2007-01-21 08:03:46 · 12 answers · asked by Frank D 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
First, there are two type plugs, which I know of - the first is a ruberized cord, which you coat with goop, and insert in the hole. Ride this one ONLY to the first place you can get a new tire. The other plug comes in two types, one, you remove the tire from the rim, the plug is round, about 2 inches in diameter. You rough up the tire inside, around the hole, then coat the area around the hole, and the stem, between the plug disk and guide on the stem with rupper adhesive. push the metal stem on the plug through the hole, from the inside. Then using a roller, which comes with the plug kit, press the disk of the plug hard onto the tire. Cut the stem flush with the tire tread, and you are good to go, can not say how far, or long, but if not too heavy loaded on a trip, should be able to make it to your destination, or a decent place to buy a tire. The second version, is installed from the outside. Kit comes with an inserter, soft rubber plugs, a reamer, and glue. First you find the hole, and clean it out with the reamer. Then the plug is inserted into the installer, and pressed in, until flush with the end of the insertion tube. Insert the tube in the hole, all the way in, and press the plug until it gets a bit easier, which is when the head of the plug clears the installer. Pull back lightly on the installer, and keep pushing the plug clears the installer. Then, cut the plug flush with the tread,and you are good to go. I have hads personal experience with this one, never tried the first one, as I do not trust it, the second, is good, heat may hurt it, but if I am going to htat much trouble, just put on a new tire. The third, best example happened in Southern France, in August of 1988. I was taking a 900 Ninja to London, to pick up a new ZX10. It was
a Saturday morning, I had a ferry reservationfor Sunday morning. A few kilometers out of Marshellie, France, running along about 120 mph, the bike started the well know low tire weave. Slowede down, got to the nest service area, bought a can of fix-a-flat. As there was no chance of finding a tire in that area, I did notr wnat to change a slow leak in to a fast one, if the plug did not hold, so wanted to get on to Lion, where I had a chance at a tire, or a tube, at least. The fix a flat showed me whre the leak was, but did little to slow the leak. Blow the tire up pretty tight, and make it to the next service area. Got to the Lion area, plugged the tire,and it did not loose a pound the rest of the way to London. I held the speed down to about 100 mph. If I had to ride the bike back to Nice, would certainly have installed a new tire. Please do not try the speeds I ran, this was Europe, and a very experience rider, at high speeds. Good plugs work, pad ones can kill you.
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2007-01-21 10:17:18 · answer #1 · answered by tomcotexas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this should be: how far can i safely drive a plugged tire. if u are thinking that a plug makes the tire as good as new, ur wrong. it could come out on the way to get it repaired, or it could be fine for 100 miles. but at any rate, the tire is severely compromised structurally and safety wise. dont ride the bike with a plugged tire any farther than u need to. get it replaced asap. it's an extreme safety hazard. a plugged tire can easily be prone to a blowout with no warning. if it happens at a high rate of speed, ur new name will become road pizza.
2007-01-21 09:51:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would drive very slow when you puncture a tire you just never know if you have cut a cord riding on a plugs tire is very dangerous get it replaced asap
2007-01-22 02:49:11 · answer #3 · answered by 51 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As fast as you are willing to crash when the tire blows out.
A plug should only be used to get you to where the tire can be replaced, and at a reasonable and safe pace.
Tires are expensive but your life is worth more.
2007-01-21 08:13:09 · answer #4 · answered by Dsfa 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They sure will. Dirt tyres have less traction as less rubber is actually touching the roads. Leaning the bike will be dangerous as the loss of traction is much less than a supermotard tyre, meaning you will have to take corners slower and this will be very annoying! I strongly suggest you buy a set of road tyres if you want to be riding on the road
2016-05-24 07:48:30 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
O miles per hour--If you have ever had a blow out on a bike, believe me you would buy a new tire, road rash really really hurts, not to mention broken bones.
2007-01-21 10:49:04 · answer #6 · answered by frank750cc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 miles per hour. #1 rule when it comes to any motorcycle is saftey. You are never supposed to repair a motorcycle tire. It should be replaced. You can replace the tire but your family can never replace you. Think about it.
2007-01-21 08:08:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You dont plug motorcycle tires, and dont put that fix a flat crap in it either. Go get ya a new tire.
2007-01-21 12:08:15 · answer #8 · answered by Basher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as fast as it takes to get to the seen of the accident. when your tire explodes. don't take a chance be safe buy a tire.
2007-01-22 09:21:24 · answer #9 · answered by pacou8122 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
umm the speed limit? actually not sure if repairing a tire lowers the speed rating. im thinking it might so just be careful and have fun.
2007-01-21 08:07:31 · answer #10 · answered by gsschulte 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋