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[dick65 0]

removed a horse tack from the rear tyre on the cat this afternoon,the thing went flat in seconds so decided to plug it as theres plenty life left in it so got one of these on order - I might add some rubber glue as well   

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ATV-Quad-Tubeless-Tyre-Puncture-Plugger-Repair-Kit-/301159578398?pt=UK_CartsParts_Vehicles_ATVQuad_Trike_Parts_Accessories_SM&hash=item461e827b1e

[haveugot1 0]

Thats bloody unlucky m8. But a good kit will sort it out for now.  

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

I would only ever use it as a get you home fix , just put it down as one of them and buy a new one m8 , it will never wear like the rest of the tyre being a different compound

[gravelrash 0]

That's unlucky Dick! only you will know if your happy with the repair, but I did think these self fit plugs were a temporary repair   When I got a nail in the rear of new pilot road 2 after 300 miles I took them to C&S tyres in Middlesbrough who plugged it for me for a £10nner 3000 miles later and its still fine (and I do keep checking) hope they work for you Dick.

[dick65 0]

that's a good repair mike and for a tenner m8  

I suppose its worth a try i use the bike daily but im tempted to add some rubber glue for peace of mind its a Michelin pilot rd 2 as well  

[BanditMike 0]

@gravelrash wrote:

That's unlucky Dick! only you will know if your happy with the repair, but I did think these self fit plugs were a temporary repair   When I got a nail in the rear of new pilot road 2 after 300 miles I took them to C&S tyres in Middlesbrough who plugged it for me for a £10nner 3000 miles later and its still fine  (and I do keep checking) hope they work for you Dick.

Must remember that if I get a puncture Mike. Good group of lads at C&S   

[flange 0]

I have no probs getting a tyre plugged at a tyre dealer.The head of the D.I.Y ones are much smaller than the dealers.I know its because the dealer inserts from inside the tyre.
Hope it works for you.  I don't think i'd have the confidence to do it/try it myself.

[dick65 0]

that's true m8 and if it doesent work I can get a maxxis tour delivered for £56   

[gravelrash 0]

If I remember right Dick I think the DIY ones are limited on the max speed you can do, and I dont think its as fast as you normally ride!   

[dick65 0]

@gravelrash wrote:

If I remember right Dick I think the DIY ones are limited on the max speed you can do, and I dont think its as fast as you normally ride!   

new tyre then mike    

[gravelrash 0]

I know Alan got that very same kit for when he went to France and it is a quality one so I would have a good read of the instructions and make your decision but as Flange says the tyre service ones are inserted from the inside. Be worth trying though mate even if only for the practice. You can be pit crew chief on the rideout.     

[dick65 0]

 im coming on the Ace so i'll put it under the seat   

[flange 0]

@dick65 wrote:

that's true m8 and if it doesent work I can get a maxxis tour delivered for £56   

Had them on a 600 hornet that i bought.Peg down after 2 miles from home in summer. In the wet.I'm slow then but never had a moment.  

[dick65 0]

maxxis ordered    

[haveugot1 0]

@dick65 wrote:

maxxis ordered    

brilliant tyres m8, had them on bandit and had so much more confidence with the bike.  

[dick65 0]

tyre arrived this afternoon - get it fitted tomorrow , while I had the wheel out I stripped and cleaned the back end amazing how much crud accumulates there   

[madsod 0]

Nice one Dick