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Post by Fox on Dec 2, 2014 19:59:27 GMT -5
Awesome job as usual Brent. That plugging tool you have is the pooh. I tried plugging a tire with a cheapy plug from Auto Zone and though it worked, I took it the next day and had it patched up but that plug you put in there should stay put for a while. And just think, after all the typing and banter and making a movie we may never hear from venusscoot again.
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Post by jhobe6678 on Dec 2, 2014 20:15:17 GMT -5
Great video 90GTVert! I knew you could do it! And look, we saw a little of your face/head too! Those kits aren't cheap. But now I'm thinking having one in the kit would be a must very soon. Hmm.
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Post by Mrx2002 on Dec 2, 2014 20:34:35 GMT -5
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Post by jhobe6678 on Dec 2, 2014 21:33:13 GMT -5
Sweet! That should be in the product reviews or a sticky somewhere. It will save lots of headaches I'm sure!
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Post by 90GTVert on Dec 2, 2014 22:12:51 GMT -5
See? Just ask and you will receive! Great Video, I have never seen a plug kit like that. I just ordered one of them stop and go plug kits from bike bandit along with a few small parts. Got me over the $49.00 free shipping hump. With amazon you can get free shipping over $35, although it does take a week or so for the free option for me. There's a kit with a squeeze tool to plug for about $10 extra, but this works fine.
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Post by 90GTVert on Dec 2, 2014 22:18:10 GMT -5
I hate plugging tires BTW and generally fail at it. It worked easily this time, luckily. The main thing about that kit is that I have more confidence in my chances of getting it right if I'm on the side of the road (and remember to bring the kit lol). Cost of the kit and plugs is crazy compared to what you can get the standard type for.
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Post by Mrx2002 on Dec 2, 2014 22:25:42 GMT -5
I hate plugging tires BTW and generally fail at it. It worked easily this time, luckily. The main thing about that kit is that I have more confidence in my chances of getting it right if I'm on the side of the road (and remember to bring the kit lol). Cost of the kit and plugs is crazy compared to what you can get the standard type for. Not as much as the ER bill when a cheap @ss plug comes out of a tire at speed!
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Post by Fox on Dec 2, 2014 22:33:40 GMT -5
I'm wondering if you put some type of contact cement or some kind of glue on the plug if it would be an improvement. I get this vision of Brent off-roading it again and running over a sharp rock exactly on that spot and it pushes the plug all the way into the tire. I realize there is pressure on it. Maybe I think too much.
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Post by Mrx2002 on Dec 2, 2014 22:35:20 GMT -5
I'm wondering if you put some type of contact cement or some kind of glue on the plug if it would be an improvement. I get this vision of Brent off-roading it again and running over a sharp rock exactly on that spot and it pushes the plug all the way into the tire. I realize there is pressure on it. Maybe I think too much. Some rubber cement would be a good idea!
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Post by 90GTVert on Dec 2, 2014 22:50:08 GMT -5
I do think that's a good idea. I can't tell you if it works, but I put some glue I had around on this plug. I didn't include it in the video because I have no idea if it works or with my luck it'll react and eat the plug or explode when I get up to speed and the tire is hot. Don't think that's likely though. If you've ever used the standard plugs they generally include some sort of sealant or tell you to use rubber cement... or at least what I used did.
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Post by 54cc on Dec 5, 2014 17:02:46 GMT -5
try taking out the core in the valve stem, and taking the tire off the scooter, and pushing down to get the bead to kind of seat, and pump air in it quick, using like a gas station pump, until it holds pressure, then quickly put your core back in it. then fill it up, check the tire pressure
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Post by Sitticuss on Dec 5, 2014 18:41:05 GMT -5
I always spray the tire with a mx of soap and water to help it seat easier.
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