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Post by Randy_R on Jan 4, 2015 23:03:55 GMT -5
I had the lucky opportunity to have 2 flat tires at the same time this last ride. As a bonus each tire had at least 2 holes. I'm so lucky.... Anyway Tyler mentioned to me that the proper way to use a plug is to spin it until the part inside the tire forms a knot. I can't seem to do it but now think it's due to too much rubber cement. I had been thinking my plugs were too short but in the attached video the guy says to leave only 1/4" sticking out. Maybe the problem I have is most plugs are in the sidewall and there is not enough rubber to hold the plug. I tried it several times but when spinning it pulls the plug inside the tire.
Anyway posting this for conversation. How can plugs be knotted inside the tire on an atv?
I did go ahead and order some 8" long plugs. That seems like it would help.
For what it's worth my tires are now holding air from the last ride. Took a couple of more plugs. I ordered replacement tires but now think I might get another few rides out of them. Worst case I get to test my plugging skills more... lol -- not!
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Post by Randy_R on Jan 4, 2015 23:23:51 GMT -5
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Post by Ken K on Jan 5, 2015 7:47:00 GMT -5
I have the Stop n Go kit and carry it on the BMW. I've had the opportunity to use it on the street bike (tread) and on the Durango ( sidewall). It works great and much easier to do once you read the instructions. I don't think it would be much help with a large sidewall gash though. Both of the timse I used it was for simple, single nail punctures.
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Post by Wiley M on Jan 5, 2015 9:46:55 GMT -5
I've always twisted the plugs when I put them in but I only put them in about 1/4 of the way then twist which pulls them in and typically don't use cement as it's usually dried up when I need it.
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Post by Scott S on Jan 5, 2015 13:25:52 GMT -5
When Tyler was plugging up the sidewall cut on my tire he used the twisting method which worked good. Bob let Tyler used his plug inserting tool which was the old style where it was more like a hook with one side open. Bob's made it much easier to pull the tool out without jerking the plug out but a little harder to twist the plug. I think i'm going to try and get both types which might be handy for different situations
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Post by Allen S on Jan 5, 2015 21:11:35 GMT -5
I got one of the mushroom plug kits also . Mine is a pistol inserted .also seen sidewall fixed with about fiv or six inserts in it. It had a pretty big hole in it.i got to get some more plugs for mine.mine says the plgs are vulingnizeing also.
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Post by Randy_R on Jan 21, 2015 19:43:51 GMT -5
So I washed my Rzr on Monday and realized the rear tire was slowly leaking in the plugs at the rim. This gave me the opportunity to try the 8" long plug's I ordered. The result was that I can twist those to the point where they knot within the rim. It still takes some skill to pull the plug tool out since it really turns into a gummy ball inside the tire. It took 3 plugs but showed no leaks. I will check it again on Saturday.
If that still leaks i will try one of the mushroom plugs since I have them also.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2015 22:45:48 GMT -5
Thanks for sharing these tips. By the way, need help me in finding the right ATV tires. There's a lot of tire brands and i'm still undecided on what to purchase. any tire recommendations? I've seen Maxxis and ITP tires online. Are these good buys?
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Post by Larry M on Jul 31, 2015 6:13:10 GMT -5
Maxxis Bighorn. This is the tire most of us have. There are two versions, the original and 2.0. The 2.0 is thinner walled and has smaller lobes on the side. Get the original Maxxis Bighorns. Where ever you get them, check out www.rockymountainatvmc.com/ with their free shipping. Larry M
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