Author Topic: Fixing a flat (Tyre plug rubber mushroom type) (Read 10519 times)

Brock · « **on:** October 23, 2012, 07:24:54 PM »

Have you come out to this,

Its a bugger aint it.

Its screwed.

Brock · « **Reply #1 on:** October 23, 2012, 07:33:05 PM »

Its time to get out the repair kit.

Brock · « **Reply #2 on:** October 23, 2012, 07:39:43 PM »

Now that the screw is out, lock the wheel in gear (its much easier to work with.

Take the reaming tool and clean up the hole.

Now fit the insertion nozzle to the fitting tool. ( apply a little petroleum jelly to the inside of the nozzlw first, it helps the plug slide through)

and push it into the tyre.

and remove the handle, and you are left with this.

Brock · « **Reply #3 on:** October 23, 2012, 07:45:10 PM »

Take the plug insertion tool, and load a plug into it, back off the allen head screw first.

Pop in the plug

and push the mushroom inside the tool (makes it easier to go into the nozzle).

And fit it to the nozzle

Use the Allen key to screw the plug into the tyre, screw the plug in til it stops

Brock · « **Reply #4 on:** October 23, 2012, 07:49:39 PM »

Remove the insertion tool, and you should have this.

give the tail a pull until about 50mm long to seat it, let it go and cut the tail off with supplied knife, and you have this.

.

Brock · « **Reply #5 on:** October 23, 2012, 08:01:52 PM »

Now all thats left to do is connect the Slime pocket pump to the power socket on your bike and inflate the tyre. It takes a while, so make sure the engine is running when you do it or you may need to use the Jumper lead mod that you are planning to do next week.

While waiting for the pump, put the plug kit back in its bag and put it put it away. start putting the panniers back on. bynow, the tyre should be inflated, so turn off engine and check for further leaks. put the rest of the kit away, refit the seat and go riding.

I think I have been riding on this tyre in a flattish condition all day, and didnt notice. Its suffered a bit of excess wear and will have to be replaced shortly. I dint notice any handling problems. and I covered about 200 Ks today. ( work pays for most of it

guess the mile allowance will have to go to a new tyre)

Biggles · « **Reply #6 on:** October 23, 2012, 08:28:52 PM »

Great "How To" there Brock!
I hadn't seen the mushroom type before. They look a little more convincing than the fabric "Worm" type that I have used.
I'd often wondered how you got the mushroom head inside the tyre. Seeing is believing!
I bought the worm type at Supacheap Auto. Where did you get the mushie?

saaz · « **Reply #7 on:** October 23, 2012, 08:45:45 PM »

The worms can work ok, but I have had one case in a car tyre where they did not do the job long term, more of a temporary fix. Another time they worked for the next 20,000kms with no loss of tyre pressure.

I have read that the mushroom types applied form the outside may not work sometimes either as they may shear. The best way, which is not practical, is to take the tyre off and repair from the inside.

Either way, a repair is better than walking or the tow truck.

Brock · « **Reply #8 on:** October 23, 2012, 09:15:11 PM »

Got the kit here Biggles.

https://www.tomcatdistribution.com.au/stop-and-go-tire-repair-kits

The plug may only last a couple of hundred Ks, but its way better than a 2hr wait for a multi hundred tow. I will let you know if it fails, ( i will just stick in another)

Sabie · « **Reply #9 on:** October 23, 2012, 10:18:40 PM »

Hey Brock, is that a temp fix or is it good enough for the remaining life of the tyre.

Looks a great kit, searching for one for myself now. Thanks for the heads up.

Brock · « **Reply #10 on:** October 23, 2012, 10:50:15 PM »

The tyre is about had it, but the plug will stay in until the tyre is replaced in a week or three. That should be 300 - 1000 ks

Biggles · « **Reply #11 on:** October 23, 2012, 11:15:38 PM »

Quote from: Brock on October 23, 2012, 09:15:11 PM

Got the kit here Biggles.

https://www.tomcatdistribution.com.au/stop-and-go-tire-repair-kits

Strike! $41.95! That's three times dearer than the Worm kit. Still, if they're better...
Seems from various experiences reported so far that you just try and see how they go, regardless of which ones you buy.
For any Newbies reading this, there are plenty of disclaimers about using any of them- accidents have been attributed to failures in the US.
Rather than open a whole new thread of horror stories, you can find lots more info with a bit of research.

BigTed · « **Reply #12 on:** November 04, 2012, 11:08:59 AM »

Quote from: Brock on October 23, 2012, 07:33:05 PM

Hi Brock - where did you get this little beauty (the pump)?

Brock · « **Reply #13 on:** November 04, 2012, 11:18:48 AM »

Not dure, might have been Repco, Auto One.

I saw something similar in Tyres for Bikes yesterday, it was a slime brand as well.

Brock · « **Reply #14 on:** November 12, 2012, 09:38:43 AM »

How the plug looks from the inside.

Biggles · « **Reply #15 on:** November 12, 2012, 12:53:19 PM »

Quote from: Brock on November 12, 2012, 09:38:43 AM

How the plug looks from the inside.

WOW! I'll be the first to ask. How did you get the camera inside the tyre?

TheMechwarrior · « **Reply #16 on:** November 12, 2012, 01:21:45 PM »

Looks great Brock!

Thanks for that, I'll be buying me one right now!

Sabie · « **Reply #17 on:** November 12, 2012, 02:43:05 PM »

Quote from: Biggles on November 12, 2012, 12:53:19 PM

Quote from: Brock on November 12, 2012, 09:38:43 AM
How the plug looks from the inside.

WOW! I'll be the first to ask. How did you get the camera inside the tyre?

Key hole surgery......

TheMechwarrior · « **Reply #18 on:** November 12, 2012, 03:08:28 PM »

Quote from: BigTed (aka Rob) on November 04, 2012, 11:08:59 AM

Hi Brock - where did you get this little beauty (the pump)?

Just found em on Ebay mate, about to buy one myself.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SLIME-TIRE-TOP-OFF-COMPACT-12-VOLT-PUMP-TURN-OFF-TPMS-/360486458236?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item53eeaad37c

Brock · « **Reply #19 on:** November 12, 2012, 03:55:34 PM »

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How did you get the camera inside the tyre?

It was easy, just stuffed my Samsung galaxy S II down the valve, then used the App i got off the web to take the pic..... It was a bugga getting the camera out again, the App for that wont work until you pay for it.

I really took the pic when I had the tyre replaced with a PR3 at Tyres for Bikes in Vic Park.

Sabie · « **Reply #20 on:** November 12, 2012, 04:25:27 PM »

Buggar Brock, you let the cat outta the bag, we had em going for awhile...

STeveo · « **Reply #21 on:** November 14, 2012, 06:19:38 PM »

Called into the local REPCO today and the little slime pumps are $41.00. Bit cheaper on ebay for $12.99 and $16.00 shipping.

Biggles · « **Reply #22 on:** November 14, 2012, 06:46:09 PM »

Quote from: STeveo on November 14, 2012, 06:19:38 PM

Called into the local REPCO today and the little slime pumps are $41.00. Bit cheaper on ebay for $12.99 and $16.00 shipping.

Did the Repco one have a pressure gauge and LED light? It's not on their website. I see Amazon have also got them for US$12.99 plus postage.
There is another one on eBay for $35 that doesn't appear to have a pressure guage but may be more compact. It mentions a pencil gauge. It delivers 300 psi!

saaz · « **Reply #23 on:** November 14, 2012, 07:35:42 PM »

I bought three of the slimes on special over ebay - forget how much but they were pretty cheap. They are the ones with LED and pressure gauge, but you don't set a pressure. The pressure gauge is reasonably accurate, but I check with a pressure gauge anyway. While a pump might deliver 300psi, if the volume is small it might take a while.

STeveo · « **Reply #24 on:** November 14, 2012, 09:00:13 PM »

Did the Repco one have a pressure gauge and LED light? It's not on their website. I see Amazon have also got them for US$12.99 plus postage.
There is another one on eBay for $35 that doesn't appear to have a pressure guage but may be more compact. It mentions a pencil gauge. It delivers 300 psi!
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Yes Biggles, had the gauge and light.

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Author Topic: Fixing a flat (Tyre plug rubber mushroom type) (Read 10519 times)