[JEKYLL]

Greetings all !!! I was wunderin...anyone ever repair a rear tire with either an internal or external patch,I got a looong nail in my new "sportmax" .I know I could repair it temporarily but ....will it last???

 

[R1up0n1]

This really depends on where the nail is punctured on the tire. If its in the center of the thread it can hold up, if its close to the sides I wouldn't even trust it.

This has been discussed many times here on TWF here is a link to sift thru.
http://www.twowheelforum.com/showthread.php?t=5676&highlight=patch+tire

oh and :welcome: Jekyll :twfrox:

 

[JEKYLL]

:dthumb: Gracias!!!

 

[JEKYLL]

Hey jeeps..have you patched a tire before,and how long did it last???

 

[Als-Repsol]

I put a repair plug in a big nail hole on my old cbr600, it was the weekend and i was just heading out for a ride and could not get a new tire.
I rode it for a few days and it was fine. I needed a new one anyway so i changed it the following week. If its in the middle 3" of the tire i would have no problem plugging it temporarily

 

[R1up0n1]

I had a hole in the middle of my tire before...I had a plug in there for about 2,000 miles until the cords were showing...then it was time for new tires. Never had a problem.

 

[larryg]

I've patched tires in the past (working for another shop) but it's harder to find a shop that will do it now because of potential liability.

Larry

 

[R1up0n1]

I've patched tires in the past (working for another shop) but it's harder to find a shop that will do it now because of potential liability.

Larry

I can see that larryg and it make perfect since...I patch my own tires anyway....

 

[twisty]

I got a screw in the side of my race tires once. With race tires being as expensive as they are I just patched it myself with a murray's patching kit. The screw was about half inch from the edge of the tire, I had no problems with it. I also got screw in on of my street tires, I just ran the screw all the way in and rode it for another 3000 miles. The head made like a seal.

 

[JEKYLL]

I can see that larryg and it make perfect since...I patch my own tires anyway....

Do any of you dismount your own tires???I'd do the whole thing myself too if I knew I could do it safely without bending the lip,specifically,what tools(make and model) do you use???

 

[XtremeRacingDiva]

I patched my tire last month and few days ago my friend did a burn out on my bike without me being around and it was fine

 

[twisty]

I patched my tire last month and few days ago my friend did a burn out on my bike without me being around and it was fine

Nice friends.... :lol:

 

[XtremeRacingDiva]

Nice friends.... :lol:

yeah bestfriend

 

[Gas Man]

I would patch a tire for a temp repair but look into getting a new one soon!

 

[bumblebee]

I patched my tire last month and few days ago my friend did a burn out on my bike without me being around and it was fine

Wait til Snakemann finds out what birdman has been doing to his bike... :yikes: ... :lol:

 

[JEKYLL]

A tube...A tube...why didn't I think of this before...A tube!!! :bonk:

 

[larryg]

I'm not saying I have ever had a patch fail (or even heard a first-hand story of one failing), I'm just saying that very few businesses are willing to take the risk.

Larry


EDIT: The thing you need to consider is if YOU are willing to take the risk...

 

[SpeedWerks.com]

I'm not saying I have ever had a patch fail (or even heard a first-hand story of one failing), I'm just saying that very few businesses are willing to take the risk.

Larry

EDIT: The thing you need to consider is if YOU are willing to take the risk...

Very true. We had someone call us for a tire patch kit one time and I asked him "what is it for?" He thought I was nuts, but he told me it was for keeping on his bike in case he gets a flat while out riding. I explained to him that for that purpose it's ok, but we don't sell patch kits for the purpose of patching a tire, and we won't patch tires at the shop for the exact reason that Larry mentioned. It is a liability.

I personally would never ride a motorcycle with a patched tire because I don't ever want to take that risk. This is not to say that it can't be done and that it wouldn't work out great for other people (as seen above). I just feel the consequences of a failure could wind up being more than a new tire would have costed...not to mention a lot more painful.

Laura

 

[jeeps84]

Hey jeeps..have you patched a tire before,and how long did it last???

Many times!
I carry a repair kit with me. It has plugs and air cartridges.
If I get a flat and it needs repaired on the spot. I use the kit. Then try to get a better internal patch.
If the tire is new. I would get an internal patch. If its worn. I would replace it.

 

[jeeps84]

A tube...A tube...why didn't I think of this before...A tube!!! :bonk:

Better thank twice about that one. If you can even find a tube to fit your tire.