Slime tire plug kit

toua70 · May 28th, 2013, 12:37 PM

While doing my oil change yesterday, a nail in my rear tire was discovered. I have a trip to san diego tomorrow (roughly 2 hours commute one way) has anyone used the slime tire plug kit? My uncle used it on his gixxer and said it works - just want others opinion for peace of mind I guess. I am buying a new tire online and unfortunately, shops around my area are out of the tires for my bike. I am running the battlax s20 150/16/70 and want the same size tire and same brand. Would the plug be okay to commute approximately 200-250 miles? its a very tiny nail but not sure how far it penetrated. I haven't pulled it out yet. I just bought the tire plug kit and planning to plug it after work. I'm going to pull out the nail to see if it even penetrated all the way through if not, i'll just leave it. But back to the original question. Has anyone ever used the slime tire plug kit and if so, will it last?

csmith12 · May 28th, 2013, 12:40 PM

Yea, used it to get home last weekend. Clean the area well and do a good job plugging it. Double check it with water and watching for bubbles.

You can always have it patched from the inside ya know.... either way you should be good for your trip.

Best of luck and enjoy!

EDIT: If you deem that you not going to plug it, still double check the area for a "slow" leak with water.

rojoracing53 · May 28th, 2013, 12:41 PM

Never used a slime plug but your standard plug kits would be fine for a few thousand miles. If the slime model is the same but with their name I wouldn't worry about it.

toua70 · May 28th, 2013, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Yea, used it to get home last weekend. Clean the area well and do a good job plugging it. Double check it with water and watching for bubbles.

You can always have it patched from the inside ya know.... either way you should be good for your trip.

Best of luck and enjoy!

EDIT: If you deem that you not going to plug it, still double check the area for a "slow" leak with water.

Thanks guys. I do want to get it patch but im at work til 6pm and unable to get to the shop and its my only transportation. I did call LBMS and they are packed. I called three dealerships and non had my tire. So, I'll just plug it and wait for the new one to come. Thanks guys!

toua70 · May 28th, 2013, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rojoracing53

Never used a slime plug but your standard plug kits would be fine for a few thousand miles. If the slime model is the same but with their name I wouldn't worry about it.

Thanks! Appreciate it.

rojoracing53 · May 28th, 2013, 01:11 PM

This is why everyone needs a RojoRacing tire changing stand. That way you could remove and patch your tire at your leisure after hours

crazymadbastard · May 28th, 2013, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rojoracing53

This is why everyone needs a RojoRacing tire changing stand. That way you could remove and patch your tire at your leisure after hours

I dont know wth that is but gimme 2 please!

Joshorilla · May 28th, 2013, 01:18 PM

I used the slime tape that lines your inner tube and expands to fill punctures on my mountain bikes back in the day, their products are very good.

rojoracing53 · May 28th, 2013, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by crazymadbastard

I dont know wth that is but gimme 2 please!

I made a DIY on here somewhere on how to make the stand as for the bar, try looking into a mojo bar(lever)

Link to original page on YouTube.

I had a nail a few months back so I just popped the tire off, cleaned it, patched it, balanced it and mounted it in like 20 minutes for the price of the patch.

crazymadbastard · May 28th, 2013, 05:08 PM

Pretty slick machine.

toua70 · May 28th, 2013, 05:42 PM

Lol turns out it is just a small piece of glass.. definitely looked like the head of a small nail. I removed it.. there is a small cut but no leak. Its the size of those nerds candy so it didn't puncture the tire. Guess ill just keep the kit just incase

May 28th, 2013, 12:37 PM	#1
toua70 ninjette.org guru Name: Toua Location: Long Beach Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 and Gsx-R 750 k8 (out of commission) Posts: 482	Slime tire plug kit While doing my oil change yesterday, a nail in my rear tire was discovered. I have a trip to san diego tomorrow (roughly 2 hours commute one way) has anyone used the slime tire plug kit? My uncle used it on his gixxer and said it works - just want others opinion for peace of mind I guess. I am buying a new tire online and unfortunately, shops around my area are out of the tires for my bike. I am running the battlax s20 150/16/70 and want the same size tire and same brand. Would the plug be okay to commute approximately 200-250 miles? its a very tiny nail but not sure how far it penetrated. I haven't pulled it out yet. I just bought the tire plug kit and planning to plug it after work. I'm going to pull out the nail to see if it even penetrated all the way through if not, i'll just leave it. But back to the original question. Has anyone ever used the slime tire plug kit and if so, will it last? __________________________________________________ Omoplariangle-bar

May 28th, 2013, 12:40 PM	#2
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Yea, used it to get home last weekend. Clean the area well and do a good job plugging it. Double check it with water and watching for bubbles. You can always have it patched from the inside ya know.... either way you should be good for your trip. Best of luck and enjoy! EDIT: If you deem that you not going to plug it, still double check the area for a "slow" leak with water. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

May 28th, 2013, 05:08 PM	#10
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	Pretty slick machine. __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

May 28th, 2013, 05:42 PM	#11
toua70 ninjette.org guru Name: Toua Location: Long Beach Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 and Gsx-R 750 k8 (out of commission) Posts: 482	Lol turns out it is just a small piece of glass.. definitely looked like the head of a small nail. I removed it.. there is a small cut but no leak. Its the size of those nerds candy so it didn't puncture the tire. Guess ill just keep the kit just incase __________________________________________________ Omoplariangle-bar

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