I bought a new set of pilot power 2ct 2 months ago i have only put about 1000 miles on them and i got a flat from a small piece of metal. The hole is small and i wanted some feedback on using a plug or a patch or any advice, im trying to avoid buying a new one so any help would be appreciated. Thanks

I need some of your great advice guys. I have a pilot power 2ct only about two months old, 1kml on them and i got a small hole, like very small like if you took a staple and straightend it out, thats what the piece i pulled out of it looked like. Anyway i am trying to avaoid buying a new one and i wanted advice on plug/patching, the local yamaha shop wants $80 to fix it but is it worth it? Will it last? And most of all is it safe? Please give me your insight, i would appreciate it. Thanks

80 to fix it is way to much. Just buy the tire for what 40 50 more.

Check this run flat gel out, It isnt like the fix-a-flat stuff. It looks pretty legit, and should help you with this problem long term. I'm having it installed when I buy new tires next season.


Rhino Motorcycle Tires treatment - run-flat (http://www.discountpartcenter.com/tire_reviews_and_news/10-30-09-Rhino-Motorcycle-Tires-treatment-run-flat.htm)

If you aren't racing or hitting the corners extremely hard I would take it to a tire repair shop and have them patch it as long as it's not close to the side wall. I've had tires patched before and they worked well but most places won't do it so you'll have to find one.

I wouldn't use the fill stuff that unbalances your tire no matter what you use :shrug

I let them go on the rear, Never on the front.

Yep, if it's the front, replace the tire. If it's the rear and at least 1" from the side wall, take it to a shop and have them put a patch plug in. I've used regular rope style plugs without issue though too.

I wouldn't use the fill stuff that unbalances your tire no matter what you use :shrug


Not with this new rhino tire stuff, Its a film that runs the length of the inside of the tire. It isnt a wishy washy gel that fills it and it doesn't melt at the temperatures bike tires are regularly submitted to, So its ur call man, but this stuff would prevent you from ever worrying about flats again or unbalanced tire issues.
Just think of all the money ull save on tow trucks haha

Just think of all the money ull save on tow trucks haha


A TOW TRUCK ISNT AN ISSUE, I HAVE MY OWN, IM A REPOSESSOR.:thanks

Yeah i agree but the tire is 171.99 plus shipping plus getting it mounted since i dont have any stands, so it would cost me around 240.00. I did find a shop that will do it for 55.00 bucks no warranty and he will use one of those plugs that looks like an upside down mushroom, ive looked into it and the plug he is going to use is great.


Remember all the money you save on gas will be used in maintanence. Very true

OK SO ITS SMACK DAB IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TIRE, ITS IN THE REAR, I DONT GO TO THE TRACK, TOO FAT TO CORNER REALLY HARD, AND RARELY EXCEED SPEEDS OF MORE THAN 120. IM GONNA GET A PLUG PATCH, TAKE IT A LITTLE EASIER UNTILL I SAVE UP SOME CASH TO BUY A NEW TIRE. I REALLY APPRECIATE ALL OF YOUR HELP GUYS, GLAD I JOINED THIS FORUM.:money

The problem with plugs is that they will be eaten away with the flexing of the radial metal strands. A patch is the best way as long as you are away from the sidewall. Just remember,YOU are on two wheels and your life is at risk every time you ride. It is up to you to make that ride as safe as possible.

The problem with plugs is that they will be eaten away with the flexing of the radial metal strands. A patch is the best way as long as you are away from the sidewall. Just remember,YOU are on two wheels and your life is at risk every time you ride. It is up to you to make that ride as safe as possible.

There's two types of plugs that are made. Actually, three if you consider the patch-plug which is what he used as well.

Rubber plugs are the ones to be cautious of, IMO. I've seen them dry rot, pull apart, etc. These are the ones that tend to leak more as well.

The better ones are made of a rope or strand material. They are more resistant to wear, cuts, and damage in general. They won't dry rot like the rubber plugs and have lasted the life of the tire when I've used them on cars, trucks and bikes with tires that have less than 500 miles on them.

The key to proper plug installation is remove the object from the tire carefully. Then, run the reaming tool slowly through the hole to ensure you're not making another. You only need to do this a couple of times to smooth it out a little. From there, put the plug on insertion tool so that it is equidistant from each end. Coat the plug with vulcanizing cement then carefully push into the hole until there is about 1/2" of the plug sticking out. Pull the insertion tool out and let the cement dry for 10-15 minutes before airing the tire up and trimming the external part of the plug off.

That is the procedure I've done for over 15 years, including time I was an ASE certified mechanic.