Things You'll Need:
- Motorcycle tire repair kit
- Screwdriver
- Rubber cement
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Step 1
Keep a repair kit with your motorcycle at all times. A standard repair kit from your bike's manufacturer will normally contain a box cutter or razor blade, spare CO2 cartridge, a tire pressure gauge, a valve stem remover, a spare stem and a plug insertion device. Practice using this kit on an old tire so when the time comes you know exactly what to do.
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Step 2
Check the tire for the damage. If you find a nail or other piece of debris lodged into the tire, check the rest of the tire before fixing it to ensure that's the only damaged place. If you can't find the exact puncture mark, check the valve stem to see if it's leaking air.
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Step 3
Remove the item that punctured the tire carefully. If it's a nail or a rock, pull it out slowly to minimize further damage. If it's a screw, use a screwdriver from your repair kit and unscrew it. Pulling out a screw can cause more of the tire to tear giving you a bigger hole to patch.
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Step 4
Clean and prepare the puncture site. Use water or a moist towelette to wipe off any dirt on the tire. Prepare the tire by using a plug insertion device in your repair kit to roughen up the area. This will help adhesive glue stick better.
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Step 5
Take the rubber cement and put a small amount on the insertion device. Push it into the tire wound to get the glue on the inside, edges and outside of the tire.
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Step 6
Cover the new plug with rubber cement. You want to get it fully wet, but not so much that the cement is dripping off the plug. Attach the plug to the insertion device and slowly push it into the tire. When the plug is in all the way, carefully pull out the insertion device.
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Step 7
Place water around the edges of the new plug. If the water doesn't bubble, that means air isn't escaping and the plug is secure. Refill the tire with your CO2 cartridge and you're ready to get back on the road.
