Rear tire puncture - any emergency advice?

[Anthony5900]

i had a puncture 2 week ago now, i used a rope plug to plug it and 2 weeks on no leaks not pressure loss so ill ride it till the tyre is done.
it was basically dead centre so no safety issues as far as i am concerned.

but i patch any tyre as long as its not the side wall.

 

[Gregger]

I found the trick to ensuring the rope plugs seal is to use the rubber cement provided. I had a situation once when I noticed a nail in my tire while cleaning the bike. Went to plug it but the cement in the kit had leaked forcing me to use a dry plug... no good. Got some fresh cement and voila... good to go.

 

[thomasbenjamin]

I have used a standard plug repair kit (which I carry, purchased at an automotive shop) to plug my rear tire a couple of times. There are various types and they pretty well all work. I also carry a small compressor with the kit. Fits where my air filter used to be. Regarding having the tire repaired, I have never had a problem wearing the tire out with the plug left in it but to each their own. It also depends on the size of the nail hole and wear it is???

It's great to hear that you've had success using a standard plug repair kit for your rear tire! Having a small compressor on hand is definitely a smart move for quick fixes on the road. I agree that whether to leave the plug in or get a professional repair depends on the size and location of the puncture. As long as the plug is holding and the tire isn’t compromised, riding it out seems like a practical approach. S

 

[cootertwo]

I've been running for a couple thousand miles on a rear CobraChrome that' I got plugged at my local bike workshop because I picked up a chipboard screw somewhere along the way.
I didn't trust myself doing the plug.
The tyre is almost done and I have a new one waiting here to go on. Might just eek out the last millimetre or two of tread to the end of the biking season (maybe not, we will see).

I have a question regarding flat tyres and the 2.5 Rocket. If you have a complete flat on either of the tyres, will the bike still stay up on the side stand on a level floor?

I have the occasional nightmare thought that if I got a full on flat tyre, the bike would have already hit the floor......which is a bit concerning. Hopefully someone has been there but not had to pick up the bike from the garage floor.

On my earlier models, it is very "iffy" Right now, I have my 05, with a flat rear, and I keep a jack stand under the rail on the right side, just to make sure it doesn't go that way, until I get to replacing the rear tire.

 

[RockOn]

Several months ago I rode my Harley over a screw on my way to meet my riding buddies at a local Harley dealer. Well, I had both a repair kit and a compressor, so did one of my buddies with a CO2 gadget who came to help me. My tires,(Pirelli Night Dragons), had gotten so thin that nothing short of a new tire was going to work. Got a flatbed truck to take me just a few miles to the local rip-off dealer who charged me $1000.00 for two new Dunlop Americans plus install labor. Bastards! If I can help it, I will never give HD another nickel of my money now that I know about their INSANE WOKENESS. I will also never give Triumph another penny of my money, thanks to the absolutely crap POS dealership in my area. They do not give a flying F..K about customers.

 

[cootertwo]

I just bought one of these things. Looks OK, sorta heavy, like maybe there's really something inside. Might be handier than my other compressors that you have to hook to the battery etc. etc. Amazon.com
I've had, "so far" 3 rear tire flats, and they ain't no fun! I carry rope plugs and a compressor, but the phone, and a wrecker company that knows how to load and tow a bike, is needed. Or a friend with a trailer. I also have "Ride-On" sealer in all my tires.