Might just have to do that!!! Replace tire. Just plugged it but after filling, can still hear a leak... Hoping the cement cures and leak stops. Otherwise new tires
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Flat front tire motorcycle at home
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Might just have to do that!!! Replace tire. Just plugged it but after filling, can still hear a leak... Hoping the cement cures and leak stops. Otherwise new tires
hedgehog88
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Ok, just to clarify, when you say tire you mean the entire tire and tubing inside? What if its just the tubing that needs to be plugged? Do you still have to replace the tire as well? What should I look for to confirm if the tire needs a repair?
Do you have tubes or tubeless tires?
hedgehog88
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I have a GS500F 08. I would think its tube.
vrus
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pretty sure that is tubeless
buy:
1 patch kit - I like gummy worms but most people recommend the mushroom plug
1 bicycle pump
1 liquid cement/goop/
pump tire till you feel air. If you can't feel or see it use soapy water bubbles will come .
release air from tire, then plug tire and use cement/goop for extra hold
fill tire
ride!
if the hole is close to the edge, i would replace the tire. it should be fine if it's relatively in the middle
buy:
1 patch kit - I like gummy worms but most people recommend the mushroom plug
1 bicycle pump
1 liquid cement/goop/
pump tire till you feel air. If you can't feel or see it use soapy water bubbles will come .
release air from tire, then plug tire and use cement/goop for extra hold
fill tire
ride!
if the hole is close to the edge, i would replace the tire. it should be fine if it's relatively in the middle
hedgehog88
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Where can I buy these patch kits and liquid cement/goop?
hedgehog88
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wtf how did you pop the bead off your rim?
Take the wheel off the bike, take the core out of your valve, take it to a gas station and put air into it until it pops back on the bead. I would spray soapy water to assist.
HOWEVER, if you're asking about how to get a front tire fixed, I wouldn't suggest you do this on your own. You can hurt yourself if you don't know what you're doing.
Allan
Take the wheel off the bike, take the core out of your valve, take it to a gas station and put air into it until it pops back on the bead. I would spray soapy water to assist.
HOWEVER, if you're asking about how to get a front tire fixed, I wouldn't suggest you do this on your own. You can hurt yourself if you don't know what you're doing.
Allan
hedgehog88
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How do you remove the core of the valve?
Would this be considered as a fix or simply just adding air to it? I tried pumping it with a bike pump and it leaks air. Would a higher pressure pump pop it back in its place?
lol sorry forgot most people won't have this tool. There's a valve core remover that you'd need. Potentially, small needle nose pliers may work. The core is threaded into the valve.
Hand pumping will do nothing as you need a large volume of air to push the bead back on the rim. Also, trying to reinstall the tire with the valve core in place isn't recommended as you have to use high PSI and it may damage the tire/valve if you leave that amount of pressure in there.
Hand pumping will do nothing as you need a large volume of air to push the bead back on the rim. Also, trying to reinstall the tire with the valve core in place isn't recommended as you have to use high PSI and it may damage the tire/valve if you leave that amount of pressure in there.
hedgehog88
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Would it be safe to push my bike to a gas station with a flat tire? Its like 2 minute away. I'm not comfortable taking the tire off, nor do I have the tools right now to remove it.
As for the core, after removing it and I pump the tire, what will hold the air in then? I thought the core is what prevent air leakage.
I wouldn't do it on the bike as there's always potential for a tire blowout, and even more if your tire is damaged. That being said, sure give it a shot if you feel like it.
With the core out, you can pop the bead back on the rim and yes, the air will come out again. After the tire is properly on the rim, you can then install the valve core and pump it back up to proper pressures.
The question is now, do you have a flat from a puncture or because your bead popped off? Under normal circumstances, your bead shouldn't ever come off your rim. That's a pretty hazardous accident if there's potential for it to happen again. I would get it looked at professionally.
Another issue is if the tire has moved in relation to the rim; this will cause your wheel to be unbalanced and will require being removed and balanced.
With the core out, you can pop the bead back on the rim and yes, the air will come out again. After the tire is properly on the rim, you can then install the valve core and pump it back up to proper pressures.
The question is now, do you have a flat from a puncture or because your bead popped off? Under normal circumstances, your bead shouldn't ever come off your rim. That's a pretty hazardous accident if there's potential for it to happen again. I would get it looked at professionally.
Another issue is if the tire has moved in relation to the rim; this will cause your wheel to be unbalanced and will require being removed and balanced.
As the bead is unseated from the rim I wouldn't be rolling the bike anywhere to fill it with air. The way it looks right now it should be easy to pop it back on with some air pressure if you roll it to the gas station you are more than likely going to completely pop the bead off which will make it much more difficult to seat.
The bead coming off the rim is not the cause of low air pressure it's the symptom.
You have a decision to make:
1. find someone who will inspect / repair the tire at your home
2. remove the rim and take it to someone who can fix the problem
3. tow the bike somewhere to have it repaired
Princess auto sells the core tool with four new cores for like 8 bucks I got one the other day. OP whats ur location? I'm sure one of Us is near enough to give u a hand in person,
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A bit of caution however, we don't even know if the OP's front tire has a puncture. IF it is a puncture, the location of the puncture will determine if you can patch/plug a tire.
I would only use a tire, especially a front tire, that has been plugged from the inside.
OP - where do you live? Maybe somebody can help you get that wheel off your bike.
hedgehog88
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I don't believe its a puncture. When I fell off my bike I hit a curb sideways, which probably forced the tire inwards. Another factor could be the pressure of the tire at the time of incident. But as you guys mention, best to get it checked.
I live like 10 minutes from Yorkdale Mall.
I live like 10 minutes from Yorkdale Mall.
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