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R1200RT - Riding on a Plugged Tyre
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pglaves
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I've never had a problem with a plug on a puncture. I saw someone pointed out that he had no success on a cut. Well no fooling.
I watched a guy at a National Rally, years ago, shove 4 plugs in a cut and he seemed perplexed that it would not hold air.
True, but I have seen a long distance rally entrant ride into a checkpoint with 5 plugs in a tire, holding air. Yes - he did replace that tire at the checkpoint before proceeding with the rally.
I've never had a problem with a plug on a puncture. I saw someone pointed out that he had no success on a cut. Well no fooling.
I watched a guy at a National Rally, years ago, shove 4 plugs in a cut and he seemed perplexed that it would not hold air.
If you are stuck with a “cut”, the cut can be drawn together with stitching and then plugged. A Speedy Stitcher works real well for the sew up.
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powwow
Member
Thanks for the tip...order placed.
lee
Debbie's Servant
Looks like you would need to remove the tire to use that tool.
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I did plug it in stages with four ropes, air held for a few days in the garage, but I chickened out when time came to actually riding on it.
I went with discretion over valor and replaced the tyre, instead of being a test pilot. That said, I have ridden on plugged tyres many times without problems. Sound Rider in Seattle sells a pretty decent kit.
The bolt looks like it just went into the tire, no travel (I'm not seeing any of the bolt head worn). You must have a good story to tell us
FYI- I too ride on plug tires but not that one if avoidable.
dlong
New member
I'll add a cautionary note regarding a Nealey plug. I removed a very fine nail from my rear tire about 2K miles back, very near the center line of the tire. After becoming aware of a very slow leak a few days ago, and finding no other source, I tested the plug with a bit of saliva and noted a steady flow of small bubbles. I'm confident that this is a very recent happening, as I check pressures at least twice weekly before riding. The tire is ready for replacement at about 6K miles. I wonder if thinning of the tread around the plug contributed to the failure. I'll get a better look at the repair when I dismount the tire, and followup if I find anything interesting.
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gtrider
52184
Did you twist the Nealy tool before extracting it and cutting the string? Without the twist the stick strings can work back out of the tire.
Best,
DeVern
Broken Rear Tire Pressure Sensor
I have a 2015 R1200RT that got a small screw puncture in the rear tire, only 2k on tire. Plugged it, but slow leak. Bought new tire with thought of patching the other one but installing with the new one. After repeated failure to get the old tire to break free from the bead, I didn't have the proper tools, I took rim and tire to a non-BMW local shop near me. Things immediately got worse. The tech, such as he was, broke the rear sensor off right at the rim. They handed me the rim, tire, and the sensor with its little pin. I took it to the nearest BMW shop where it is being repaired. They will have to try and drill out what is left of the pin left in the rim without damaging the rim. It is installed with Loctite apparently. You can see where this is going. I have been looking around for replacement parts. Pin is about $14 which is incredible. The sensor is about $274, if using OEM. Lots of knock-offs for WAY less money out there. Some guys have used these with success, others never worked. I haven't retrieved the rim and tire from the shop yet, so I don't know the exact part #. I noticed different part #s for different bikes. I think the 2014 thru 2018 are the same generation. So far I have found replacement parts for the 2016 model, but nothing for the 2015 model. Will all those models use the same parts for these tire sensors? Worse case scenario is the rim will be damaged while extracting what is left of the pin. New OEM rims run $1250 or so, plus a new sensor! Yikes! As a Plan B, I bought a used 2015 rim and now need to get a sensor replacement to match. I hope to make an inside patch on the original tire and install it on the backup rim, so I will always have a spare in reserve. Any suggestions or information about replacing the pressure sensor will be much appreciated. Oh, negotiations under way for who is responsible for the cost of fixing this mess. I have a verbal commitment from first shop to pay for a new sensor. They were not aware that the rim itself might become compromised. The saga continues.
I have a 2015 R1200RT that got a small screw puncture in the rear tire, only 2k on tire. Plugged it, but slow leak. Bought new tire with thought of patching the other one but installing with the new one. After repeated failure to get the old tire to break free from the bead, I didn't have the proper tools, I took rim and tire to a non-BMW local shop near me. Things immediately got worse. The tech, such as he was, broke the rear sensor off right at the rim. They handed me the rim, tire, and the sensor with its little pin. I took it to the nearest BMW shop where it is being repaired. They will have to try and drill out what is left of the pin left in the rim without damaging the rim. It is installed with Loctite apparently. You can see where this is going. I have been looking around for replacement parts. Pin is about $14 which is incredible. The sensor is about $274, if using OEM. Lots of knock-offs for WAY less money out there. Some guys have used these with success, others never worked. I haven't retrieved the rim and tire from the shop yet, so I don't know the exact part #. I noticed different part #s for different bikes. I think the 2014 thru 2018 are the same generation. So far I have found replacement parts for the 2016 model, but nothing for the 2015 model. Will all those models use the same parts for these tire sensors? Worse case scenario is the rim will be damaged while extracting what is left of the pin. New OEM rims run $1250 or so, plus a new sensor! Yikes! As a Plan B, I bought a used 2015 rim and now need to get a sensor replacement to match. I hope to make an inside patch on the original tire and install it on the backup rim, so I will always have a spare in reserve. Any suggestions or information about replacing the pressure sensor will be much appreciated. Oh, negotiations under way for who is responsible for the cost of fixing this mess. I have a verbal commitment from first shop to pay for a new sensor. They were not aware that the rim itself might become compromised. The saga continues.
gsinnc
Well-known member
And what have we learned from this "situation" .... go to BMW shop first as they have experience with the exact bike! Like the old saying "the cheap turns out expensive". I would make sure the first shop covers ALL the damage they did including the wheel! Good luck and keep us posted.
