First time fixing a puncture with gooey plugs. Emergency only! (Uk law in description)
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I had a puncture on my Zero Sr/S so decided to ty out these glue plugs from the internet to see if a roadside repair is easy. See what you think.
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Great video. I had a puncture on a group ride and luckily one member had one of these kits. We all learnt a big lesson that night to be prepared for this happening.
I know it's not related to the video, but I just wanted to thank you! I've been watching your videos since I had just started considering getting a bike months ago, and yesterday I passed my A2 license test!
Thanks and congratulations. Be safe. ☺
I know they're supposed to be temporary but one of those temporarily lasted the remaining 3000 miles on one of my tyres. Always happens to new tyres too.
I've heard this many times too, We just have to cover our backs
@@ts757arse all tyres are temporary if you look at things like that
Same here. i had mine in for about 6 month, did about 10k miles but my puncture was between the grip so i got lucky.
Happened to mine a week after mounting it but like you mine has lasted well oer 6,000 km.
When I was studying at uni a few years back I managed to get three punctures within two weeks in my brand new rear tyre thanks to all the constant construction near my department. Didn't have the money to replace the tyre at the time, so I plugged them all with a kit similar to this. Managed to get nearly 8,000 km out of it before a fourth puncture, after which I replaced the tyre. That being said I was rarely riding the bike over 80 km/h since I was just using it to get around town etc. But they are certainly a great option since these rope plugs take quite a bit of force to dislodge, FortNine did a good test to show just how durable they are.
Hi mate.. ive fitted a total 6 of these at the roadside over the last 15 years...and all but one of them were in Other Peoples bikes.!!! far too few people make any provision at all for punctures, or even road side assistance at all..! Good kit, and whether you ride it till the tyre wears out, or buy a new tyre the next day... it'll be the best tenner you'll ever spend when you're stood in the rain, at the side of the M69 on a Friday night on a promise..!
Funnily enough, yesterday Andeep phoned me, his mate had a puncture so captain Russ to the rescue. I got loads of poppadoms and onion bhajis out of it... Better than a promise nowadays. ☺
@@RoadcraftNottingham Ha ha... Sadly brother.. Yes !
I went on a motorcycle trip in the UK two years ago. Had to use a kit like this right after leaving the ferry. The patch has held up since.
I had one in for 5k miles and never sprung a leak and always remained solid in place.
Don't get out of the city much I take it lol. They're handy to have though. I'll run a plugged tire until there's nothing left of it, doesn't bother me. Tried, tested and true. Been doing it for decades.
I've heard this lots but just have to be careful what I say. ☺
@@RoadcraftNottingham What I've been told you can get the inside of your tire sealed afterwards. Though the bigger thread would be that one of the radial wires has been damaged, weakening the entire tire.
I've also run a plugged tyre until the tread is low (1000's of miles). Works fine even at high speed. 👍🏼
You and me both, never had an issue in 25 years of riding
Brand new rear tire picked up a nail Honda CBR600 FX. Reamed the hole put in a string no problem for 2 years, still using it now. I think it very much depends on the area affected, the quality and attention of the repair as to the risk involved, plus the fact it is on the rear reduces my concern. I rode cautiously at first but over time I have resumed normal riding and now have no worries about my repair. I always carry out pre ride tire check and pay extra attention to my repaired area. I know you have to be careful what you advise but I think in some cases its more of a cost vs peace of mind thing. I have also plugged my front car tire with a string kit also (another nail picked up) been running that one for 3+ years and it is almost out of tread now. I took my time with the repairs, skipped no steps and made sure there was no air loss over time.
The only thing I would suggest is to have a much more deflated tyre when pushing the string in and inflate to full pressure immediately after removing the insertion tool that way the pressure inside the tyre will mushroom the internal part of string more as it pressurises providing a much stronger repair.
Thanks for posting your version of this repair.Having had "fun" repairing a puncture with one of these kits in a Metzler Roadtec01, they are a good idea for an emergency repair, but I decided to see how long it would last as some claim that they will last the length of the tyre! The repair was ok initially but then slowly began to leak air, so I eventually replaced the tyre. Having watched numerous videos about this kind of repair, some people don't put cement on the tyre string or reamer, although it seems to be a good idea to do so. Some instructions say you should twist the second tool as you pull it out, in order to form a bobble like plug behind the repair. I guess it may be an idea to practice on an old tyre! Also for small punctures, thorns, thin nails etc the bicycle type reamer kit with a smaller diameter reamer, and a SHARP blade included would be much easier to carry. The cutting off part is supposedly important as an excess of the string protruding tends to push the plug back through the hole. In my experience they work well on car tyres probably due to the more rigid nature of the contact surface of the tyre.
Well done, yes maybe use something sharp next time... ;-), driven thousend of miles on ptched up tyre, never a problem, king of puncture here, but here something that my tyre guy said, the stick sticky thing you found everywhere, be red or black will eventually leak, but you will get a lot of life on the tyre before that, my tyre guy use a vert similar stick but is individually wrapped and doesn't look like a chewed candy, unfortunately i can not find where to by, i have a couple (yes he gifted them to me..) and thet will last longer. For my puncture addiction i have a portable compressor (when i go long distance) and a hand operated pump (always with me), both will go up about 2.5 bar, but that's better than a flat! (plus the plug and the spray thing...) yes, i'm a bit paranoid... Last thing, the glue once opened will solidify pretty quicly (even in the tube) so i bought a hanfull of smaller individual tube, just in case..
FortNine did a review. I doubt I will replace a punctured and plugged tyre again. Always played safe before.
Never seen a blunt Stanley knife before... 😂
I never realised how blunt it was 😂
You can have a road side air compressor hahah, I have a 12v air compressor that I can plug into the bike. I have used three of these plugs, only once on my bike. Twice on friends bikes. I used mine to get to a garage and have a full patch put in as it happens coming home from work, saw the screw as I got off the bike. Plugged it and drove over the next day to get fully patched. My mate did the same but first finished out 1 week moto trip first no issues. The other mate drove on it for another 7 months daily till he replaced the tyre normally he had no issues during that time. I believe he had it on a track day just before he changed the tyre... Personal I wouldn't dare do that for the cost of a full patch but given he had no issues for so long I admit I will not be in as much of a hurry to get it sorted next time I use one, it be done once but I not going to panic about it if you get my meaning.
Yes, I have to say the right things on here 😉
They are a great emergency puncture repair kit, I always use half of the stick, doubles the amount of repairs you can perform.
I used one once on a near new rear tyre, on my Pan European. It lasted the life of the tyre, didn't get to test it on the Autobahn though. IIRC I used 3 CO2 cylinders to fill up. Its in the back of the bike now, cylinders replaced, with a pair of gloves and a sharp Stanley blade... I noticed it in the morning and didn't even miss the first meeting. All in all I was maybe 15 minutes late incl the fuming and swearing before commencing work on the repair.
I’ve done this a thousand times and yet I’m still here watching 😹
😂 I do that too. ☺
I've never done it DIY like this but I did have a TUV approved repair done on a fizzer I had a few years back. That type is was a plug applied from the inside to prepared surface with an adhesive and considered a permanent job I was told.
Absolute brilliant video....it was very helpful.
Thankyou 👍
Hello from a Clifton girl who now lives in Bosworth nr nuneaton. My hubby x have just watched your lovely video. We had to do similar thing years ago on a Honda pan European. You are so easy to understand .but love both your brilliant sense of humor, she has a lovely laugh like me .good people Nottingham people are. Will keep watching you .love from Linda x john Bellamy
What a lovely message, thanks. ☺
Just for reference, Ryan from FortNine did a test and found that type of repair kit to be the absolute best👍🏼. It's cheap, can be done anywhere and works very well. 💖💖👏🏼👏🏼
True, but he also said for peace of mind and potential accident/insurance purposes to get the tyre off when back home and put a proper patch on the inside, did he not?
@@tonebonetones He said he has a few rope types in various bikes he owns with no plans to replace them, but did admit the internal patch was a little safer.
Thanks Russ, I have one of those kits; never used it. That was a good hands on demo and a good laugh. Cheers
I’m new to motorcycling and have just purchased a variation of this fro Two Tyres, to sit under my seat should I ever need this. Thanks Road raft Nottingham for this insight to how to use these.
Thanks for all your videos. Calm guidance is a pleasure to listen to. I bought a ST1100 and nice to refurbish my first bike for next summer. Greetings from Finland!
Hello and thanks for watching. St1100... Great choice. ☺
I’ve used them for years matey. I even mistakenly did a track day with one in, forgot all about it like an idiot but it was fine.
Very good 👍🏽. Thank you
Yes but the best thing was the hysterical attempt to trim the plug. I was impressed with how steady your wife held the camera while laughing so hard. I was dying watching you try to trim that plug.
😂 We're still chuckling now. ☺
@@RoadcraftNottingham as well you should. Should have just turned it into a whole skit getting progressively more useless cutting devices.
@@SewGurl58 that would have been hilarious "simply cut the spare off.... with a cat" 😂
@@RoadcraftNottingham but it has me thinking. I have a 12 volt mini compressor I carry, but no plugs and probably nothing that will cut said plug off. And regularly travel more than a 1,000 miles from home when I go.
@@SewGurl58 get that kit sorted, now you've mentioned it, it's sod's law something will happen.
Nice!
I wonder if a Soda Stream Cannister would hold enough gas to fill a tyre?
Excellent, i always wondered how they worked.🤔
Hmm, right tool for the right job. I always carry a small 12 volt air comp, those CO2 bottles don't last long and, if you're in the middle of nowhere, may not be enough. I'll send you some blades for that knife as well lol.
😂 You'll find I've probably got new blades, I'm just too lazy to change them.
Anymore videos coming to keep us entertained and informed during the winter months please.
Seems really simple, ordering 1 now - thanks for the video👍
Very handy to get you out of a fix.
Thanks for the vid, I've recently bought one of these repair kits so it's reassuring to know it will do the job.
Yes, that's why I did this upload. It's nice to have it confirmed.
I picked up a repair kit of this style a few years ago for a trip abroad. It had the cannisters and a small retractable blade included and was in a nice little bag, only about ten pounds to buy. Combined with my 12v electric pump it has proved worthwhile as the garages that deal with bikes round here are currently closed.
Hi Russ - I mended my Ducati Monster 1200 s with the same kit 2 years ago. Tyre still going strong after 3000 miles. Hopefully it passes it’s first mot on Saturday with it in. I passed with you by the way 26 years ago and now it’s my sons turn in June.
I carry a similar kit and have used it once to get me home, very useful, an much amusement using a bicycle pump to get enough air in to get to the garage :)
Also done the same on an off-roader - did not bother getting a proper repair done, the kit lasted until the tyre wore out :)
Rocky Creek 12v Tyre Pump, comes with battery clips and an optimate connector. It's very small and costs £40 on ebay.
Have a look😁
Willdo, thanks.
I have bought a portable compressor and used it twice now and Rechargeable.Size of a torch and goes up to 100psi. Was very sceptical but it does the job when you need it for a road side repair.
I had the same issue in the same place on the rear tire well over 6,000 kms ago. I have had the bike well over 200 kph on many occasions and no worries. Even the balance of the tire was not affected to the point where you would notice it. No worries.
I had a total at 5 plugs all at once.
3 in the back, 2 in the front.
They were indeed temporary - lasted until the thread ran out (about 6k miles for the oldes one, and 2k miles for the latest one, on a cb1100 riding two up with full luggage. Didn't transfer over to new tires. ;)
Some time ago I used to get alnost ally tires for free, when people got a puncture in theirs and ran to a garage to have it changed, I'll happily get the punctured tire for free,or a tenner, put a gooey plug in it and ride the thread out of it :)
Russ I'll happily let you train me on a bike. But as far as having you fit a carpet for me...... oh cutting that made me laugh 😅
😂 😂 😂
Ryanf9 said there are bigger co2 cartridge from like aquarium shops which is better than the small ones (watching my fellow cyclists repairing tubes, there is always leak out in the beginning of the cartridge)
Good video, I have invested in a Xiaomi DZN4006GL Mi Pump Air Compressor. USB chargeable, very compact and easy to use. Also great for just checking your tyre pressure and topping up if you don't have a compressor handy
Interesting video, thank you Russ. I chuckled at you having a great air compressor but no sharp blade! Well done. Oh, I do have a roadside compressor on my bike, works well too.
That made us laugh too lol. ☺
l the same kit .but the box version. and l go everywhere with it .becuse you never know 🤣😂they are very good .keep up the good work.
Love how they both laugh over cutting d rubber...lool.... nice video. Thanks for sharing.
We enjoyed making it. Thanks. ☺
They are a great idea for bikes for sure I have both types mushrooms & straws and I carry one of those little compressors in my tail piece these days as well which I can connect to my battery .This is not just for me but should I see another bike on the road with a flat maybe I can help them also 👍
Done this so many times I cant remember the count. One important bit of info tho is to rotate the plug 45 degrees once installed, this adds an extra knot on the inside of the tyre. The do the sharp pull out. Also replace the rubber solution tube once used. It goes off quick.
My kit instructions clearly state not to twist. Maybe instructions vary between kits?
@@RoadcraftNottingham Hmmm interesting.
I have two sets in a lovely pouch (eBay) that are in each car.
You’ve just reminded me to buy a set for the bike.
And I cut those strips in half, as half is plenty long enough to fix a puncture.
Good thinking about cutting them.
carnt wait for Ur next video
Great job. I've been saved by these more than once, and have helped other people too. I don't think the co2 cans are much use, so I carry a Rocky Creek 12v compressor (Don't bother with the Halfords/RAC small pumps).
Good advice, thanks.
I've actually used these repair kits both cord which you used and plug type. The co2 canisters are crap and expensive. If you have a top box a single cylinder foot pump which I carry are great or an electric pump. When I was in France I did over 2000 miles and never had a problem. There are many bits of advice using the cord type, but the one I use is before you give it a sharp pull out give half a turn. Also I've never put vulcanised rubber on the rasp, which you used first. This is only to clear out the hole and should be only used on the cord insert. I've used these to get me out of crap and work well if done correctly. When you've been stuck in the middle of nowhere and waited 6 hours to be picked up and taken home it's a god send. I never leave home with out one. But my advice is the get an old car tyre on practice a few. I've still go mine and it has cord and plug types and 3 years on that tyre still hold pressure eventhough it's starting to look like a pin cushion lol.
Yeah I think I'll always carry one now. My instructions clearly say not to twist the inserter tool and I don't see any harm in pre paring the hole with the rubber too but am only going on several uploads I've seen. Thanks for the comment. ☺
Exactly the same kit i have, with a c02 thing and all, not used yet but at least i know now to take scissors as well!
And a compressor. 😂
Thanks for posting, that was a pretty entertaining video! There are lots of very small air compressors that are about less than a £10. note for sale everywhere on the internet. I've use one to inflate an air suspension set-up on a heavy van in the past and a motorcycle tyre is less than 50 PSI all in. (They will easily do 150 PSI if you need.) I have one in my motorcycle tool kit in a pannier and wouldn't leave home without it! Crocodile clips onto the battery and you are in business.
Thanks for the tip. My past experience with battery compressors is that mine burned out within a couple of uses.
@@RoadcraftNottingham Well, in the interests of "Giving accurate information" I bought a super cheap compressor to fit in my kit. I connected it up to test it and as you said it burned out in no time at all with some spectacular results! 🙄 However, I have discovered that there are some USB connected units that will most likely be a bit more reliable. . Bizarrely, our plumber has one for testing water circuits. So, there is an alternative. A bit more costly but sure to be cheaper than a recovery call out.
Well done fella, and a good job done. Good laugh as well....... more humor in the videos when the subject allows it :)
Thanks. We often have a laugh like this. ☺
These are great kits. After getting stranded on the A303 I always carry one.
What you will find is that with the adapter you have it will be hard to change canisters. There are versions the have a valve in which shuts off the systems, meaning easier swaps.
Yes, I've ordered a few of those for the hire bikes too.
I've fixed quite a few punctures using those types of kits and went on to use the tyre until it wore out (1k's of miles) and rode at normal speeds, not had a single problem.
I have used them for years and they have never let me down...
Great video Russ. Like you up till now I've never had to use one but I do have the kit (a few quid off ebay) much like yours stowed on the bike. There was even a little cutter in my kit. And you can have a road side compressor a 12v plug in one from Aldi about the size of a fist also stored on my bike 👍😁
I'll look into a compressor. Thanks.
Have used this method twice, one in Wales and once in Italy just before the Stelvio Pass. Both times fully loaded and 2up.
Each repair lasted the life of the tyre and never lost any pressure.
Lots of people are saying this.... May just continue, see how it goes.
thanks great job that :)
Thanks and I looked up your question and your 750 doesn't seem to be listed or have a restrictor for it which is weird but may already be under the power required. Sorry I couldn't help more.
@@RoadcraftNottingham thanks for your reply :)
I had puncture at work the other week, took RAC 3 hours to reach me in East London 😅 They just done a temporary fix to get me home & recommended I not go over 40, but the plug would last 220 miles.
Ahhhh, so the RAC will cover bike punctures? That's good to know as my renewal is coming up. There is also an 'add on' you can get on your RAC cover where they will pay for a new tyre, although the small print allows them plenty wriggle room, but it may still be worth it.
Great video and get a sharp blade hahaha I bought one of these kits and it comes with a SHARP blade too :D love the channel before I got a bike last year and love it even more now. Instruction side of things for the best habits possible.
Thanks. ☺
Wow mate I will bring mine to yours now in then
😂
Not quite the same kit, but I had one in a rear tyre for ~8k... though I've also had one completely fail on me, and had an "interesting" ride to the tyre shop with it holding 8psi.
Michelin Road 5’s great tyres BUT absolute puncture magnets!
PS a twist the plug inserter tool 90° before withdrawing it
It clearly states in my instructions not to twist.
Wow ! Mine states categorically that YOU MUST TWIST INSERTER TOOL 90° before withdrawing
@@SeanieVoiceOver Might be a design thing that's different between manufacturers. This is a "slime" product. Just checked again "pull needle straight out with a rapid motion, do not twist needle while pulling out"
Been there done that. The exact thing happened on my new Street Triple in 09. I plugged it and got 6k miles out of it.
A lot say that.... May just leave it in and see. ☺
I have a kit and bosch mini pump that I keep on my bike all of the time. I never leave home without the kit. Great demo however it's not funny when it's raining and cold🤮 good video though😝
I just carry a mini pump... used it on other bikes a number of times with a repair kit and they have lasted till you needed to replace the tyre.
Good call. Any recommendations on pumps that won't self destruct when turned on?
The classic 'Stop & Go Mini-Air Compressor' or other rebranded version. Never had an issue with them. Find them more usable than the Co2... push bikes on the other hand what they are intended for is different.
Nice tutorial :-)
Thanks
Class chum very good
Very useful video, thanks! Have a repair kit in the top box. Hope to never have to use it.
Yes. Imagine the relief if you or a friend does need it?
Can u do a full video of
The day of your cbt step by step of the different elements please
Have a search in my videos, I did a cbt content upload
I once had same kind of puncture in an almost new tire and the tire shop did the repair with the same kind of kit - first I was a bit worried about the longevity of the repair but later I tested it at various speeds and it held ok at least at about 200 km/h, I had the same tire on up until the wear limit and no problems. I will not recommend anything but that just happened to me...
Never used one myself but always got one under the seat of the Deauville just in case. Great video as always and go buy some new blades for your Stanley knife 🤣
Same here
I'm on my way. ☺
@@RoadcraftNottingham I will be making a video of what I keep under my seat soon. I think you will be impressed and hopefully wont waste your cash on those CO2 containers. I'll keep you posted when ive uploaded it
Please do let me know.
I have had good results with a product called "speedy seal" You don't need any glue. The prep tool isn't knurled so won't damage the cords, the insertion tool is the same. The repair was left in for the life of the tyre and never leaked at all.
😂😂😂😂😂 don't make the camera lady laugh. Pretty funny though.
It's amazing how a nail or screw will be lying flat on the road, yet manages to turn 90° and penetrate a tyre passing over it. I have a plug in 2 of my car tyres, and because I tootle around town, touching 60 at a max, I've left them in over the winter with no loss of pressure.
However, my bike tyre would be a sickener, especially - as has been said - it invariably happens to pretty new tyres, and as I'm sure we all agree the integrity of a bike tyre is absolutely crucial for safety, and I'd have to get a new one for peace of mind.
That said, I'm not even sure where I stand with my RAC cover for a potential bike puncture? There is a 'add on' for tyre replacement I notice in my renewal, although the small print seems to leave them with plenty room to wriggle out of paying if the tyre is not the correct pressure, and other legalese. Still, if it's not excessive I may cough up the additional cost.
My theory is the front tyre hits it, making it stand up ready for the rear tyre.
I've used these plugs for years,sadly, and would agree 100% with James Biggar. If it's convenient with a young tyre i would take it for an interior repair at a tyre place but i have no concerns using these plugs for the life of the tyre if it's reasonably central. The kits i use include gas cylinders for roadside stuff.
Let us know how the interior repair goes after using the plug, i probably wrongly assumed it would not be possible once the plug is in place.
When i run the country every council vehicle will have a powerful magnet mounted to it....
I recently seen a mate do it on his car tyre, which was pretty new... run it til it was needing a new one no issues... 🤔
You should use gloves with the co2 canisters and fort9 said something about a larger canister being available with the same threads, something about parties or birthdays?
That's impressive, thanks for sharing! Wondered how they worked! A junior hacksaw blade would be easy to carry I guess.
What are your views on motorcycle visibility (I wear a white lid, lighter coloured jacket) ? I'm testing my next bike on Monday... A Versys 650....but it's grey.. So I'm a bit concerned. But if I buy, I will put a brighter tank cover and probably some high viz flashing on the front. Oh, it already has spot lights, which will help.
I was also looking at these new Royal Enfield interceptors, they look brilliant, but have such a tiny front profile, it raises my concerns.
I probably over think these things... But I'd rather do that than be a chameleon of a biker and blend into everything around me!
I'm not reliant on hi viz gear and only wear it when the dvsa rules insist. There's no substitute for forward planning and anticipation. ☺
@@RoadcraftNottingham yes very good point, I definitely do that lol
hehe I've installed way too many of these... every time I get new tires on my car I find a nail or welding rod or screws... They are pretty permanent to me haha and I've done thousands of miles and well over 60mph.. although I never used one on a bike before because all my bikes have had tubes... My dad did slice the side of my ATV tire once and we shoved like 3 of them in the hole and sent it lol never even considered getting a new tire haha
Lots of people have commented on other channels that they've happily ridden with these in... Jury's still out with me though... I suppose if it did go again it'd be slow
@@RoadcraftNottingham I'm not going to tell you how to ride your bike ;) you're the instructor! I also didn't bother to read the laws.. lol personally i'm not sure what I would do it all depends on where the puncture was on a super sport tire..
It's ALWAYS the new tyre that attracts a screw.
Several CO2 canisters would take up almost as much room as a small compressor....and there's a video by a Canadian guy where he tests a few different temporary repairs with interesting results and conclusions, FortNine, worth a look. Also worth taping a (new) blade to the puncture repair kit (some come with them already)...
I ride a scooter, the day after new tyres this happened to me on the rear, I had one of these kits and did another 6k miles on it, never went over 60mph tho.
I used a stop n go kit with success once but next time I'll just fill the type with Bike Seal stuff, they claim no speed or distance restrictions and it'll seal up any other punctures which may occur later.... Otherwise there's Dyna plug which also say no speed and distance restrictions if you're sealing a certain size hole (1 plug)
I had the stop and go and a couple of them failed, maybe because the hole was too big or because the mushrooms are greased but they'd do as a slow home fix.
I've had an emergency kit of these with some CO2 fillers, under my seat for 6 years. I've never had to use them, but they'll pay for themslves 10 times over if I ever genuinely need them
I've used them before and it's lasted the length of the tyre, another time I lent an old tyre repair kit to a friend and it just spat the glue stick back out after about 20 mins, I'm thinking you have to use a fairly new kit that's very sticky to begin with (or he didn't install it correctly).
Both options there would make sense
Good to see you posting again Russ, i subbed on my personal account back in 2013 and your vids help me though my motorcycle test, its a shame most vloggers around that time have now given up, Blah, elkfazer1, the Yorkshire man, even baron as moved onto 44 teeth, which isnt the same as watching him moan while riding around London. can i ask, does your Mrs still ride? i think it was bikerchickvids i used to watch? be good to see more female bikers on the scene, would she consider giving it another go? Keep up the vids, more content is always a bonus here. Nick
Aah, the good ole days. I split up from bikerchickvids approaching 4 years ago. She doesn't ride anymore, sold her bikes. My new lady is an advanced instructor but doesn't have her own channel. I'll try and include her in more videos. Thanks for sticking with me. ☺
I do it on car and bike tyres. I understand why people might think this is temporary, but i've done it many times and haven't had one fail. I know the reality is different, but why is it accepted that this is temporary, but repairing a tube is fix and forget? Because the patch is pressed against the tyre inner side I suppose, but still- I have tubes with 5 patches on, but using one of these strings on a tubeless tyre is considered the unsafe option? Most of the time I don't use the volcaniser, esspecially when it gets too hard/weird/empty. But still works fine without! I have a handpump. This will get me to a petrol station after repairing a tube, or indeed tubeless bike.
Saw you the other day.... Out on the RD?
That wouldn't have been me.
@@RoadcraftNottingham I didn't see it in your garage... Sold it?
There ain't many of them around in that nice condition? The Red Power valve..
@@JETJOOBOY it's still tucked safely away. Looking forward to getting it out again.
Hey there my good sir, would you be interested in making a video in ways to restrict motorcycles for A2 licenses- particularly carbed bikes? For young lads like me who are too broke to take it to the garage to get them restricted, but have SOME mechanical knowledge to do it themselves? Cheers!
There's so many variations on restrictions you'll probably be better googling it. Sorry. ☺
Is it a cotton string covered in glue? If so it will fail eventually, as the glue wears off.
If it's a rubber string then it'll outlive the tyre.
I used them everyday in work so I'm an expert 🤗
I think they're rubbery things. Has held nicely. Always gonna keep a kit in my bike now.
Or, put "PunctureSafe" in the tyre and then just decide if you need a Pozi-Drive or flat screwdriver to undo the screw! I've used it for years and it's great - just inspect the tyres very regularly for embedded foreign objects.
What type of scissors do you need russ also what happens you can only find child safe scissors would they be ok
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Fortnine did a video on these and said he has a couple that have been in bikes for a lot of miles and never had a problem. Seems a waste to throw out a perfectly good tyre if you dont have to.
Had new ktm got 2 nail punctures in first week then ended up with another puncture caused by a bed spring of all things! 😾
Yep, I've had a whole rawl bolt in mine.
Does that work with a tube tire?
Unfortunately not
Leanna, buy the poor sod a toolset for his birthday please.
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Could put it in gear to stop the wheel turning.
I've heard these string plugs are better than patches or mushrooms and can be permanent.
Mr Roadcraft, I want your opinion preferably in a video but have you noticed within the last year the roads seems more dangerous. On the bike I'm constantly being cut up or avoiding hazardous road users. I'm sure it wasn't this bad pre covid. I've never seen anything like it just don't feel safe anymore.
You just have to always assume the worst. Check out my latest upload
I got spoked rims and inner tubes, punctures .... night mare for me and no centre stand
Terrible situation then... Get AA cover. ☺
@@RoadcraftNottingham got personal cover with the R.A.C., just have to get home so I can get wheel out so I can take it my bike shop, No emergency road side repair for me , unfortunately.