit. My gripes: Tool kept pulling the plug out exactly as you described whic is why I'm here. We shouldn't have to modify a factory tool to get it to work right. The other issue is that as soon as the reamer was pulled, lost all the air in the tire, I'm glad I wasn't on a ride, tire sealant got me home. The lezyne vid reccommends to replace the tire too. They also turned off comments. I swear by my lezyne tire pump, which is fantastic. Very disappointed with their plug kit.
My experience with plug tools on car tires is you have to pull the tool out in a fast quick motion. I have the metal tip plugs for my bike, but I haven't had to use them.
Exactly! Just give it a strong pull and it will go out without the plug itself. Think of this: If the applicator needs more space, the company would have created it like that.
I've used the traditional "bacon strips" and have never been a fan because of the tool issue. Filing is gene-ius (see what I did there?). I've since moved to the Stan's Dart tool but haven't had to use it yet. I always use Stan's since you can get it everywhere and it works.
Couple of notes on the Lezyne, be worth testing: First, you should insert it so that barely _any_ of the plug is hanging out! You went in maybe halfway, work it slowly, keeping the ends of the plug even. Next: I'm only to able to do this sometimes, but I do the opposite of the twisting. I twist going in, to help get the plug in, then once in, I "unfurl" the plug by twisting the opposite direction. No idea if that actually works like I think it does, but it'd be interesting to see that on your test rig
There are different size bacon bit plugs. Muc off kit comes with both small and large plugs. It would be interesting to see what happen if file the applicator for use with the large plugs and then use it to insert a small one.
Some interesting tips. I personally find that plugs rarely provide a reliable permanent repair BUT now thinking that maybe later at home you could get a really good seal with the tyre off by applying rubber solution to the inside of a tyre , or by working the plug back into the hole with a bit of heat. Might depend on the base liner layer of the tyre of course.
In my experience, only plugging car tires, it works to push the plug material all the way through the tire. Then, when removing the tool, the cut edge of the tire forces the plug out of the tool. IIRC that was how the plug was meant to be used - pushed all the way through the cut.
Interesting that Lezyne engineers who designed the tool don't know as much.... Though I wonder if the plugs are designed to almost be fully pulled out to seal the hole 🙄
Metal tip from the Dyna plug could come loose inside the tyre & rattle about driving you crazy. Also remember Cigarette lighters stop working at just below Freezing point.
I was also thinking that very small holes like I have now are going to get much wider when you hog it out with that tool. I'll try you paper clip suggestion. I just got the bike and now found out that they are tubless tires.
Because you are doing it all wrong. Supposed to pull the applicator out quickly and the plug remains inside. That’s how I do it and never have an issue
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After trudging through numerous videos about tubeless repair plugs this is the most common-sensible and informative one I've come across. Thanks!
You're pulling out the applicator, try doing it in one fluid motion quickly. Avoid twisting. I don't care what they say. I've done it to everything with a wheel and it works. Great video. Thanks. Aloha
my concern with the Lezyne one would be damaging the rim tape as you have to go further in to use the reamer part
Excellent video, well presented, explained. great hack with the filing down the tools.
A positive comment like this coming from you means a lot. Thank you!
Outstanding video! Perfect demonstrations of how the plugs work. I learned a lot. Thanks for sharing those tips and tricks, too.
Thanks so much for the support!!!!
stan's plug is based on using latex based sealant, so any latex based sealant will work with stan's plug. There is a chemical reaction between stan's plug and latex to seal. It is like how the rope plugs are suppose to use vulcanizing cement to vulcanize the plug to the tire. The cement will act as a lube for better insertion and better sealing. Also don't know why Lezyne says to twist, that is a bad ideal cause it causes the plug to wrap around the tool and get pulled out with tool.
Thank you for the info on this!
@@rgmtb The dart tool failed me twice (with road tires, 32C). It just pulled the rubber part back out.
Great video thank you!
I have the bacon strips, Stan’s dart And the Dyna plug. Bacon strips are kind of old-school, but will
Work be careful not to puncture your rim tape.
I have found the Stan’s dart Will break off trying to push it through a smaller hole and it’s pretty much useless good for a larger holes .You should use this if you are using Stans no tubes fluid.
And the dyna plug I have had great success with especially for small Punctures super easy to use. Also Dyna plug has a Larger plug they call the mega plug. I have not used one yet, but I bet it works great.
If I have a large puncture, since I am using stans no tubes Sealant I reach for the Stan’s dart. Small punctures my go to is the dyna plug . And my back up is the bacon strips I have Run out of bacon strips and attached Cloth and whatever your mind can think of to the little split applicator to fill the hole. Happy plugging!
I agree with everything you said. So I just got in the new plug system from WTB which is a combo of dyna plug and normal bacon strips. One thing I do not like about the dyna plugs is that you are not bending the strip in half like the bacon strips so you do not get as big a material to fill the hole. To you point, they do offer a larger plug. The WTB gives you the point that dyna has but also has you bending the bacon strip in half to get more material. The down side is that you have these little points that are one time use unless you take the tire off the wheel to get them out and can be easily lost. Check them out and tell me what you think!
yep..filing that little bit off of the applicator makes sense..that last one you showed with the metal tips would be my last choice i think. BUT im speaking as someone who has never used any of them. Thanks for another informative video Gene..
thank you for the close-ups on the actual insertion!! yeahzes...now I'm ready to do it (will be my 1st radial tire plug eva)
Good luck!
Thank you for this helpful video! I think the "bacon" and fork tool that came as part of my Crankbrothers multi tool is most similar to the Wolf Tooth that you showed. I didn't know how to use it, in case its needed and now I do. As for any excess length of plug on the outside of the tire - we just leave it, or maybe trim it when we get home? A bit off topic, but I hope the other watchers here, and you. rarely need to use this! I used to ride with one of the founders of Crankbros, but that was a very long time ago before a lot of innovations. We were still on 26" wheels (what are those), and using tubes.
Thanks for the vid. Watching this after just usying my lezyne plug kit. My gripes: Tool kept pulling the plug out exactly as you described whic is why I'm here. We shouldn't have to modify a factory tool to get it to work right. The other issue is that as soon as the reamer was pulled, lost all the air in the tire, I'm glad I wasn't on a ride, tire sealant got me home. The lezyne vid reccommends to replace the tire too. They also turned off comments. I swear by my lezyne tire pump, which is fantastic. Very disappointed with their plug kit.
My experience with plug tools on car tires is you have to pull the tool out in a fast quick motion. I have the metal tip plugs for my bike, but I haven't had to use them.
Exactly! Just give it a strong pull and it will go out without the plug itself. Think of this: If the applicator needs more space, the company would have created it like that.
Cool video man, you really make useful videos👍🏼💪🏼
I've used the traditional "bacon strips" and have never been a fan because of the tool issue. Filing is gene-ius (see what I did there?). I've since moved to the Stan's Dart tool but haven't had to use it yet. I always use Stan's since you can get it everywhere and it works.
Couple of notes on the Lezyne, be worth testing: First, you should insert it so that barely _any_ of the plug is hanging out! You went in maybe halfway, work it slowly, keeping the ends of the plug even. Next: I'm only to able to do this sometimes, but I do the opposite of the twisting. I twist going in, to help get the plug in, then once in, I "unfurl" the plug by twisting the opposite direction. No idea if that actually works like I think it does, but it'd be interesting to see that on your test rig
Good info mechanically makes sense!
Great tip about filing, thanks! Enjoyed your video with the trail boss, subbed and looking forward to more. Nice job by Mrs RGMTB too 👌
There are different size bacon bit plugs. Muc off kit comes with both small and large plugs. It would be interesting to see what happen if file the applicator for use with the large plugs and then use it to insert a small one.
Another very useful video. Thanks.
Good demos👍
Some interesting tips. I personally find that plugs rarely provide a reliable permanent repair BUT now thinking that maybe later at home you could get a really good seal with the tyre off by applying rubber solution to the inside of a tyre , or by working the plug back into the hole with a bit of heat. Might depend on the base liner layer of the tyre of course.
I've definitely had multiple plugs last the life of a tire.
In my experience, only plugging car tires, it works to push the plug material all the way through the tire. Then, when removing the tool, the cut edge of the tire forces the plug out of the tool. IIRC that was how the plug was meant to be used - pushed all the way through the cut.
And twist it before you pull it out. Car tire plugs work fine on bikes if you are used to them.
I'd love to see this tested... I've never pushed them all the way through but I can see what you mean
I like the Dynaplug but the refills are hard to find. Doesn't seem stores stock them.
Do these work for a side puncture?
First off, great tips. Secondly, were oh were do I go to find that shirt you're wearing!?
Thank you. My wife makes these shirts if your interested. I'll let her know you liked it. That will make her day!
Thank you, nice overview. I might try a dynaplug after using my fair share of bacon to see how it compares 🥓
Hello sir, can i fix the hole in the side of tire? Thanks
Good one.
Those shirts going up for sale?
Guess I better get my wife on the books huh? HAHAHA!
What happend to the Metal tip of the dynaplug?
The metal tip stays attached to the plug and lives the rest of its life inside your tire.
Great video- I get it now!
Do plugs work on tires with tubes?
no
With metal tipped, especially pointed, what happens when u have to insert ur emergency tube.... They puncture it I guess !
Interesting that Lezyne engineers who designed the tool don't know as much....
Though I wonder if the plugs are designed to almost be fully pulled out to seal the hole 🙄
Metal tip from the Dyna plug could come loose inside the tyre & rattle about driving you crazy. Also remember Cigarette lighters stop working at just below Freezing point.
I just use a paper clip to push the rubber inside the puncture, most of the punctures are too small to use a regular tool.
Great tip! Thank you
I was also thinking that very small holes like I have now are going to get much wider when you hog it out with that tool. I'll try you paper clip suggestion. I just got the bike and now found out that they are tubless tires.
@@jetboy770371isn't the sealant supposed to close the smallest ones?
This tools are designed to be tight to pull the strip firmly into the whole.... Obviously!!!
that is not a pic of mtb on the t-shirt, lol
Because you are doing it all wrong. Supposed to pull the applicator out quickly and the plug remains inside. That’s how I do it and never have an issue
I'll try to do that but don't think it will help much. After I made those few changes to the applicator the process just seemed to work better.
If the whole plug comes out, u need a fatter plug....