punctured new tire

randomwalk101 · October 25th, 2010, 04:37 PM

Dang it...my brand new rear BT-16 tire got a metal wire stuck to it and it's loosing pressure...right in the middle between the tread. Since it's new (about 100 miles) i'm going to plug it. Using the Stop-N-Go mushroom plug, when you put the plug in and pull out with a plier to seal it...do you cut off the excess rubber plug off to make it flush? Thanks.

tjkamper · October 25th, 2010, 04:46 PM

I'm no expert and I don't know if it is right, but i have always cut the plug off flush with the contact point of the tread, and it has not given me any problems. But that has always been on cars. To this day I've never had a flat on a bike. (Knock on Wood)

highpsiguy · October 25th, 2010, 04:51 PM

Personal preference to me BUT.....NO PLUGS NO PATCHES. Can get new tire for $50 bucks *Kenda 671* anyway. You got two tires, take NO chances. I think plugs are fine to get you off side of road and to tire shop, thats it.

This seems to be a over and over arguement that I see on the web. My two cents. Ride safe.

Alex · October 25th, 2010, 04:56 PM

The instructions for the stop-n-go do say to slice off most of the excess "stem", but not so much that it is totally flush with the tire. Leave it a little bit out (a mm or 2 or 3), and the wear of the tire itself will make it even very quickly.

scotty · October 25th, 2010, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

The instructions for the stop-n-go do say to slice off most of the excess "stem", but not so much that it is totally flush with the tire. Leave it a little bit out (a mm or 2 or 3), and the wear of the tire itself will make it even very quickly.

He speaks the truth! If you cut it flush to the tire, you run a risk of the plug backing out.

randomwalk101 · October 25th, 2010, 06:02 PM

Thanks guys. Yeah thus tire will not see the track so I think plug is okay. Need to get another one for track day.

FrugalNinja250 · October 26th, 2010, 06:00 AM

I got a staple, ordinary plain office variety, in my front tire a few months ago. Eventually I found out where the slow leak was, two holes 1/2" apart. Tried patching it but to no avail because the inside of the tire has ribs and the patch wouldn't sit flat. So, I plugged the two holes with ordinary sticky/adhesive string-type plugs. I then rode around a thousand miles in ordinary commuting, followed by a 2,000 mile road trip in one week (mostly 80mph+). Since coming back I've put on another 1k miles. No signs of leakage, or the plug working its way out, or anything. Works just fine. That Kenda K671 has probably another 5k miles in it, it's over 10K on it now.

DaBlue1 · October 26th, 2010, 06:11 AM

Most tire manufacturers recommend only permanent repairs to be performed from the inside of the tire, using a combination patch/plug method. Repairs from the outside are considered temporary and should be repaired from the inside as soon as possible. The Tech Uni-Seal® Repair Kit has also been marketed by Honda, Kawasaki, and Yamaha with their own part numbers.

bob706 · October 26th, 2010, 06:11 AM

I would seal the tire from the inside as well.

scotty · October 26th, 2010, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaBlue1

Most tire manufacturers recommend only permanent repairs to be performed from the inside of the tire, using a combination patch/plug method. Repairs from the outside are considered temporary and should be repaired from the inside as soon as possible. The Tech Uni-Seal® Repair Kit has also been marketed by Honda, Kawasaki, and Yamaha with their own part numbers.

Thats what I used when I worked in a auto shop. Easy to do!

randomwalk101 · November 2nd, 2010, 07:44 AM

I plugged it and it's still loosing pressure. Checked some more and there is a stupid staple stuck in other part of the tire causing another leak. Yes a small reg office paper staple. WTF??? Plugged that too and leak stopped.
Btw what's the cheap place to get bt16 tires? I bought 2 extra bt16 front and now need some rears to stick up

dubojr1 · November 2nd, 2010, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by randomwalk101

I plugged it and it's still loosing pressure. Checked some more and there is a stupid staple stuck in other part of the tire causing another leak. Yes a small reg office paper staple. WTF??? Plugged that too and leak stopped.
Btw what's the cheap place to get bt16 tires? I bought 2 extra bt16 front and now need some rears to stick up

Best current deal that I know of...

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...Rear-Tire.aspx

DaBlue1 · November 2nd, 2010, 09:32 AM

Dennis Kirk has good deals also.
http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/tpl/ti...gory=40402,404

October 25th, 2010, 04:37 PM	#1
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	punctured new tire Dang it...my brand new rear BT-16 tire got a metal wire stuck to it and it's loosing pressure...right in the middle between the tread. Since it's new (about 100 miles) i'm going to plug it. Using the Stop-N-Go mushroom plug, when you put the plug in and pull out with a plier to seal it...do you cut off the excess rubber plug off to make it flush? Thanks.

October 25th, 2010, 04:46 PM	#2
tjkamper ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Travis Location: Warwick, RI Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	I'm no expert and I don't know if it is right, but i have always cut the plug off flush with the contact point of the tread, and it has not given me any problems. But that has always been on cars. To this day I've never had a flat on a bike. (Knock on Wood) __________________________________________________ Addicted to anything that has an engine and rolls.

October 25th, 2010, 04:51 PM	#3
highpsiguy ninjette.org guru Name: Kevin Location: Athens Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1981 Honda Cx500 Custom, 2002 Ninja 250 Posts: 289 Blog Entries: 1	Personal preference to me BUT.....NO PLUGS NO PATCHES. Can get new tire for $50 bucks Kenda 671 anyway. You got two tires, take NO chances. I think plugs are fine to get you off side of road and to tire shop, thats it. This seems to be a over and over arguement that I see on the web. My two cents. Ride safe. __________________________________________________ "Rudeness is a weak persons attempt at strength."

October 25th, 2010, 04:56 PM	#4
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	The instructions for the stop-n-go do say to slice off most of the excess "stem", but not so much that it is totally flush with the tire. Leave it a little bit out (a mm or 2 or 3), and the wear of the tire itself will make it even very quickly. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

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October 25th, 2010, 06:02 PM	#6
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	Thanks guys. Yeah thus tire will not see the track so I think plug is okay. Need to get another one for track day.

October 26th, 2010, 06:00 AM	#7
FrugalNinja250 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Frugal Location: Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Several Posts: A lot.	I got a staple, ordinary plain office variety, in my front tire a few months ago. Eventually I found out where the slow leak was, two holes 1/2" apart. Tried patching it but to no avail because the inside of the tire has ribs and the patch wouldn't sit flat. So, I plugged the two holes with ordinary sticky/adhesive string-type plugs. I then rode around a thousand miles in ordinary commuting, followed by a 2,000 mile road trip in one week (mostly 80mph+). Since coming back I've put on another 1k miles. No signs of leakage, or the plug working its way out, or anything. Works just fine. That Kenda K671 has probably another 5k miles in it, it's over 10K on it now.

October 26th, 2010, 06:11 AM	#9
bob706 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Mary Esther, FL Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.	I would seal the tire from the inside as well.

November 2nd, 2010, 07:44 AM	#11
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	I plugged it and it's still loosing pressure. Checked some more and there is a stupid staple stuck in other part of the tire causing another leak. Yes a small reg office paper staple. WTF??? Plugged that too and leak stopped. Btw what's the cheap place to get bt16 tires? I bought 2 extra bt16 front and now need some rears to stick up

November 2nd, 2010, 09:32 AM	#13
DaBlue1 Long Time Rider Name: Blue Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Dennis Kirk has good deals also. http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/tpl/ti...gory=40402,404