Just got a damn hole in the middle of a 500 mile Pirelli Diablo 200/55 on my Tuono. First thought was, there goes $300 .... Seems like this might work according to the youtube and is supposed to be 'permanent'. Any firsthand experience with this plug kit? $15 is a bit cheaper than a new tire.
Be sure to lightly sand the inside of the carcass in the area where the patch will make contact. This will allow for a better bond between the tire and patch once the glue has been applied. I've ridden on a couple tires with plug patches and am still alive to tell the story
When I worked in dealership we quit plugging street tires for liability. A neighboring shop got sued so we made that decision. I have run that style plenty and never had a problem as long as it wasn't a gash.
Alright, sounds like i should be ok. My girl was on her bike when it happened about 3 miles from home. I looked over my right shoulder to change lanes, and bam i hit something. Piece of metal, came up into the bike and banged around. She went to the house, got the truck, regular plugs, and compressor. I made it home but the plug was already ripped out of it. 1st and only motorcycle flat tire in 30-ish yrs.
Combo plug patches are permanent and work great when installed properly. I worked at a tire shop for years and installed hundreds. Unfortunately, they aren’t that easy to install. Sanding/buffing the inside of the tire until smooth is important. Using the right amount of cement and waiting for it to dry before applying the patch is necessary, especially if the patches are lower quality. Roller-ing the patch to apply a ton of pressure and taring over it helps make it permanent. Maybe you can find a YouTube video or two if the kit instructions are lacking.
