Tire plug co2 cartridges

[Motorman7]

Thinking about getting a tire repair kit. If a plug has to be inserted in tire how many co2 cartridges need to be used to inflate to proper specs.
I just got a nail in my 200/55r17 rear on my Fat Boy and i left the nail in and rode it to my local dealer. Had to buy a new tire of course, but was wondering what might the best tire repair kit in case i am out in no mans land and get a flat. Any suggestions or advise on this matter would be appreciated.

[shovelmike]

I have never been too fond of CO2 cartridges. People who use them tell me it takes 2 or 3 to properly inflate the tire. If you still have a leak and no more cartridges you're out of luck. I carry a small compressor instead.

[frisco-rigid]

Hey Motor

What a coincidence..
I just slipped a 2nd plug into the rear on the 120"..
Now it has a rubber "mushroom" plug and one of those tarry-rubber coated rope type plugs in it..
The mushroom has been in it about 10 months??? (10-12k) and 100mph +..
The Shovel has a rope in the rear and the 127" has a mushroom in it's rear..
I have total confidence in both types now.. The rope types are a wee bit easier to use though..

All these flats were discovered at the Compound so I just used the compressor to air up.. Because of that luck I haven't needed to use the 16gr. carts I have, however, I tested one on an old wheel/tire and they work just fine..
The directions say a large wheel/tire like yours will need four 16gr. carts to get 32 LBS..

[BluesFan]

What am I missing?

Am I supposed to be scared of a plugged tire?

[HarleyCruiser]

Originally Posted by BluesFan

What am I missing?

Am I supposed to be scared of a plugged tire?

It is hard if not impossible to get someone to plug a motorcycle tire.
I used to work at a station when I was a kid, and if you plug one hundred tires, at least two or three come back.
Of course we just told the customer he hit something and stuck another plug in the tire. Sometimes these come back.
As the tire wears out there is less tire holding in the plug and they fail.
The proper way is to take the tire off and patch it from the inside. This is what I do, did one last week, but I do it myself, so no charge.
If you take it to the dealer it is as much charge to fix it so mise well replace it.
The plugs are intended to get you home, then do a permanent fix to the tire.
Yea, I know going to get a bunch of guys saying I plug mine all the time never had any problem, that is great, but me I patch mine from the inside or replace, simply because I do not like flat tires on my bike.

[BluesFan]

Understood.

Thanks


(Now, I just need some Fat Spoke tubeless rims)

[frisco-rigid]

Hi Blues

You can find those tubeless spoked wheels fairly easy..
I have more trust in my plugs than a Tubeless Spoked wheel..

The tire plug kits eliminate the need for a shop to do it or refuse to do it..

My experience with the DYI plugs is 100% so far..

[texan321]

Originally Posted by frisco-rigid

Hi Blues

You can find those tubeless spoked wheels fairly easy..
I have more trust in my plugs than a Tubeless Spoked wheel..

The tire plug kits eliminate the need for a shop to do it or refuse to do it..

My experience with the DYI plugs is 100% so far..

I would agree to a point. I would plug the tire myself and then when I had a chance I would replace it. The question would be - why take a chance??? Especially the way I ride.....good brakes - good tires and a good battery....then I am fine.