how do you fix motorcycle tires?

Question

any suggestions?

i want to know the details

Answer 1

it all depends on whether it's a tube type or tubeless??? street bike or dirt bike???

if it's a tubeless streetbike tire, I would just bite the bullet and buy a new one. I don't trust a patch or plug that can cause bodily injury or death in the event it didn't stick good.

if it's a tube type (street or dirt), pull the wheel off the bike and patch the tube or replace the tube with a new one. make sure to check the inside of the tire with an old rag to insure whatever punctured the tube isn't still lodged in the tire, and if so, remove with needle nose pliers. the use of the rag is so you don't shred your hand in the event it's still there.

in simple terms, if tubeless, replace the tire... if tube type patch tube or replace tube.

if there is very much damage to the tire, you might also need to replace the tire even with a tube type. it can all be done with simple tools yourself. wrenches and/or sockets to remove the wheel from the bike. then get some tire irons from either a bike shop or most auto parts houses for pretty cheap. remove the valve stem from the valve, loosen any rim locks that hold the tire in place, push both side beads towards to middle of the rim to break loose, place two tire irons a few inches apart and pry one bead off to the outside, remove on tire iron and move over a little bit and pry again, continue until one entire bead is off. then repeat with the other bead off the same side as the first.

upon putting the tire back on after repairing or replacing, reverse this process but use either WD-40 or soapy water to lubricate the bead for ease of reinstalling...

good luck

Answer 2

If your talking about fixing holes in motorcycle tires... You shouldn't. It's not recommended by any manufacturer and there are few dealers that will do it because of the liability in case the plug comes out while riding.
If you must fix it yourself, go to the auto parts store and buy a tire plug kit. It's cheap and it will have detailed instructions on how to use it.

Answer 3

With difficulty! The secret is to ensure the tyre bead is down in the well of the rim opposite the valve & use 3 tyre irons (levers) to work the tyre off the rim..
When replacing the tyre you shouldn't need to use any levers, just tread the tyre over the rim, finishing at the valve. Be careful not to nick the inner tube. put a smll amount of air in the tyre to start & ensure it is on the rim evenly all round before fully inflating. If its a tubeless tyre, ensure the rim is not damaged,as this will allow air leakage.
I would recommend one of the leak stop or puncture get you home inflators to stop you getting punctures,

Answer 4

after fighting with tires for the past several years. I take all my flats to a motorcycle shop.. too much hassle and usually end up damaging o pinching the tube doing it yourself.my dual sport bikes are rough on tires anyway.. when I fix a flat,the tire usually goes flat in a month or so but when they do it with the right tools. its stays inflated about 5 times longer than when I do it

Answer 5

You can't fix dry rot. Your tires need to be replaced as soon as possible. Dry rot means the rubber has begun to deteriorate, no matter how good the tread looks. Not only do you risk a blow-out, but old tires have less traction due to the hardening of the rubber. Your life is worth more than the price of a couple tires.

Answer 6

first find out if that your tyre can be legally repaired (most if not all tyre repair shops will refuse to repair any type of tyre)
some tyres can only be repaired a couple of times then they must be replaced with new or good second hand. To remove tubeless tyres deflate tyre. The well in the centre of the wheel enables u to place the bead of the tyre into it which will enable u to place ur tyre levers in the well u are now able to retract the bead of the tyre over wheel rim,now feel inside the tyre for any foreign particles,as well as a visual inspection on the outside , "MUSHROOMS" are what u use if u can imagine a £2 rubber coin with a nail sat in the middle also rubber apply glue to mushroom, drill small hole through puncture to enable rubber nail to be pushed from inside of tyre with difficulty now cut off any visable rubber (nail) from out side tyre mix small amount of washing up liquid and apply on tyre bead edge to enable easy refitting of tyre to rim and refit using tyre levers now pump tyre up to about 35-psi (max) until u hear the tyre pop the tyre bead is now sealed against the wheel rim adjust tyre pressure to correct psi good luck

Answer 7

I have no Idea what they do these days.............My 1966 Suzuki X6 had steel rims with spokes. Had bias ply tires with inner tubes. Ran thru 3 front tires and 7 rear ones in 100,000 mi. Back then I had a set of tire spoons and a patch kit. Blow the thing back up with a herky bycycle pump.

Answer 8

Depends on the tyre. Is it tubeless? If its torn bin it. If its a puncture you can get plug kits. Its a pig of a job and less hassle all round if you pay to get it done. costly though.

Answer 9

i would not recommend it. there is a patch that can be used from the inside however, there is no guarantee. i recently had to replace a tire with only 750 miles on it because no one in town would even attempt it.

Answer 10

Dude I think it is illegal to patch or anything I think you are suppose to get a new one. I have a 240 dunlop on my rear and I blew it out and the tire shop told me I would just have to go get a new one cause they are not suppose to patch it. That may just be here in Arkansas you may want to check it out.