Plugged tyre

[Fearful fifer]

First puncture for a while today, fixed by recovery with a plug. What would the general consensus be for running the tyre pressure between now and gettting the tyre replaced (probably the weekend):

Run at normal pressure
Or
Run at reduced pressure
Or
Do only essential mileage and get tyre replaced pronto...

[jjones]

Ran a plug on my 2010 cbr1000rr without altering anything for around 3000 miles. Have a plug on my s1000rr which has been there for 500 miles and will be there until the tyre needs replacing.

[xeny]

Run at normal pressure until the tyre wears out. Personally I'd get a proper mushroom plug fitted and consider the tyre good as new unless you have LSR ambitions.

[2wheelsjimmy]

This makes me think I should buy a plugged kit to keep under the seat.

Anyone got one they’ve used, to recommend?

[jjones]

2wheelsjimmy said:

This makes me think I should buy a plugged kit to keep under the seat.

Anyone got one they’ve used, to recommend?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAR-VAN-TRUCK-AGRI-TYRE-TIRE-PUNCTURE-REPAIR-KIT-WITH-20-STRINGS-PLUG-INSERT/322017760338?epid=2117555471&hash=item4af9c11452:g:~4QAAOSwn1FZtc20

Have one identical to this, used twice, worked fine both times.

[Andy XRV]

I carry one of these under my seat. Has got me out of trouble twice and also a mate on an autobahn. Has the air and adaptor which are essential. My Multi rear took 3 bottles to get to 35 psi so now i carry a few more bottles just in case. Worth every penny

http://www.getgeared.co.uk/gear-gremlin-tyre-repai...

[DanGPR]

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

Have used this several times on euro trips and in the UK.
Personally tested deep into 3 digits on the speedo... Will last the life of the tyre at usual pressure.

[2wheelsjimmy]

Thanks all! Perfect.

[CQ8]

Alternatively, try a Bike Universal Tyre Transformer Plug.

Just google B.U.T.T. Plug, should bring up plenty of options...

[MotorsportTom]

CQ8 said:

Alternatively, try a Bike Universal Tyre Transformer Plug.

Just google B.U.T.T. Plug, should bring up plenty of options...

Have bought one of these before and they are just the job, 10/10 would recommend

[Richyboy]

Running with a plug in the rear is well. Usually I replace it but have a tire pressure indicator on bike so going to see how it goes.

[sjtscott]

Fearful fifer said:

First puncture for a while today, fixed by recovery with a plug. What would the general consensus be for running the tyre pressure between now and gettting the tyre replaced (probably the weekend):

Run at normal pressure
Or
Run at reduced pressure
Or
Do only essential mileage and get tyre replaced pronto...

You forgot the safer more correct and cheaper solution- only do essential mileage and get the tyre professionally fixed with a plug from the inside (requires the tyre to come off the rim) 90% of my punctures over the 21 years I've been riding can be fixed like this.
Current Pilot Road 4 rear tyre is sporting 3 (the max possible for safety I'm told) of these!

Edited by sjtscott on Thursday 11th January 16:24

[Fearful fifer]

Thanks for the replies, briefly out on Bike tonight, replacement fitting booked for sat am. Bike felt ok tonight, quite obvious gap between plug and tyre but I presume that is inevitable. Pressure stayed solid for the 10 miles I was out.

Should be fine for 35 mile commute and then 15 mile journey to garage on Saturday...

[ccr32]

sjtscott said:

You forgot the safer more correct and cheaper solution- only do essential mileage and get the tyre professionally fixed with a plug from the inside (requires the tyre to come off the rim) 90% of my punctures over the 21 years I've been riding can be fixed like this.
Current Pilot Road 4 rear tyre is sporting 3 (the max possible for safety I'm told) of these!

Edited by sjtscott on Thursday 11th January 16:24

I would say this too.