Repairing a Motorcycle Flat Tire on the Road

Riding your motorcycle is always a blast. But having a flat tire isn’t. Luckily for you, at Gina’s Motorsports of Monee, we’re here to help. We’ve created the following guide with tips and tricks for fixing a motorcycle flat tire on the road. Keep reading to learn more and give us a call if you have any questions or if you’re in the market for a new bike. We are located in Monee, Illinois and proudly serve Chicago and Kankakee County.

Know Your Motorcycle

Before you hit the road, it’s important to know your bike inside and out. What kind of tires do you have? Fixing a flat tire on the road will go so much smoother if you’re prepared. Repairing a tubeless tire can be fairly easy while dealing with a tube-type tire is a little more difficult. 

Find the Hole

Once you realize your motorcycle has a flat tire, you’ll need to pull over as quickly and safely as possible. Next, it’s time to find the hole. If you can’t easily locate the hole at first glance, you’ll need to roll the bike around. If the leak happens to be a slow one, some soapy water can help you find the hole as the leaking air will blow bubbles. Having a spray bottle with a mix of water and soap can help make this process easier.

Don’t Remove What Caused the Flat Tire

We know it’s tempting to immediately rip out the screw, nail, or whatever object that caused the motorcyle’s flat tire. However, we suggest you stop and slow down. If you don’t have a plan in place to fix the flat tire, removing the object will only make things worse. 

Prepare a Plug and Repair the Hole

It’s time to prepare a plug so you can fix the flat tire. You’ll need to assemble the plug by threading it like a needle through the eyelet of the tool. This may be a little difficult, so take your time.

Once the plug is ready, it’s time to work fast to repair the flat tire. Use pliers to remove the embedded object and put the reamer into the hole to roughen the rubber so that it is the correct size for the plug. Finally, pop out the reamer and jam the plug into the hole. Remove the tool and the tension of the rubber should hold the plug in place. 

We hope these tips help you repair any flat tire your motorcycle endures on the road. If you want more advice or you’re looking to buy a new bike, reach out to Gina’s Motorsports of Monee today. Located in Monee, Illinois, we also proudly serve Chicago and Kankakee County. We look forward to getting you on the road on the motorcycle of your dreams!