Ryan is a linguistic genius. This channel has genuinely encouraged me to stop riding like an idiot, stop buying useless tools and be a better, smarter, safer rider. thank you Ryan and everyone involved in making these videos
@@ts757arse I'm with you! I cringed internally after completing my first advanced riding course... How I survived before then is inexplicable: there were no instructors when I started riding and you just learnt the hard way. 😱
I've been using them on wheelbarrow, motorcycle, and auto tires since about 1968. Only one has leaked (immediate testing), and the other half of the rope fixed that. I last paid $2.99 at Wally World, but they're $5.88 now.
There are two types of these strings. There is a cotton string covered with sticky glue. And that is the one that might leak as the glue dries off and leaves just the cotton. The other string is a rubber string also covered in glue, and that's what you need
Yes, it is a tire shop conspiracy. There was a time when heavy construction and debris on my route to work meant I was getting taken to the cleaners buying a new tire every couple of months. After this went on for a while, the guy who worked on my S1000RR's (BMW authorized dealer) confided in me that he only and exclusively rode on rope plugged tires?! The reason was because idiots like me were talked into discarding nearly new, low mileage tires every time we had a puncture. He just helped himself to those tires and never had to pay for one in his life. PS he was not only a BMW trained technician, but an experienced rider who rode like a maniac.
interesting; i'd never think of that on my own. did he scarf up plugged tires for u afterwards i hope? i am remembering that a parts guy at HD offered to check stock exhausts for me; people tend to change them out immediately. unfortunately the ones they had were all damaged. almost saved a lot of money...
@@rosemaryus-ct6151 where's abouts are you at. My brother in-law just had a set of HD exhaust given to him. He wants to put a set on his sportster but was given 2.
@@jasenrock They are being ethical about their approach, making money is not their number one priority, customer retention is a thing. If you are gonna sell something unreliable, you are morally responsible to educate the consumer and help them with decision making and let them choose, that's what good businesses do. Plus there are hidden logistical challenges, for instance warehousing and shipping takes time, space and money. It's not as simple as buying shit and selling them.
@@jasenrock Uhm, what? They have a warehouse full of stock. You can drive to it, see it, but nay nay, they don't sell in person from it. It's like an amazon warehouse for motorcycle/snowmobile stuff. So yes, they do stock inventory and of everything that I have ordered, and I have ordered a lot, everything comes form that warehouse. The tracking doesn't lie.
I've been plugging/repairing tires for about 50 years, and at this time, it is my opinion that the Nealey brand tire repair rope plugs are about the best on the market. Have used them on cars, trucks, trailers, and motorcycles. And these plugs stay in for the remaining life of the tire just fine. Just remember, a tire plug is only as good as the installer. It has to be done properly, and not all tire damage can be fixed by a plug or fixed at all.
@@Eshayzbra96 The Nearley kits *are* a little different. They create a sort of knot, akin to a mushroom head, on the inside of the tyre. Their ropes are thinner, too, because the way they work mean they are quadrupled inside the puncture (most of the ropes double inside the puncture)
What wasn't shown in this video, the kit requires that you have a super clean tire. That means, no grease or road tar, and the tool you are using to ream out the tire to prepare for the plug, shouldn't be greasy. Then you're supposed to soak the tire, and the strip plug with rubber cement, then when you slam it in, and pull it back, it pulls all the rubber cement into the inside with the plug, and forms a permanent cemented seal. The rubber cement isn't necessary, but it also lubricates the strip so it's easier to get the rope strip through the small hole in the tire.
Truth. I work at a shop and the shop insists on using the heavy duty size tools/plugger for any hole making small holes much bigger. The smaller thinner tool kit for me is better for the small holes in addition, the smaller reaming tool is abrasive verses fat spiral.
I am one of the "old timers" mentioned here. I have been patching tires, for myself and my extended family, for most of my adult life using the "rope" method. In all that time I have had only one failure, long term. That hole was too large. The patch did last long enough to get to a tire center a few days after I patched the tire. All the other patches lasted as long as the tires.
One of my first big leaks was a hook cut, over an inch total length (never found out what punctured it, only that I felt my ass drop and was riding the rim within 3 seconds) Buddy of mine came along, rammed 4 of the bacon buggers in there, let it dry overnight and was easily able to make it to a shop the other day With damage to the tire like that, unless you demount a tire and slap a big thick slab of rubber in there, not other way of plugging other than bacon strips will get you home(/to the shop) riding
I've had rope plugs leak, slowly and only after years and 10's of thousands of miles after the install. The majority have lasted the life of the tire, but a few have started to leak years later, the gooey mastic in the rope dried/flowed out leaving mostly fibrous rope. And yes, it was slow leak and just re-plugging it with a fresh rope plug fixed the slow leak. But the point is, there is a chance the rope plug can start to leak years after the repair if the tire is still in use. Not saying they are bad, I still use them, just saying they are not 100% guarantied to last the remaining life of the tire.
Have used the rope plugs on my bikes for years. Was surprised by our local mechanic who fixed a leak in our car tyre using one . To my horror he used WD 40 to make it easier to push in. I thought "that won't last !" It lasted another 20,000 km, then the tyre wore out. It always held the pressure. Also saw a 4 plug repair of a huge hole. That got my mate home and back to a tyre supplier for a new tyre. We didn't think a 4 plug repair was going to be permanent! So, have to agree with everything Ryan said(again).
I had a half inch cut on my tire. Fixed it with 2 plugs instead of one. I have to say it was ineffective. Not to mean that it didn't bring me home. Oh no, it did. And it lasted for months more than that. It just wasn't a good seal and tyre kept slowly leaking air. Still ran tho
Real world data: I’ve been using the so called temporary sticky rope plugs for over 30 years, on all sorts of vehicles. Not one has ever failed. Remarkably simple and reliable.
After watching video 7 months ago ,bought a string kit. 1st day of holiday on the way to ferry,picked up 2 screws, used two strings,brand new tyre to 36 miles on it. 600 miles into trip across Spain, one started leaking, tried to pull out to do another, no not happening. Pushed the tool back in through plug,seriously hard,put another plug in,3500 miles later still in . Never going to be worried about a punture again. Thanks to Ryan and this video, saved the holiday.
New tires seem to attract nails and screws... On the other hand, if your tires are bald and the cord is starting to show, nails and screws jump out of the way... I had a 1/2" diameter bolt punch a chunk out of a tire a few years ago... Not a puncture hole like with a sharp object that will at least close somewhat when the object is removed, but like a die cut hole... I didn't even bother trying to plug that hole or do any other sort of repair on it even though it was in the middle of the tread...
Nice! I've carried them and a small hand pump for years now and always been at least able to get home. Having the hand pump - however small - is important if you end up losing air. Very handy bits of kit.
Ryan, I have been using rope plugs in heavy truck tires for years! I wouldn’t leave home without them. I was recently told they are a temporary fix by a tire shop. Yeah, temporary until I buy a new set of tires!!
I rope-plugged my rear tire on my bike in Ohio and made it home to New York. That was three years ago and that tire is still on the bike and holding air just fine.
I've rope plugged countless moto and cage tires over the years, and I've used up each tire right to the wear bars with nary a leak. Small, cheap, easy to use. A tire rope kit and in an inflator and Bob's your uncle!
Yeah, one of the tires on my HVAC service van had 23 separate "temporary" fixes by the time the tread wore down enough that I needed a new set of tires. The tire guys got a good laugh about it. :)
I like that revzilla talks to fortnine. That's actually how I discovered fortnine. Had a sizing issue with a jacket, they accepted the return and recommended me to fortnine since I live in canada. Was weird to hear.
At last!! Someone with ethics and who clearly sees how TH-cam and other apps and companies use high profile people to sell rubbish products all in the name of the dollar! Well done on calling them out Ryan. And especially so for refusing to deceive your viewers with your influence which you could easily do were it not for your good morals and genuine integrity. Bravo!! 👏👏
I've used rope plugs for years and they work great! One thing not mentioned is that a good thick chunk of rope in your tire can affect the tire balance. I had an annoying vibration in a tire on a long distance trip one time and got my son to check the tire on his manual balancer. We discovered that the rope plug consistently rotated around to the bottom of the balancer. He added a few quarter ounce weights on the opposite side of the rim and the vibration went away! Now I carry both a rope plug kit and a self adhesive weight kit in my trunk!
Thank you for answering that question in my mind regarding balance. I don’t know the maths, but I’m sure someone has already calculated how much to add
@@DrRussell i'm thinking that if u dont have a balancer, u can add small weights one at a time until the vibration goes away on a test drive. john said he used a few quarter ounce weights.
@@michaelreynolds9463 Have you tried it? Or do you just choose not to believe it? I would not have 'believed' that a rope plug would affect tire balance either until I discovered that it did.
A rope plug in each back wheel of my Highlander confirm that they can and will throw a wheel out of balance even if only slightly. When they synchronize with each other it doesn't feel good.
Tire shop wouldn't fix a screw hole in my tire because it was too close to the edge of the tread. I put in a rope plug myself and for overkill, I filled up the tire with Tire Slime. The tire was just fine until end of natural service. Rope plugs are the best. Never thought of stacking them. Great video. Subscription earned.
I'm so happy to see this smart, honest video. As a rider of 30 years, my experience is that rope plugs are the best, hands down (provided you learn how to fit them properly without damaging the internal wires, but that's true of any plug system) Not once have they ever failed me, or anyone I know who uses them. As far as I am concerned, they are a permanent fix and will last the remaining life of any tyre, car or bike. 👍
I once dismounted a tire to remove a "temporary" rope plug to replace it with one of those permanent plugs. Damn near killed me trying to get the rope plug out, those suckers are IN THERE and I've sworn to never do that again.
Haven't worked on a motorcycle but have put a radial patch on the inside (after cutting the plug flush) of a fairly new car tire. Have used plug n patch as well.
I bought new tires and next day decided to try them out on the off road, what do you know? I punctured one of them, good thing i had a rope plug and the damn thing outlasted the tire XD
Agreed, i was always against rope plugs but i had to drill the damn thing out. Couldn't pull it out with pliers. I still use them in an emergency till i can put a patch plug in.
Thanks Ryan, excellent analyst. I only use rope plugs and once used a internal patch plug because the tire had only 500 miles on it. It ran another 14,000 before I replaced it.
@@cotanelo It gets very tricky when the puncture starts to get close to the sidewall. My rule is to not use a plug on the sidewall. Usually a screw on the sidewall has entered at a strange and unusual angle and should not be considered safe. Anything on the tread area is okay in my book.
Seriously thank you 🙏 I caught a nail on my first bike yesterday and I’ve been freaking out about what to do and everyone online said the plugs are best or to replace the tire but after this now I know thank you
Thank you for providing such real honest opinions to a widely debated issue of sealing a tire. I have been vouching for rope plugs for many years and over 100k miles logged and never had an issue with them. My first experience with rope plugs was on a motorcycle road trip roughly 300 miles away from home. I exited the highway for gas and noticed the rear had begun to feel "sloppy", and it got worse as I slowed down. In a panic I pulled into a small independent gas station to find that I had picked up 3 shiny nails. I asked the gas station owner if there were any tire shops that could patch my tire, and if I could use the air machine to determine if i could baby the last 100 miles to my destination to replace my tire. The old man came outside with me with a rope plug patch kit and repaired my tire for me, I asked him if it would make it long enough to get to my destination. He laughed and said that those plugs would outlast the tire and didn't even charge me for the plugs or his effort. I ended up riding on that tire another 4k miles before doing a fat burnout to end it right in front of my local tire shop back at home. I was surprised to find that my tire was still holding air after cords were showing and had no more center tread.
FWIW, as a motorcycle mechanic in the 80’s and 90’s, I trusted only the internal patch on tubeless tires. I recently tried a rope plug on my tubeless mountainbike and I couldn’t get it to seal. About 6 months ago, an automotive tire shop took two tries to get an internal patch to seal on my Volvo, but it’s held 100% for 8,000 miles since. LOVE THIS CHANNEL!
Great format, We used mushroom plugs on our tractors at work and they always failed, I used rope plugs on my quad tires and had like 50 in them, still held great.
Really. Me and my buddy used mushroom plugs for over a year on our motorcycles. Nail holes (did i get lucky)? I used one on my car tire, tire separated 50 miles later.
That was disgusting and more disgusting you enjoyed it. Especially coming from a mutant FTM flabby broad dude that looks like Scott Baio and Popeye collided faces at 80mph.
Love your videos,been following for years. But have to say I’ve used Stop & Go mushroom plugger 3 times with excellent results. Twice on my motorcycle on the way to immediate tire replacement,once on a new tire on my Subaru. Apples to oranges comparison for sure but I got another 30,000 miles (48,000 kilometers for you Canadians) with no loss of pressure.
The mushroom plug has been in my rear tire for some five years and counting. just checked my air pressure and spot on. I was checking my front tire and said to myself, I should check the rear as well.
I am a fan of the mushroom plug. You can coat it with some rubber cement but not really needed. I've gotten away from the rope because the last time I used it the tire blistered because air got between the layers. This probably would not have happened with a mushroom. Also I would consider any plug temporary and spoon on a new tire asap.
@Aea Alfaro It is also spelled Occam’s Razor, yes. The scientific concept is named after the friar, William of Ockham, so I prefer to use this spelling, as it denotes William’s town of birth. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_of_Ockham
I’ve used Dynaplug for a puncture and got several thousand miles out of it. I like how clean they are, but I believe rope plugs are still the standard.
I came across this channel today and have been spending the last few hours binge watching every episode even though I don’t have a motorcycle. I have no regrets. A testament to your video making skill.
Congrats, you guys deserve it! Got a rope plug for $7 and cut down the extra large reamer and plug tools to fit in a pencil case along with my mini tire inflator and a tire gauge. Simple
I managed to get a screw in my new tyre from the 10 mile drive from the dealership to home, 3 years later it was still going strong using a rope plug...
It's funny how nails and screws are attracted to new tires (especially on new cars that don't have road hazard warranty on the tires), but seem to avoid the tires that have gotten so bald that the wear strips have even started to show... I did have an exception to that rule on my last flat though... It had was from a 1/2" bolt... Nice 1/2" hole punched out of the tire... Didn't even bother trying to fix that one, just swapped the full size spare and replaced the tire later that week since it was down to the wear strips anyway...
Hahaaa TMF you need to get to work on the Brad Pitt smile - is there room for a Colgate link up here perchance?- and get a suave, sexy Northern accent a la Ryan mate, - maybe a Hull accent would be a good English equivalent? - and you'll definitely gain a few. Though a few what I'm not sure 😘😉 Keep up the great work both of you xx
It seems to me, that a tire is like a woman, you can treat her right, you can treat her wrong, but she will only blow when she's good and ready. (you can only hedge your bet with respect)
I read the comments before watching, and went back and watched it later. Holy crap! I am stunned by yet another masterpiece! I don't even like comedy videos, and Ryan makes me laugh my ass off. He is pure comedy genius. Way funnier than people like Brendan Schaub and Joe Rogan who make millions on their so called "comedy."
Some one told me that bike rubbers are too soft and thin for them. Well I've done them twice and other tyre I rode for plus 1000km's without any issue so yeah. Rope plug works really well, unless you happen to get actual tear in tire, which is a lottery ticket time anyway
I worked in a car/tyre shop years ago, and I've seen some f-ing insane things with tyres. It's no joke. Bacon plugs are made for getting you to a garage, or for offroad vehicles. Permanent solutions are .... permanent. One of the primary reasons for this (and for bacon plugs being illegal in most of Europe) is that you don't know what damage happened inside the tyre. I've had to show customers the inside damage to make them believe me when I said I wouldn't touch the tyre and only put on a new. When you take out a handful of rubber, that's crumbled off the inside and show the customer - there's no way you can see the damage without taking off the tyre. The reason why I find this so important, is that you don't just hurt yourself. Your car tyre could explode and you ram someone else. I won't survive a 2 ton car hitting me, with all my gear on.
Having put a rope plug in the way you have illustrated in the beginning, & having traveled to Alaska and back, & ended the trip with a rope plug from Livingston, MT to KS, sightseeing, about 2000 miles on it. No issues. Still shocked I got a giant wood splinter causing a flat in a Dunlop tire traveling to Alaska, probably from the wood mowers or shredders cleaning shoulder areas in Canada, I saw along the highway. I learned the hard way, putting the rubber cement on the rope plug & trimming the excess off, is essential. Again, like you showed. Also, carry a portable air compressor on such a long trip. It is essential.
I’ve used them all and they all work. The internal patch-plug is best but expensive. Plus, dealers I’ve checked with won’t do patches anymore. I just used a rope plug today.
I am not handy at all and just plugged a hole in my rear tire this morning with a rope plug using this video as a guide. Thank you so much Ryan and crew!
Having tested God’s patience and already used up 8 of my 9 lives in other endeavors, I don’t own and will never ride a motorcycle. I am subbed here out of sheer appreciation for the quality content. Second to none.
@@kyferez1 That might have some credibility if you even knew what my other endeavors entailed. But whatever. You’re opinion matters greatly to me so yeah, I must be afraid ;-)
I’ve used tons of the rope style plugs, probably have several between all of my current tires on three vehicles and a couple spare sets of wheels I have. It’s what my dad used until I was old enough to install them. They have always lasted the life of the tires they were in. One of the simple but effective repairs that just works. Back in 2014 or so I did have some old ones (open pack that sat around a while) that didn't seem to want to seal, so I had to go buy a new pack which worked fine.
Reliable, so far, for you. Which is good, and nothing can take that away from you. But, as was shown in this video in a limited fashion, is that they appear to be far more difficult, and harder to install than the rope plug, while offering less outright resistance to accidental removal. So the point to be levied is; would you recommend the mushroom, over the rope plug?
I have no issues trusting the mushroom plug kit with the pump. Yes, not so easy to push in, but holding good. No leaks !!!! I have parking brake on my Goldwing so no problem locking the tire solid.
@@dposcuro If he didn't make the hole bigger like he was drilling for oil, it would of took more force to remove it. Also he didn't even buy the kit with the Tire Plugger Tool that makes it way easier to install the plug. They also make a C02 style as well. I had 2 of those plugs in my rear tire and road it fine till the tire was gone with no issues. But its personal preference in the end..
I feel pleasantly mocked! Been carrying DynaPlugs for many years for all my tubeless rides - so small, fast and pretty much always work except for the ugly Revzilla sidewall damage... in any case, much thanks for all you do!
New rider here. Didn't go crazy and bought a 1000cc bike, I opted for a 250cc BigBoy tsr. Yes I know, it's a chinese mass produced bike, but affordable enough to learn. With all that said, thanks for your videos. It helps newbies like me to learn before we burn.
In fairness, the mushroom plug kit you chose is the more difficult one, they make one that operates like a caulking gun and is much easier. Also, you don't need pliers to seat the mushroom plugs nor would I worry about them being poked out. If you install one on a tire with proper psi (inflate back to proper psi before pulling nail and work quickly)...the air seats the plug for you, and with the constant internal air pressure against the mushroom head..they actually do very well.
Yep - sticky ropes - or snot plugs as they are known in South Africa are the best. Once had to put 10 sticky ropes on a cut 4 x 4 tire - got me to the next town. I have riden more tires with sticky ropes than without... Had to put one in a day old Michelin replaced the tyre last month when the threads were showing - Plug still held!
I've lost track of how many quads I've seen with "spiders" sticking out of the sidewall or tread and barley leaked if at all lol. A solid testimony to how good they work
@@devilselbow I had to replace a car tire last month because at state inspection it had picked up a screw and had a slow leak but that tire already had the maximum number of plugs (rope type) allowed by law...
I worked at a rental car company for a few years. Plugged probably about 200 tires. On one or two occasions, the hole would eventually start to slowly leak again. Otherwise, they lasted the lifespan of the tires.
@@devilselbow I've been using rope in car tyre for probably five years 'till it became completely bald, so it's like a roulette, and one more - it was just 2$ for a shitty set of 3 ropes and two tools with adhesive.
I have done rope plugs sliced off inside to fill the hole fifty years ago. Then patch over with a permanent. Now I see they make one that way. I to this day carry a roadside plug kit.
I've used the string plugs my whole life.(60) Plugged drag radials and burnt them down to the cords and the plugs never failed. Never had one pull/blow out. They are permanent !! Patches would be the best fix but not always convenient. Tire shops stopped plugging tires because of people driving on flats damaging the sidewall of the tire and causing blowouts. Liability reasons. I've bet my life on plugs numerous times and will continue to do so.
I bought Ropes a few months back Like a week after buying my bike for 8$ Comes with all the tools in a small little pack, I’m pretty proud to hear I have a good product that will work the best with minimal effort usable quickly! Thanks
@@twotone3471 No matter what tire I choose for my ST1300 I get 3500-4500 so now I go with whatever has the best rebate & price. My last set of Dunlops was $210 after $60 rebate.
@@Tracer9GTRider8 The specific issue with the Pirellis are that the rubber compound must be a summer only variety. Bought them and was impressed until the temps turned under 60 F. Now that the temps are averaging close to 20 f the Pirellis have the stickiness of teflon. Definitely not a all season tire.
Awesome video saved me from investing in one of those mushroom plug kits. And the rope plugs are great for fixing smaller punctures in the outer 2 inches of the tread that tire shops will not patch.
I can vouch that the bacon strips are everywhere and work great for tubeless to get you home. Dynaplugs let me down, but the puncture was larger. The mushroom plugs (and presumably the permanent plugs) are actually great if you run tubes, because after the repairs (depending on puncture severity and location) you can ride on them after replacing a tube for the life of a tire. I got a big ass nail in my first off-road ride (literally first 50 miles of new tire) on MOTOZ Tractionator GPS’. I had a major ADV ride planned 2 days later (550+ rocky off-road plus another 700+ pavement) ride, and couldn’t get a replacement that quick. Patched the tire with the same mushroom kit you show, then put on heavy duty duty tube and the tire, tube and plug lasted approximately 10k miles. Bacons are great for urgent repairs, but with a tube you’ve got other options.
I worked as a vw/Audi dealer express tech for a while in the past, and I’ve probably installed 1000s of those internal patches. We would mark the tire position relative to the valve core on the rim (so u don’t have to rebalance), dismount the tire, drill the puncture to be larger, grind/sand the internal surface surrounding the puncture, apply a thin layer of rubber cement to the inside of the tire where u just grinded, insert the plug, pull it through the backside tight with pliers, and while holding it tight you’d cut off the excess so it sits flush with the outside tread level. Then we’d use a roller to roll on the patch from the inside, and to ensure the cement has bonded and there are no bubbles. Lastly, we’d apply a layer of this black tire sealant over the whole patch on the inside. Then the tire was remounted to the rim, inflated to spec, and torqued back onto the car. I’ve seen the craziest things puncture tires, but I’ve never seen one of those patches fail.
I have used mushroom plugs ( Stop and Go) since 2005. I have put 30 of them in over the years. 3 or 4 on my bike the rest in other bikes and my cars. I have never had one fail. It’s a mechanical fit. Think dove tail joint. The Lexus of wood joints. Your test was done with no tire pressure. The pressure is key. It pushes on the plug along with the friction of the fit. As for loss of tire pressure, once you have the ice pick with the funnel attached inserted it’s air tight. If you have the plug loaded and ready to go. Your pressure loss is minimum. It takes a couple of repairs to get proficient. Finally, a rider in our group picked up a nail close to the edge of the side wall. Into the curve of the tire just before the side wall. I put one in. He road the dragon and continued the trip for another 3000 miles no problem. In short I believe your test was flawed. The cost is more but it is more versatile. A repair can be completed in 5 minutes. You don’t have to wait on glue setting. And you can get a repair to take closer to the side wall. The tire flex won’t cause glue failure because there is none. Just tire pressure and mechanical fit. In short I would like to see your test repeated on an inflated tire. Just wait till you need a new tire or mount an old one. As for the cost, the time savings, ability to fix closer to the side wall, and the cost of tire, makes Stop and Go a money saver. These things always seem to happen on a Sunday and the Motor cycle shop won’t re open till Tuesday. 3 or 4 thousand miles from home best to self sufficient.
The main reason virtually all external plugs are suggested temporary is because if you don't dismount a tire, you can't inspect the internals of the tire. Plenty of people have injured themselves inflating tires they've improperly repaired and killed themselves riding on a tire that later blows out and hurls them into a bus.
Great video. Started using rope plugs when working in Africa where punctures were a regular problem. They work brilliantly but are such a cheap solution I always worried there must be a hidden drawback and that I should use a more expensive fix. Seeing this video I am now convinced that they are the best option for me. :-)
Ryan is a linguistic genius. This channel has genuinely encouraged me to stop riding like an idiot, stop buying useless tools and be a better, smarter, safer rider. thank you Ryan and everyone involved in making these videos
he’s part of the reason i started
@@ts757arse I'm with you!
I cringed internally after completing my first advanced riding course... How I survived before then is inexplicable: there were no instructors when I started riding and you just learnt the hard way. 😱
Linguistic genius not so much, follow most any Canadian youtuber. Canadians are wordsmiths
He's a cunning linguist.
@@CRPerformance1 That's what she said!
Rope plugs, so temporary they outlast the tyre you put them in.
YES! exactly. never seen one fail.
I've been using them on wheelbarrow, motorcycle, and auto tires since about 1968. Only one has leaked (immediate testing), and the other half of the rope fixed that. I last paid $2.99 at Wally World, but they're $5.88 now.
There are two types of these strings.
There is a cotton string covered with sticky glue. And that is the one that might leak as the glue dries off and leaves just the cotton.
The other string is a rubber string also covered in glue, and that's what you need
@@pejapl13 Interesting! I've never seen the first type, I didn't even know different types were sold.
Definitely tempary there
Yes, it is a tire shop conspiracy. There was a time when heavy construction and debris on my route to work meant I was getting taken to the cleaners buying a new tire every couple of months. After this went on for a while, the guy who worked on my S1000RR's (BMW authorized dealer) confided in me that he only and exclusively rode on rope plugged tires?! The reason was because idiots like me were talked into discarding nearly new, low mileage tires every time we had a puncture. He just helped himself to those tires and never had to pay for one in his life. PS he was not only a BMW trained technician, but an experienced rider who rode like a maniac.
interesting; i'd never think of that on my own. did he scarf up plugged tires for u afterwards i hope? i am remembering that a parts guy at HD offered to check stock exhausts for me; people tend to change them out immediately. unfortunately the ones they had were all damaged. almost saved a lot of money...
@@rosemaryus-ct6151 where's abouts are you at.
My brother in-law just had a set of HD exhaust given to him.
He wants to put a set on his sportster but was given 2.
@@matthewbeaver5026 i live in nc now
I don't believe in bmw technician, but people who rode like maniac? Semm to be trustable.
I'm not sure people who ride like maniacs are to be trusted in matters of safety.
Pluggin holes on valentines day...... nice
Hahahahhaha
Nice
@@dawitfikadu5751 Nice
Nice
I didn’t make the connection until your comment.
I love how he's selling these products for his company but being honest enough to trash them
This is why his videos are the best one , HONEST rewiew
Zero Fucks given by RyanF9 which is why he’s the best in the biz even if he’s a Canadian. 😉
@@jasenrock selling these products is their business, a hole is a hole.
@@jasenrock They are being ethical about their approach, making money is not their number one priority, customer retention is a thing. If you are gonna sell something unreliable, you are morally responsible to educate the consumer and help them with decision making and let them choose, that's what good businesses do.
Plus there are hidden logistical challenges, for instance warehousing and shipping takes time, space and money.
It's not as simple as buying shit and selling them.
@@jasenrock Uhm, what? They have a warehouse full of stock. You can drive to it, see it, but nay nay, they don't sell in person from it. It's like an amazon warehouse for motorcycle/snowmobile stuff. So yes, they do stock inventory and of everything that I have ordered, and I have ordered a lot, everything comes form that warehouse. The tracking doesn't lie.
I've been plugging/repairing tires for about 50 years, and at this time, it is my opinion that the Nealey brand tire repair rope plugs are about the best on the market. Have used them on cars, trucks, trailers, and motorcycles. And these plugs stay in for the remaining life of the tire just fine. Just remember, a tire plug is only as good as the installer. It has to be done properly, and not all tire damage can be fixed by a plug or fixed at all.
@sublimethyme ropes are generally made in the same place, then distributed by companies. It doesnt really matter where or who you get them from.
@@Eshayzbra96 The Nearley kits *are* a little different. They create a sort of knot, akin to a mushroom head, on the inside of the tyre. Their ropes are thinner, too, because the way they work mean they are quadrupled inside the puncture (most of the ropes double inside the puncture)
What wasn't shown in this video, the kit requires that you have a super clean tire. That means, no grease or road tar, and the tool you are using to ream out the tire to prepare for the plug, shouldn't be greasy. Then you're supposed to soak the tire, and the strip plug with rubber cement, then when you slam it in, and pull it back, it pulls all the rubber cement into the inside with the plug, and forms a permanent cemented seal. The rubber cement isn't necessary, but it also lubricates the strip so it's easier to get the rope strip through the small hole in the tire.
Truth. I work at a shop and the shop insists on using the heavy duty size tools/plugger for any hole making small holes much bigger. The smaller thinner tool kit for me is better for the small holes in addition, the smaller reaming tool is abrasive verses fat spiral.
@@govinda102000 which brand do you like?
I don't believe any product until you review it, your honesty is top-notch
Unless it's about scorpion or icon 😆
👆 Truth, About the honesty
So true!
Likewise!
Your*
Did Ryan deliberately choose Valentine's Day for making a vid about plugging holes?
Nasty yay. 😅
Of course they did!
most definitely... XD
There is no such thing as coincidence.
Cannot confirm or deny. ~RF9
I am one of the "old timers" mentioned here. I have been patching tires, for myself and my extended family, for most of my adult life using the "rope" method. In all that time I have had only one failure, long term. That hole was too large. The patch did last long enough to get to a tire center a few days after I patched the tire. All the other patches lasted as long as the tires.
One of my first big leaks was a hook cut, over an inch total length (never found out what punctured it, only that I felt my ass drop and was riding the rim within 3 seconds)
Buddy of mine came along, rammed 4 of the bacon buggers in there, let it dry overnight and was easily able to make it to a shop the other day
With damage to the tire like that, unless you demount a tire and slap a big thick slab of rubber in there, not other way of plugging other than bacon strips will get you home(/to the shop) riding
I've had rope plugs leak, slowly and only after years and 10's of thousands of miles after the install. The majority have lasted the life of the tire, but a few have started to leak years later, the gooey mastic in the rope dried/flowed out leaving mostly fibrous rope. And yes, it was slow leak and just re-plugging it with a fresh rope plug fixed the slow leak. But the point is, there is a chance the rope plug can start to leak years after the repair if the tire is still in use. Not saying they are bad, I still use them, just saying they are not 100% guarantied to last the remaining life of the tire.
Have used the rope plugs on my bikes for years. Was surprised by our local mechanic who fixed a leak in our car tyre using one . To my horror he used WD 40 to make it easier to push in. I thought "that won't last !" It lasted another 20,000 km, then the tyre wore out. It always held the pressure. Also saw a 4 plug repair of a huge hole. That got my mate home and back to a tyre supplier for a new tyre. We didn't think a 4 plug repair was going to be permanent! So, have to agree with everything Ryan said(again).
so smaller hole ropes hole unfixable with rope use internal patch
I had a half inch cut on my tire. Fixed it with 2 plugs instead of one. I have to say it was ineffective. Not to mean that it didn't bring me home. Oh no, it did. And it lasted for months more than that. It just wasn't a good seal and tyre kept slowly leaking air. Still ran tho
1.08 Million people agree this is the most underrated channel on TH-cam
Agreed!
Second that
Yep
Totally 👍
Couldn't get more real than that
Real world data: I’ve been using the so called temporary sticky rope plugs for over 30 years, on all sorts of vehicles. Not one has ever failed. Remarkably simple and reliable.
👍
I've also put one in without deflating the tire
I keep plug repair in my vehicles repaired many in parking lots etc. never had problem.
Same
The only things that those plugs won't patch would probably ( always, in my experience ) require replacing the tire. 40+ years of use by me.
After watching video 7 months ago ,bought a string kit.
1st day of holiday on the way to ferry,picked up 2 screws, used two strings,brand new tyre to 36 miles on it.
600 miles into trip across Spain, one started leaking, tried to pull out to do another, no not happening. Pushed the tool back in through plug,seriously hard,put another plug in,3500 miles later still in .
Never going to be worried about a punture again.
Thanks to Ryan and this video, saved the holiday.
New tires seem to attract nails and screws... On the other hand, if your tires are bald and the cord is starting to show, nails and screws jump out of the way...
I had a 1/2" diameter bolt punch a chunk out of a tire a few years ago... Not a puncture hole like with a sharp object that will at least close somewhat when the object is removed, but like a die cut hole... I didn't even bother trying to plug that hole or do any other sort of repair on it even though it was in the middle of the tread...
Nice! I've carried them and a small hand pump for years now and always been at least able to get home. Having the hand pump - however small - is important if you end up losing air. Very handy bits of kit.
Ryan, I have been using rope plugs in heavy truck tires for years! I wouldn’t leave home without them. I was recently told they are a temporary fix by a tire shop. Yeah, temporary until I buy a new set of tires!!
I've got one on the bike over 2 years now
I rope-plugged my rear tire on my bike in Ohio and made it home to New York. That was three years ago and that tire is still on the bike and holding air just fine.
@@HJC1950 yup! They are surprisingly good.
I've rope plugged countless moto and cage tires over the years, and I've used up each tire right to the wear bars with nary a leak. Small, cheap, easy to use. A tire rope kit and in an inflator and Bob's your uncle!
Yeah, one of the tires on my HVAC service van had 23 separate "temporary" fixes by the time the tread wore down enough that I needed a new set of tires.
The tire guys got a good laugh about it. :)
I like that revzilla talks to fortnine. That's actually how I discovered fortnine. Had a sizing issue with a jacket, they accepted the return and recommended me to fortnine since I live in canada. Was weird to hear.
Yes orrrrrr.. Revzilla bought F9 a while back. Duh.
@@ktmkevin if that's the case, sure. But this was 4 years ago 😂
@@ktmkevin Wasn't that an april fools joke?
At last!! Someone with ethics and who clearly sees how TH-cam and other apps and companies use high profile people to sell rubbish products all in the name of the dollar! Well done on calling them out Ryan. And especially so for refusing to deceive your viewers with your influence which you could easily do were it not for your good morals and genuine integrity. Bravo!! 👏👏
I'm soo in love with Fortnine's content that I don't mind the topic. I just watch.
Same I don't even have any bikes with tubeless they're all tubes 😂
Same here, dude. Guy is a genius.
Uhh
@@osamabinladen824 wtf why is user username the name of a terrorist?
exactly
i don’t even have a bike
I've used rope plugs for years and they work great! One thing not mentioned is that a good thick chunk of rope in your tire can affect the tire balance. I had an annoying vibration in a tire on a long distance trip one time and got my son to check the tire on his manual balancer. We discovered that the rope plug consistently rotated around to the bottom of the balancer. He added a few quarter ounce weights on the opposite side of the rim and the vibration went away! Now I carry both a rope plug kit and a self adhesive weight kit in my trunk!
Thank you for answering that question in my mind regarding balance. I don’t know the maths, but I’m sure someone has already calculated how much to add
@@DrRussell i'm thinking that if u dont have a balancer, u can add small weights one at a time until the vibration goes away on a test drive. john said he used a few quarter ounce weights.
It weighs next to nothing, so i dont believe that at all.
@@michaelreynolds9463 Have you tried it? Or do you just choose not to believe it? I would not have 'believed' that a rope plug would affect tire balance either until I discovered that it did.
A rope plug in each back wheel of my Highlander confirm that they can and will throw a wheel out of balance even if only slightly. When they synchronize with each other it doesn't feel good.
Tire shop wouldn't fix a screw hole in my tire because it was too close to the edge of the tread. I put in a rope plug myself and for overkill, I filled up the tire with Tire Slime. The tire was just fine until end of natural service. Rope plugs are the best. Never thought of stacking them. Great video. Subscription earned.
In the 60’s-70’s our volcanized patches were lit with a match which melted the patch on the inside. Worked great.
I still have some yes they do work good.
Plus, you get to play with fire. Always a bonus.
Thats exactly how i fix push bike inner tube punctures too lol
we still do that, customers love to watch us fire a tire
"I'm a TH-camr".....Nuh mate, you're an ICON!! You're Ryan F9 Mate!
He sure is! Well said
HE IS A CANADIAN TREASURE!!!!!
I'm so happy to see this smart, honest video. As a rider of 30 years, my experience is that rope plugs are the best, hands down (provided you learn how to fit them properly without damaging the internal wires, but that's true of any plug system) Not once have they ever failed me, or anyone I know who uses them. As far as I am concerned, they are a permanent fix and will last the remaining life of any tyre, car or bike. 👍
I once dismounted a tire to remove a "temporary" rope plug to replace it with one of those permanent plugs. Damn near killed me trying to get the rope plug out, those suckers are IN THERE and I've sworn to never do that again.
Haven't worked on a motorcycle but have put a radial patch on the inside (after cutting the plug flush) of a fairly new car tire. Have used plug n patch as well.
I bought new tires and next day decided to try them out on the off road, what do you know? I punctured one of them, good thing i had a rope plug and the damn thing outlasted the tire XD
🤣 yep I agree
Agreed, i was always against rope plugs but i had to drill the damn thing out. Couldn't pull it out with pliers. I still use them in an emergency till i can put a patch plug in.
Honesty you just cut the rope flush then add a vulcanized patch over top
There's a reason some old methods stick around.
+1 like, keep them coming
Literally
Thanks Ryan, excellent analyst. I only use rope plugs and once used a internal patch plug because the tire had only 500 miles on it. It ran another 14,000 before I replaced it.
I've been using rope plugs since 1987. Never a failure yet. Works great and you can still use the tire until it's completely worn out.
Even if the picture it’s on edge of tire????
Even if the picture it’s on edge of tire????
@@cotanelo It gets very tricky when the puncture starts to get close to the sidewall. My rule is to not use a plug on the sidewall. Usually a screw on the sidewall has entered at a strange and unusual angle and should not be considered safe. Anything on the tread area is okay in my book.
"Occam's Razor to cut the unnecessary." Genius!
Seriously thank you 🙏 I caught a nail on my first bike yesterday and I’ve been freaking out about what to do and everyone online said the plugs are best or to replace the tire but after this now I know thank you
Thank you for providing such real honest opinions to a widely debated issue of sealing a tire.
I have been vouching for rope plugs for many years and over 100k miles logged and never had an issue with them.
My first experience with rope plugs was on a motorcycle road trip roughly 300 miles away from home.
I exited the highway for gas and noticed the rear had begun to feel "sloppy", and it got worse as I slowed down.
In a panic I pulled into a small independent gas station to find that I had picked up 3 shiny nails.
I asked the gas station owner if there were any tire shops that could patch my tire, and if I could use the air machine to determine if i could baby the last 100 miles to my destination to replace my tire.
The old man came outside with me with a rope plug patch kit and repaired my tire for me, I asked him if it would make it long enough to get to my destination.
He laughed and said that those plugs would outlast the tire and didn't even charge me for the plugs or his effort.
I ended up riding on that tire another 4k miles before doing a fat burnout to end it right in front of my local tire shop back at home. I was surprised to find that my tire was still holding air after cords were showing and had no more center tread.
FWIW, as a motorcycle mechanic in the 80’s and 90’s, I trusted only the internal patch on tubeless tires. I recently tried a rope plug on my tubeless mountainbike and I couldn’t get it to seal. About 6 months ago, an automotive tire shop took two tries to get an internal patch to seal on my Volvo, but it’s held 100% for 8,000 miles since.
LOVE THIS CHANNEL!
Great format, We used mushroom plugs on our tractors at work and they always failed, I used rope plugs on my quad tires and had like 50 in them, still held great.
Really. Me and my buddy used mushroom plugs for over a year on our motorcycles. Nail holes (did i get lucky)?
I used one on my car tire, tire separated 50 miles later.
Same here, the plugs last.
Had a mushroom plug fail on me at 60mph and it's a quick deflation!
“Jesus only had 12” 😂
That was a great Fairytale 😁👍🧔🏽
We are all going to Hell!
@@donarmstrong4166 Another great Fairytale 😈
Lol
Tea spit up on screen after that line. Too funny.
"It is one million"
"Jesus only had 12, you know" 🤣🤣
Jesus had a bunch more than 12 followers (which explains why they needed the Miracle of the Loaves).
That was great.
That was disgusting and more disgusting you enjoyed it. Especially coming from a mutant FTM flabby broad dude that looks like Scott Baio and Popeye
collided faces at 80mph.
@@supersportryder what?
@@vcweeb7416 Yeah that's what Jesus was saying when he heard that mutant God himself over the creator.
Been driving since I was 16. First time I've heard of rope plugs. You really do learn something new everyday... Definitely gonna get a set!
Bravo to Ryan and Aneesh. More than a Million. What a journey. Happy to see your face!.
Love your videos,been following for years. But have to say I’ve used Stop & Go mushroom plugger 3 times with excellent results. Twice on my motorcycle on the way to immediate tire replacement,once on a new tire on my Subaru. Apples to oranges comparison for sure but I got another 30,000 miles (48,000 kilometers for you Canadians) with no loss of pressure.
The mushroom plug has been in my rear tire for some five years and counting. just checked my air pressure and spot on. I was checking my front tire and said to myself, I should check the rear as well.
I am a fan of the mushroom plug. You can coat it with some rubber cement but not really needed. I've gotten away from the rope because the last time I used it the tire blistered because air got between the layers. This probably would not have happened with a mushroom. Also I would consider any plug temporary and spoon on a new tire asap.
"It's a million -- Jesus only had 12." Damn, you're going straight to hell, Ryan! 🤣🤣🤣
No, he’s just channeling John Lennon.
jesus has 2.37 billion followers. the 12 were mods
@@dualfluidreactor lol
@@dualfluidreactor lol there’s definitely not that many people that believe in Jesus.
@@ohanaross-roberts9719 Says a man who probably doesn't believe in Jesus.
Hahaha "it's a million" [insert smug face]
Numbers aren't important. ....but it's a Million. Ha. Brilliant as ever.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
the face is always smug. the content is top notch however.
"Jesus only had 12".
The mocking TH-cam / influencers was dynamite! That was awesome.
So many references... and did you catch “Ockham’s razor?” Faboulous....
Glad I wasn't the only one who caught that, the writing on this channel is pure excellence.
I believe his mom is a university professor of some type of science. It obviously rubbed off on Ryan. He throws in a lot of science stuff.
@@youtubeaccount5153 That makes sense. He is very well read.
Ryan is definitely the smartest motorcycle you tuber out there. I have even heard other you tubers admit as much.
@Aea Alfaro It is also spelled Occam’s Razor, yes. The scientific concept is named after the friar, William of Ockham, so I prefer to use this spelling, as it denotes William’s town of birth. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_of_Ockham
I’ve used Dynaplug for a puncture and got several thousand miles out of it. I like how clean they are, but I believe rope plugs are still the standard.
I came across this channel today and have been spending the last few hours binge watching every episode even though I don’t have a motorcycle. I have no regrets.
A testament to your video making skill.
Congrats, you guys deserve it!
Got a rope plug for $7 and cut down the extra large reamer and plug tools to fit in a pencil case along with my mini tire inflator and a tire gauge.
Simple
This is why I love this channel, you get the real info and not some sales pitch 😂
I managed to get a screw in my new tyre from the 10 mile drive from the dealership to home, 3 years later it was still going strong using a rope plug...
It's funny how nails and screws are attracted to new tires (especially on new cars that don't have road hazard warranty on the tires), but seem to avoid the tires that have gotten so bald that the wear strips have even started to show...
I did have an exception to that rule on my last flat though... It had was from a 1/2" bolt... Nice 1/2" hole punched out of the tire... Didn't even bother trying to fix that one, just swapped the full size spare and replaced the tire later that week since it was down to the wear strips anyway...
I'm embarrassed (speaking as a viewer) that your channel took this long to hit a million. Your content is better than 99.99% of the content I watch.
I love how Ryan is genuinely a good guy who was raised right
Sounds like a typical Canadian...😀
Wisdom and sarcasm has been imparted and received
From one You Tuber to another - well done on a million subs mate!!!!! (unlike you, I am insane with jealousy!!).....
was thinking of watching one of yours next.
Good to see you here! Love your videos!
I watch your work just as religiously... great shows both!
Tmf and Ryan f nine both make amazing and honest content.
Subbed to both
Hahaaa TMF you need to get to work on the Brad Pitt smile - is there room for a Colgate link up here perchance?- and get a suave, sexy Northern accent a la Ryan mate, - maybe a Hull accent would be a good English equivalent? - and you'll definitely gain a few. Though a few what I'm not sure 😘😉
Keep up the great work both of you xx
I ignored the "This TIre Plug.." video for a year, then I saw the presenter, so I looked at it! WOW, I was so reworded. F9, amazing
Love the name dropping of the man, the myth and the legend that is Lemmy.
I'll take the roadside quicky for $40
... wait, that comes out wrong 😉
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
What happened to the tire?
A quick Blow And Go.
No, the tire....
Oh, it went flat... but then, so did I...
It seems to me, that a tire is like a woman, you can treat her right, you can treat her wrong, but she will only blow when she's good and ready. (you can only hedge your bet with respect)
Hey, 20 bucks is 20 bucks
The air flow form inside to outside.....and u push it from outside so smart...
This was a fresh production my canadian friend.
~ one of your million friends.
I read the comments before watching, and went back and watched it later. Holy crap! I am stunned by yet another masterpiece! I don't even like comedy videos, and Ryan makes me laugh my ass off. He is pure comedy genius. Way funnier than people like Brendan Schaub and Joe Rogan who make millions on their so called "comedy."
@@Ritalie indeed. There are so many subtle jokes he drops that you cannot even explain why you are laughing!
Disciples, you mean.
I’ve run car tires for another 20k miles on rope plugs. I would use it to get my bike to the tire shop.
I have had them in for years on my 33" BFG Mud Terrains. On road or off road they have never had an issue.
Some one told me that bike rubbers are too soft and thin for them. Well I've done them twice and other tyre I rode for plus 1000km's without any issue so yeah. Rope plug works really well, unless you happen to get actual tear in tire, which is a lottery ticket time anyway
As long as it isn’t on the sidewall I too run them to slick condition.
I use them until the tyre wears out, they’re great!
I worked in a car/tyre shop years ago, and I've seen some f-ing insane things with tyres. It's no joke. Bacon plugs are made for getting you to a garage, or for offroad vehicles. Permanent solutions are .... permanent. One of the primary reasons for this (and for bacon plugs being illegal in most of Europe) is that you don't know what damage happened inside the tyre. I've had to show customers the inside damage to make them believe me when I said I wouldn't touch the tyre and only put on a new. When you take out a handful of rubber, that's crumbled off the inside and show the customer - there's no way you can see the damage without taking off the tyre.
The reason why I find this so important, is that you don't just hurt yourself. Your car tyre could explode and you ram someone else. I won't survive a 2 ton car hitting me, with all my gear on.
Thank you. That is what i wanted to hear. Just put a rope plug in my tire. I was shocked that it worked. Glad it worked.
Haven't watched the video yet, Already know its gonna be good
It is !
4:10 "I'm not jealous of youtubers with bigger..."
Cuts to ad
Perfect timing lol
joke lost with adblock
Laughs in youtube premium.
I'm shopping for a plug kit, and your intro had me hooked in 12 seconds! Now I'm going to find out which one to buy. ;)
Having put a rope plug in the way you have illustrated in the beginning, & having traveled to Alaska and back, & ended the trip with a rope plug from Livingston, MT to KS, sightseeing, about 2000 miles on it. No issues.
Still shocked I got a giant wood splinter causing a flat in a Dunlop tire traveling to Alaska, probably from the wood mowers or shredders cleaning shoulder areas in Canada, I saw along the highway.
I learned the hard way, putting the rubber cement on the rope plug & trimming the excess off, is essential. Again, like you showed. Also, carry a portable air compressor on such a long trip. It is essential.
For a second there, I thought I'd have to switch out all my rope plugs. Glad to know I'm not missing out on anything.
I’ve used them all and they all work. The internal patch-plug is best but expensive. Plus, dealers I’ve checked with won’t do patches anymore. I just used a rope plug today.
I once had 13 ropes stuffed into an atv tire to get home after putting a thumb sized hole in it from hitting a jagged log concealed by dust.
I ran over a bolt that put a half inch hole in my truck tire, I used every plug I had plus some screws to plug that hole to get to a service station.
@@erniemenard7727 "plus some screws" lmao that's probably the worst plug material but if it worked it works
@@xanthopoulos1825 You do what you have to do to avoid the expensive tow bill. At least he went straight to a service station to get a better fix.
@@zedmoe lmao
the best motorcycle related TH-cam channel
the cinematography is impeccable
Let me fix this for you quick. I'm sure you meant:
the best TH-cam channel
everything is impeccable
I am not handy at all and just plugged a hole in my rear tire this morning with a rope plug using this video as a guide. Thank you so much Ryan and crew!
Aww yissss, tell me what else can kill me, seems like a great topic for a valentine's day video.
Should have titled it "Any hole will do!", particularly on Valentine's Day.
I believe the patch is meant for tubes, the rubber string part isn’t necessarily thick enough to hold permanently
Having tested God’s patience and already used up 8 of my 9 lives in other endeavors, I don’t own and will never ride a motorcycle. I am subbed here out of sheer appreciation for the quality content. Second to none.
That's just silliness. The truth is more likely you're just too scared to ride, and in that case yep you rightly should never ride.
@@kyferez1 That might have some credibility if you even knew what my other endeavors entailed. But whatever. You’re opinion matters greatly to me so yeah, I must be afraid ;-)
@@heydonray cool then there's no reason not to get a motorcycle!
@@kyferez1 Reading comprehension is not your strong suit.
@@heydonray lol in that case sarcasm isn't yours.
I’ve used tons of the rope style plugs, probably have several between all of my current tires on three vehicles and a couple spare sets of wheels I have. It’s what my dad used until I was old enough to install them. They have always lasted the life of the tires they were in. One of the simple but effective repairs that just works.
Back in 2014 or so I did have some old ones (open pack that sat around a while) that didn't seem to want to seal, so I had to go buy a new pack which worked fine.
The $6-7 rope plug kit is a life saver. Takes a little physical effort to get them in but they work great and last the life of the tire.
I repaired my bike twice with mushroom plugs, and its been two years and no leaks or air escape at all - its pretty reliable
Reliable, so far, for you.
Which is good, and nothing can take that away from you.
But, as was shown in this video in a limited fashion, is that they appear to be far more difficult, and harder to install than the rope plug, while offering less outright resistance to accidental removal. So the point to be levied is; would you recommend the mushroom, over the rope plug?
@@dposcuro no, for me the installation was rather simpler than rope plug. I would certainly give preferences over rope plug.
I have no issues trusting the mushroom plug kit with the pump. Yes, not so easy to push in, but holding good. No leaks !!!! I have parking brake on my Goldwing so no problem locking the tire solid.
@@dposcuro If he didn't make the hole bigger like he was drilling for oil, it would of took more force to remove it. Also he didn't even buy the kit with the Tire Plugger Tool that makes it way easier to install the plug. They also make a C02 style as well. I had 2 of those plugs in my rear tire and road it fine till the tire was gone with no issues. But its personal preference in the end..
I feel pleasantly mocked! Been carrying DynaPlugs for many years for all my tubeless rides - so small, fast and pretty much always work except for the ugly Revzilla sidewall damage... in any case, much thanks for all you do!
New rider here. Didn't go crazy and bought a 1000cc bike, I opted for a 250cc BigBoy tsr. Yes I know, it's a chinese mass produced bike, but affordable enough to learn.
With all that said, thanks for your videos. It helps newbies like me to learn before we burn.
Fortnine just makes everything so interesting and enjoyable no matter what the topic is. ;-)
Yeah man, I've watched the earplug video and I'm surprised at how quality the video was.
Fair
4:00 Mr.Beast reference aged like fine wine🍷
lol as someone from canada hearing him say "eh?" every now and then when hes doing the off camera bits sounds super familiar lol
In fairness, the mushroom plug kit you chose is the more difficult one, they make one that operates like a caulking gun and is much easier. Also, you don't need pliers to seat the mushroom plugs nor would I worry about them being poked out. If you install one on a tire with proper psi (inflate back to proper psi before pulling nail and work quickly)...the air seats the plug for you, and with the constant internal air pressure against the mushroom head..they actually do very well.
It's quick easy and safe for nail holes , rope great for slices ! Both should be patched ASAP!
I've used mushroom plugs on bikes, cars and 4x4 with no issues
thank you !
8 sticky ropes sealed a thumbsized hole in my quad tire.
Rode the rest of the day.
Yep - sticky ropes - or snot plugs as they are known in South Africa are the best.
Once had to put 10 sticky ropes on a cut 4 x 4 tire - got me to the next town.
I have riden more tires with sticky ropes than without...
Had to put one in a day old Michelin replaced the tyre last month when the threads were showing - Plug still held!
I've lost track of how many quads I've seen with "spiders" sticking out of the sidewall or tread and barley leaked if at all lol. A solid testimony to how good they work
@@devilselbow I had to replace a car tire last month because at state inspection it had picked up a screw and had a slow leak but that tire already had the maximum number of plugs (rope type) allowed by law...
I worked at a rental car company for a few years. Plugged probably about 200 tires. On one or two occasions, the hole would eventually start to slowly leak again. Otherwise, they lasted the lifespan of the tires.
@@devilselbow I've been using rope in car tyre for probably five years 'till it became completely bald, so it's like a roulette, and one more - it was just 2$ for a shitty set of 3 ropes and two tools with adhesive.
I have done rope plugs sliced off inside to fill the hole fifty years ago. Then patch over with a permanent. Now I see they make one that way. I to this day carry a roadside plug kit.
I've used the string plugs my whole life.(60) Plugged drag radials and burnt them down to the cords and the plugs never failed. Never had one pull/blow out. They are permanent !! Patches would be the best fix but not always convenient. Tire shops stopped plugging tires because of people driving on flats damaging the sidewall of the tire and causing blowouts. Liability reasons. I've bet my life on plugs numerous times and will continue to do so.
I’ve been using mushroom plugs for years with no problems. Ran one plugged tire for a further 8000 miles till the tire needed changing.
Love the “moc-umentary” angle! The only thing better than bacon....more bacon!
roger that!
The internal plug.....you need to buff off the bumpy surface inside the tyre around the hole....to alowe the glue to bond.
They are the ones I use.
The best fix is a new tyre. I’d never stop thinking about the repair .
I just love finding Aneesh cameos in the vids. today, well today ....
I bought Ropes a few months back Like a week after buying my bike for 8$ Comes with all the tools in a small little pack, I’m pretty proud to hear I have a good product that will work the best with minimal effort usable quickly! Thanks
Please do a favour for us riders and never stop making content! We wouldn't want to lose the channel with the highest value.
The best tire plugs are the one you get paid for
That's why I go Pirelli
From coast to coast, from home to deli
None can boast like a Pirelli
😂
@@Tracer9GTRider8 I ride Pirelli Route 66, and they aren't all that great. Wishing for a set of Michelins.
@@twotone3471 No matter what tire I choose for my ST1300 I get 3500-4500 so now I go with whatever has the best rebate & price. My last set of Dunlops was $210 after $60 rebate.
@@Tracer9GTRider8 The specific issue with the Pirellis are that the rubber compound must be a summer only variety. Bought them and was impressed until the temps turned under 60 F. Now that the temps are averaging close to 20 f the Pirellis have the stickiness of teflon. Definitely not a all season tire.
@@twotone3471 yikes!
Awesome video saved me from investing in one of those mushroom plug kits. And the rope plugs are great for fixing smaller punctures in the outer 2 inches of the tread that tire shops will not patch.
I can vouch that the bacon strips are everywhere and work great for tubeless to get you home. Dynaplugs let me down, but the puncture was larger. The mushroom plugs (and presumably the permanent plugs) are actually great if you run tubes, because after the repairs (depending on puncture severity and location) you can ride on them after replacing a tube for the life of a tire. I got a big ass nail in my first off-road ride (literally first 50 miles of new tire) on MOTOZ Tractionator GPS’. I had a major ADV ride planned 2 days later (550+ rocky off-road plus another 700+ pavement) ride, and couldn’t get a replacement that quick. Patched the tire with the same mushroom kit you show, then put on heavy duty duty tube and the tire, tube and plug lasted approximately 10k miles. Bacons are great for urgent repairs, but with a tube you’ve got other options.
The "Mushroom plugs are a bit shit eh?" SENT me. So unexpected and hilarious.
They have fallen out of favor in the hyway tire community but the farmers still use them.
I worked as a vw/Audi dealer express tech for a while in the past, and I’ve probably installed 1000s of those internal patches. We would mark the tire position relative to the valve core on the rim (so u don’t have to rebalance), dismount the tire, drill the puncture to be larger, grind/sand the internal surface surrounding the puncture, apply a thin layer of rubber cement to the inside of the tire where u just grinded, insert the plug, pull it through the backside tight with pliers, and while holding it tight you’d cut off the excess so it sits flush with the outside tread level. Then we’d use a roller to roll on the patch from the inside, and to ensure the cement has bonded and there are no bubbles. Lastly, we’d apply a layer of this black tire sealant over the whole patch on the inside. Then the tire was remounted to the rim, inflated to spec, and torqued back onto the car. I’ve seen the craziest things puncture tires, but I’ve never seen one of those patches fail.
I have used mushroom plugs ( Stop and Go) since 2005. I have put 30 of them in over the years. 3 or 4 on my bike the rest in other bikes and my cars. I have never had one fail. It’s a mechanical fit. Think dove tail joint. The Lexus of wood joints. Your test was done with no tire pressure. The pressure is key. It pushes on the plug along with the friction of the fit.
As for loss of tire pressure, once you have the ice pick with the funnel attached inserted it’s air tight. If you have the plug loaded and ready to go. Your pressure loss is minimum. It takes a couple of repairs to get proficient.
Finally, a rider in our group picked up a nail close to the edge of the side wall. Into the curve of the tire just before the side wall. I put one in. He road the dragon and continued the trip for another 3000 miles no problem.
In short I believe your test was flawed. The cost is more but it is more versatile. A repair can be completed in 5 minutes. You don’t have to wait on glue setting. And you can get a repair to take closer to the side wall. The tire flex won’t cause glue failure because there is none. Just tire pressure and mechanical fit. In short I would like to see your test repeated on an inflated tire. Just wait till you need a new tire or mount an old one. As for the cost, the time savings, ability to fix closer to the side wall, and the cost of tire, makes Stop and Go a money saver. These things always seem to happen on a Sunday and the Motor cycle shop won’t re open till Tuesday. 3 or 4 thousand miles from home best to self sufficient.
I love how every single one of these videos is creative and unique. So refreshing.
The main reason virtually all external plugs are suggested temporary is because if you don't dismount a tire, you can't inspect the internals of the tire. Plenty of people have injured themselves inflating tires they've improperly repaired and killed themselves riding on a tire that later blows out and hurls them into a bus.
Statistics?
so the lesson to be learnt here is... never ride on a bus because you may be killed by a flying motorcyclist?
@@annpeerkat2020 Or by an out of control bus which has the same issue with external plugs.
The fact the rope plug *resealed itself* is pretty decent.
Great video. Started using rope plugs when working in Africa where punctures were a regular problem. They work brilliantly but are such a cheap solution I always worried there must be a hidden drawback and that I should use a more expensive fix. Seeing this video I am now convinced that they are the best option for me. :-)
I've been using rope plugs for as long as I can remember (30 years?) and have not had any of them fail. I will continue to use them too.
Same here. 👍
stumbled across this in 2024 and the Mr Beast comment...