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Fix Tire flatted
« on: May 12, 2015, 06:58:09 AM »
Dear,

I have 2013 Kymco Agility 125. One month ago, I found a metal nail at the rear tire. After it was removed by me, the rear tire has been flatted (no air because of a lock).

As DIY, whoever could give me a help: how to fix it by myself? I tried to google it but I have not found any information so I come here to look for help.

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Re: Fix Tire flatted
« Reply #1 on: May 12, 2015, 09:08:31 AM »
If you want to do it yourself you need some kind of tire repair kit. (THIS IS NOT A PERMANENT SOLUTION) Something like this:




How to do video:




The best and easiest way to do it is to take your scoot to a tire repair shop  ;)
« Last Edit: May 12, 2015, 09:11:38 AM by jeeves »
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Re: Fix Tire flatted
« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2015, 10:15:49 AM »
What he said, except I wouldn't think twice about using that as a permanent fix. In fact, I have one in my rear tire right now. Been there for over a year.

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« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2015, 12:20:29 PM »
I had my previous scooter tire repaired with that technique.. wasnt even necessary to unbolt and that thing worked for 3 months and about 800mi till i sold it. I'd say thats a way to go

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Re: Fix Tire flatted
« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2015, 06:44:03 PM »
If you want to do it yourself you need some kind of tire repair kit. (THIS IS NOT A PERMANENT SOLUTION) Something like this:


The best and easiest way to do it is to take your scoot to a tire repair shop  ;)

Yes, it's a good set. I use it
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Re: Fix Tire flatted
« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2015, 06:52:53 PM »
http://www.amazon.com/Stop-Go-1075-Tire-Plugger/dp/B0018EUDHW

I use these and have really good results. Have used one for over a year (Not recommended) and they take about 5-10min to do on the side of the road with almost no tools. They don't work all that well if the hole is not round (glass, razor etc). 
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« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2015, 07:48:27 PM »
Be safe. Take it to a bike shop (or remove the wheel yourself) and have the tire dismounted and patched. A "Plug-Patch" works great by plugging the hole and patching the inside of the tire.
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Re: Fix Tire flatted
« Reply #7 on: May 12, 2015, 08:12:09 PM »
Be safe. Take it to a bike shop (or remove the wheel yourself) and have the tire dismounted and patched. A "Plug-Patch" works great by plugging the hole and patching the inside of the tire.
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The way I see it, if your going to take the entire wheel off, might as well get a new tire on there for an extra $50-100, wasted labor $$$ to just plug/patch.
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Re: Fix Tire flatted
« Reply #8 on: May 12, 2015, 10:14:30 PM »
The way I see it, if your going to take the entire wheel off, might as well get a new tire on there for an extra $50-100, wasted labor $$$ to just plug/patch.
Amen, get that new City Grip for a surprisingly low price!
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« Reply #9 on: May 13, 2015, 05:35:19 AM »
The way i see it, what if the tire has very low miles? Sure, replace the tire if it's slick.
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Re: Fix Tire flatted
« Reply #10 on: May 13, 2015, 06:00:01 AM »
I hear you, and have rocked plugs for some time, but the last thing I would want to think getting a flat a long way from home is "awww crap, i could have put a new tire on!!" When that plug or sticky comes out.
2002 Kymco B&W 300; MRP 78MM "300CC", Naraku cam, Yoshimura rS3 exhaust, 17g Sliders, Yellow torque spring drilled airbox, stock carb #115 main #40 pj.

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« Reply #11 on: May 14, 2015, 08:48:30 PM »
EBAY was great tires from $45 with free shiiping,,i gest the scooter shop will charge you another $40m to 60 dlls for instalation,or you can try put it yourself if your good with mechanics,,see youtube videos


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« Reply #13 on: May 22, 2015, 06:42:13 PM »
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