What tyre plug kit?

chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

Anyone have any recommendations? I was stranded last night and Tyreweld that C_dug very kindly brought to me just pissed out of the hole.

The guy who fixed it used these figure 8 rubber band things with a load of glue.

I want a kit that can be used at the roadside, isn't shit, and that I can lob in my bag and forget about.
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Andy_Pagin · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Nov 2010 Karma :

I use a 9-part Tire-Tackle kit, and a tube of bicycle inner-tube glue. It's one of those rubber string & darning-needle kits. Works very well, as far as I'm concerned the repairs are permanent and never leak.
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Moo. · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Jan 2009 Karma :

Sounds like one of these.. comes with the figure of 8 bungs. I have one under the seat, but never needed it..

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REMA-TIP-TOP-TYRE-PUNCTURE-REPAIR-KIT-SCOOTER-MOTORCYCLE-MOTORBIKE-ATV-QUAD-BIKE-/161577023048?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item259ebdb648
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........................ · Spanner Monkey Joined: 15 Jan 2014 Karma :

This one

https://www.amazon.co.uk/STOP-POCKET-TYRE-PLUGGER-KIT/dp/B003VE0ZL6

I've tried others but this one is the one I have the most faith in. Done bike and car tyres with it.

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esullivan · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 06 Mar 2012 Karma :

I use this one:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/GRYYP-CARGOL-TURN-REPAIR-MOTORCYCLE/dp/B00313JSHE

But I've never had to use it. Like you, I was stuck once and needed RAC and bought this afterward. I haven't needed it since.

The reason I went with this one is it looks really easy -- you twist a screw-like thing into the puncture, break off the handle, then pump up. It's probably not a permanent fix, like the glue/rubber kits, but it will get me home and/or a garage, which is what I want. I wouldn't trust a tyre I had repaired, anyway.

I don't use the compressed air things. I have a small compressor that plugs into my 12v, which I also haven't used except to pump up an air mattress while camping.
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........................ · Spanner Monkey Joined: 15 Jan 2014 Karma :

I would say so yes. The bike tyre has since been changed due to the tyre reaching its wear limit with the plug in place, the car tyre is still on the tyre and holding pressure no problem.

chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

TheArchitect · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Dec 2013 Karma :

I got this recently after my "what tools do you carry" thread... no idea how good it is as never had to use it yet but reviews seem good.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/AUTOart-TYRE-REPAIR-KIT/dp/B003VE669G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1429093201&sr=8-1&keywords=motorcycle+tyre+repair+kit
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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

I'm liking the look of the Rev's one most I think. Thumbs Up

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Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

I'm sold.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCVNRtmxHEs

Thanks all.
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Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.

ws4936 · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 Sep 2009 Karma :

chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

ws4936 · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 Sep 2009 Karma :

And just to add, as Andy mentions, if you see the nail/drill bit/screwdriver/insert other offending item here, get your kit ready, primed and when you remove the item, ream and insert plug quickly to avoid a major loss of air. If that means reading instructions first to familiarise yourself with the steps, then that'll save you a lot of time once it's plugged. You should be able to remove item, cover hole with finger, realm hole and cover hole with finger, plug tyre with very little air loss. Just be prepared. Thumbs Up

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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

I have pliers already thanks for the advice all, the video was quite helpful I thought Thumbs Up

PUNCTURE COME AT ME BRO.

In a week or so after I have the kit
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Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.

ws4936 · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 Sep 2009 Karma :

Yes, the better the realming, the better the plug. And I also bought these: https://search.ebay.co.uk/171748771570 and threw in as many as I could to fill out the pouch as you will (depending on when you see the tyre's state) probably need more than what's supplied.
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mudcow007 · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Feb 2012 Karma :

just incase you dont know of this place for C02 bottles too

clicky

im not connected to them at all but used em for years for my pedal bike gas stuff

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Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Yup, mushrooms for me. I've had one work where strings (and plenty of vulcanising solution) had failed to seal a hole twice.
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bamt · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Dec 2013 Karma :

The Rema ones failed for me - I'm not sure if the insertion tool was bad (too sharp where it holds the plugs?), but the plugs just ripped when being put in (with plenty of their vlucanising/lube solution used). The Cargol ones (bought in desperation as it was a Sunday and it was all the local bike shop had - no strings!) didn't work as the hole was too big. They don't inspire confidence anyway, being hard plastic.
The Stop'n'Go kit works perfectly!

chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :