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Flat front tire motorcycle at home

hedgehog88

hedgehog88

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I have a front flat tire. :( My motorcycle is at my place right now and because I'm still new to riding I don't know how to get this repaired. I haven't ridden on the streets yet, just been practicing around my neighbourhood.

Any suggestions?
 
Got a flat tire too.. Brand new q2 rear tire... Should I get a new tire or is it safe to plug it using a regular car plug kit from Canadian tire? 5 inch nail pierced the tire. :(
 
godsd3vil said:
Got a flat tire too.. Brand new q2 rear tire... Should I get a new tire or is it safe to plug it using a regular car plug kit from Canadian tire? 5 inch nail pierced the tire. :(
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I had this issue last season. My boy patched it with that circular patch that goes on the inside of the tire, the only reason he patched it was it was nearing the end of the season and I was planning on parking it later that week anyway, but my boy told me had it been earlier in the season he would have definitely made me go out and get a new tire. Even with the patch, there was still a bit of a leak so i wouldnt recommend the patch as a fix for the rest of this season. I would just bite the bullet and get a new tire.
 
godsd3vil said:
Got a flat tire too.. Brand new q2 rear tire... Should I get a new tire or is it safe to plug it using a regular car plug kit from Canadian tire? 5 inch nail pierced the tire. :(
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I've got a set of Pilot Pures with less than 400kms. I've had to put 2 plugs in the rear tire already.
These plugs work like Hollywood:

http://www.princessauto.com/pal/product/8107708/Patching/2-pc-2-in.-Tire-Plug-Patch-Kit

No decrease in air pressure since the last fix on Monday.
I've ridden out a BT015 with 4 or 5 plugs in it (Hayabusa). No probs - no worries. No need to bite any bullets.
 
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A lot of shops will refuse to plug the tire due to safety concerns.
This is a bike, not a car, if the plug blows out on you while riding, it could get ugly.
If its a new tire, speak to the dealer you bought the tire from, some manufacturers might have limited hazard warranty.

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Gary said:
I've got a set of Pilot Pures with less than 400kms. I've had to put 2 plugs in the rear tire already.
These plugs work like Hollywood:

http://www.princessauto.com/pal/product/8107708/Patching/2-pc-2-in.-Tire-Plug-Patch-Kit

No decrease in air pressure since the last fix on Monday.
I've ridden out a BT015 with 4 or 5 plugs in it (Hayabusa). No probs - no worries. No need to bite any bullets.
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Thats the kind of kit my boy used, but the leak was slowed, not stopped on my PP 2CT, might have been the install I guess.
 
JonnyWyshbone said:
Thats the kind of kit my boy used, but the leak was slowed, not stopped on my PP 2CT, might have been the install I guess.
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I always make sure to apply tons of pressure from the inside on the patch - going over it every direction possible with the rounded off handle end of a screwdriver - then remove the plastic cover that's on the patch. I also use a Dremel with a stone bit to scuff the inside of the carcass before applying the glue.
I can't count how many patches I've done in the last 3 yrs. Not one has failed (yet). The current Pure will get a bit of a workout next week at the Gap & surrounding area. I'm not concerned about the patch(s), only of taking another nail /screw.
 
JonnyWyshbone said:
Thats the kind of kit my boy used, but the leak was slowed, not stopped on my PP 2CT, might have been the install I guess.
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If those patch and plugs are installed properly there's no reason why the tire should leak. They seal from the inside and protect the carcass of the tire. It could be the installation or the damage to the tire couldn't be fixed with that type or repair.
 
inasser said:
Good read on the matter,
http://forums.superbikeschool.com/index.php?showtopic=2901
Read the comment by the Dunlop Guy few threads down.

So, I stand corrected as far as plugging the tire, however, I am a big guy on a big bike, so it's not an option for me.


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I'm 220 + the weight of the Hayabusa (and the additional power). There's no way I'd chuck a $250 tire after a 2 hour ride, unless I really, really had to.
Couple weeks ago at Cayuga (dragway) I spun the BT015 (with several plugs) in the burnout box (in 3rd gear) long enough to piss off the 'mop boy'. I did a huge *** burnout every pass that night. No issue at all with the plugs.
 
Gary said:
I'm 220 + the weight of the Hayabusa (and the additional power). There's no way I'd chuck a $250 tire after a 2 hour ride, unless I really, really had to.
Couple weeks ago at Cayuga (dragway) I spun the BT015 (with several plugs) in the burnout box (in 3rd gear) long enough to piss off the 'mop boy'. I did a huge *** burnout every pass that night. No issue at all with the plugs.
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I totally understand your point. I am 340 + the weight of the FJR1300, I took a nail in the back tire last year while in Nova Scotia, I couldn't find a dealer that would plug the tire for me, so I ended up plugging the tire with a kit I got from Canadian Tire.
The tire took me all the way back to Toronto where I had to replace it because the tire was simply done.



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Call Rosey Toes, Ted can pick it up and patch it for you.
Rosey Toes 1
31 Wendell Ave, North York,
ON M9N3K9
(Wilson/Weston Rd)
Tel:416-241-2523.
 
Akshun said:
Call Rosey Toes, Ted can pick it up and patch it for you.
Rosey Toes 1
31 Wendell Ave, North York,
ON M9N3K9
(Wilson/Weston Rd)
Tel:416-241-2523.
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Last time I got my tire plugged by Ted he did not do it from the inside as suggested. He used the Canadian tire kit ( looked like that ) using a string pushed inside the hole. Just bought a slime kit with the string. Will use that since I don't want to remove tires etc.
 
I have no problem riding with a repaired rear, front is a different story.

Unless you're strapped for cash, I would replace the tire.
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