Riding in the cool mountains or along the warm beach on a motorcycle is a thing of beauty. But all it takes is one stray nail or piece of glass to bring your outing to a halt. A flat tire can either be a minor bump in the road or something that brings your trip to an abrupt stop. With proper preparation, a motorcyclist can be right back on the road.
Inspect the tire for the cause of the flat. Determine whether more than one object is causing the flat.
Remove the object from the tire. If it is a screw or has sharp edges, twist or rotate the object out of the tire instead of yanking it out.
Remove any dirt or grime from the area around the puncture. Wash the area with water to prevent any debris from seeping into the puncture.
Push the rasp or plug-insertion tool in and out of the puncture to remove any stray debris.
Apply the rubber cement to the plug-insertion tool and work it into the puncture. Push the rubber cement into the puncture and work the tool in and out in the same manner as in Step 1.
Apply a small amount of rubber cement to the tire plug. Insert the plug into the puncture with the plug-insertion tool until there is about a half-inch sticking outside the tire.
Inflate the tire with the CO2 cartridges. Fill the tire partially, then pour water around the plug to check for air bubbles. Air bubbles are an unwanted sign that air is still leaking from the puncture.
Using the remaining CO2 cartridges, inflate the tire fully to a point until it can support your weight. Using a razor blade, slice off the exposed part of the plug as close to the tire's surface as possible.
