That's what coach always said when we we had a bleeding elbow or something-"just rub some dirt on it"
and then rub some road silt/sand on it to prevent from sticking to the road surface, until the heat of the tire vulcanizes it to the tire casing.
You could have just posted to this thread from June 10 through today: http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=1590.0 Plus your thread subject isn't very relevant to the thread. In any case:Thanks for the critical analysis and informed advice!
* You did the right thing not using "fix a flat"- that stuff might ruin the TPS and is generally a mess!
* I probably would never trust a plugged tire to remain plugged or to be safe.
* You don't have to buy a new tire, just get the one you have properly (internally) patched...
* Of course, replace the tire anyway if it is already old/worn, since patching will cost money too...
i always end up replacing the plugged tire at first opportunity.
On my bike,I try but cant seem to forget im riding on that stupid plug. I'll plug a car and forget about it and they usually hold.
I need a clear head when i ride my motorcycle. The bike HAS to be 100%
Personally, I'd have more faith in a rope plug than an internal patch. With TPS and a re-balance, the tire should live a long and productive life. If you want, pm me & I'll pay for shipping if you want to send it to me.
Thanks for the critical analysis and informed advice!
What is this "glue" some people speak of when installing the sticky ropes. I've bought and used several plug kits in my life & none of them ever came with any kind of glue, therefore I never used any, & I've never had a sticky rope plug fail. Just wondering if I'm missing something.
I've only had 1 flat tire in 10 years....
I have some kind of nail in the rear tire, but it's been there for about 1000 miles now and there's no loss of tire pressure, so I'm just leaving it alone.
Bad idea?
I have all the repair equipment ready in a side case, although I'm not sure I know how to use it.
OK, maybe the last part was a little too dramatic, but there's this law by this guy named Murphy, and it's always true.
I have some kind of nail in the rear tire, but it's been there for about 1000 miles now and there's no loss of tire pressure, so I'm just leaving it alone.I would give one word of caution. If you're going to use a sticky snake plug, you really need to see the angle that nail comes out. It's not always straight in and I have seen a repair failure because the guy tried to rasp the hole straight in and it turned out the nail went in at an angle. It can also be harder to get that nail out after the head is worn off, but since you've already been 1000 miles, I'm guessing that ship has sailed.
Bad idea?
I have all the repair equipment ready in a side case, although I'm not sure I know how to use it.
I would give one word of caution. If you're going to use a sticky snake plug, you really need to see the angle that nail comes out. It's not always straight in and I have seen a repair failure because the guy tried to rasp the hole straight in and it turned out the nail went in at an angle. It can also be harder to get that nail out after the head is worn off, but since you've already been 1000 miles, I'm guessing that ship has sailed.
I would repair it in the comfort of my garage instead of the side of the road.