How to Repair a Tubeless Tire?(2)

Third: Your repair kit should have a full set of instructions. At the risk of sounding like a know-it-all, I’ll point out that reading through and gaining some understanding of the process before you have a problem is always preferable to a roadside training session – but you already knew that, didn't you? Following the instructions, load the plug or seal into the installation tool.

Fourth: Insert the plug or seal through the puncture. Although details vary, in essence the rope seals are forced through the puncture and left in place when the tool is withdrawn. The rubber plugs are placed in a nozzle, which is then inserted into the tire. The mechanical action of the tool is then used to push them through the nozzle and into the damaged area of the tire. Once the plug is in place, withdraw the tool and the nozzle, and firmly seat the plug by pulling upward on it with your pliers. Once the mushroom portion of the plug is seated, cut off the tail so that it's level with the tread of the tire.

Fifth: Inflate your tire repair tools. You can use CO2 cartridges, a hand pump, an onboard compressor or even an air line that screws into one of the spark plug ports if you are experienced with such tricks. After trying every type of inflation device on the market, I've settled on carrying a small onboard version that runs on the bike's battery. I've found this to be the most compact and least physical method of inflating a tire, and one of the few that can easily inflate a street bike's tire to the recommended pressure. After the tire is inflated, wait for a few minutes to make sure the tire holds air before getting back on the road.