The Best Way to Fix a Flat Motorcycle Tire
To fix a motorcycle's flat tire, you need to remove the tire from the frame and the rim. The object that has punctured the tire must be removed from the inside of the tire. A motorcycle patch kit will seal the hole in the tire from the inside and keep the tire in running condition from many more miles. You will need a basic knowledge of the motorcycle that you are fixing and a few basic tools. Almost every auto parts store will have the motorcycle tire patch kit.
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Instructions
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Raise the motorcycle off the ground using the motorcycle jack. Remove the axle retaining nut from the axle with the flat tire using the wrench.
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Tap out the axle from the tire using the rubber-tipped hammer and remove the tire from the frame of the motorcycle. Pry the tire off of the rim using the crow bar and remove the tire from the rim.
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Locate the hole that is in the tire and remove the object that is in the tire. Use the tar that is in the tire patch kit to seal the hole in the tire. Allow the tar to completely dry overnight.
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Replace the tire to the rim the same way that you remove it. Replace the tire to the frame of the motorcycle. Replace the axle to the frame to secure the tire to the frame. Replace the axle retaining nut to the axle and tighten the nut using the wrench.
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