How to Fix a Flat Tyre of Your Two wheeler?

At some point, every vehicle owner has to search for a replacement tyre when their tyre goes flat. There are several possible reasons why the tyre can get worn out. However, the majority of people either dislike the replacement process or don't know how to do it.

Here in this article, we will see how the tyre that is punctured or lost air pressure can be replaced and/or fixed, some important tools essential for the said fixing, and some safety precautions for not having the problem with the tyre in the future.

Important Things to Keep in Mind While Fixing a Bike tyre

There are a number of factors that can be considered while replacing or fixing a flat tyre for success. Following are some common things to be considered while fixing bike tyres: 

Location: 

While changing the tyre, one should make sure to keep the vehicle in some safe place away from the traffic.

Light:

If you are repairing at night, then make sure that you come up with a way of providing enough light. Inadequate light has caused serious accidents during tyre fixing.

Repairing Gear-

tyre Iron: Make sure that it helps you separate the tyre from the rim without any damages

Inflator or Pump: Use it to make sure that your new tyre can fit and be used as a replacement.

Repair Kit: It is a combo of small tools like patches, plugs, glue, a spare inner tube etc.

Wrench: It helps secure nuts with the wheel.

Soapy Water: It is needed for detecting tube leakage .

How To Fix a Bike Tyre?

Fixing a bike tyre definitely requires effort; but one just needs to consider some simple ways. Let's go with the following easy steps to fix the tyre of your bike.

Get Your Bike Ready: 

To repair the tires, set up your bicycle. You will have to remove the axle-nut or the quick-release lever. Then lay the bicycle on level ground in such a way that it doesn't fall on one side.

Remove the tyre:

With the aid of a tyre lever, remove the tyre from the wheel. Do this cautiously without catching hold of the inner tube.

Tube and tyre examination:

After the tyre comes off from the rim, then separate the inner tyre. Check the punctures and defects in the tyre; if you want to check small leaks, you can apply soap along with water.

Repair The Tubes: 

In case of a puncture, repair it by using the tools kit. Small holes can be mended by using a patch while for the large ones, a puncture plug can be used.  

Reinsert The Tube:

Re-inflating the tyre: Give the tyre little inflation so that you can have a correct rim placement. It helps you avoid pinching the tube.

Mount The tyre: 

In mounting, you have to put back one side of the tyre onto the rim. Then, the second side of the tyre needs to be fitted in the rim carefully and should be finished at the valve for convenience.

Re-inflate the tyre:

Before inflating, look at the pressure required, as printed on a side wall. Use a pump or CO2 inflator to inflate the pressure and check if the tyre is well seated on the rim ideally.

Final inspection:

Tyre inspection must be carried out to check for any bulge or irregularity. Also, check the valve if it's in a healthy condition.

Just by following these easy steps, one can fix up his bike tyres anywhere and at any time.

How To Avoid Flat Tyre Issues In The Future?

To avoid tyre issues, just follow these easy steps and get proper tyres:

• Check your tyres at least once in a month.
• Put only the recommended pressure on the tyre. You can find it on the owner's manual or the tyre's sidewall.
• Rotate the tyre after every 10000 to 12000 kms.
• Test the wheel alignment at least once in a year or after every 25000 km
• Test the balance at the time of rotation or when replacing with new tyres.
• Check minutely for any cutting, cracks or bulges in the tyre.
• Also, take a reading of the tread depth with the help of a tread depth gauge so that your tyres will last longer and have proper grip on the road.
• Do not make any sudden drives on the road that has sharp turns and stops.

All these small steps would give you the right tyre with smooth performance.

FAQs

Q. What do you do if you get a flat tyre on a motorcycle?

If a motorcycle tyre goes flat, a rider is supposed to somehow get his or her bike off the road in an out-of-traffic area. But never ride, even a minimal distance, on a flat tyre. This can really hurt your rims, which are expensive to repair. 

Q. Can you use duct tape on a bike tyre?

Yes, you can use duct tape to patch a bike tyre with it until you get back home. Just cut a three-inch piece of the tape and wrap it completely around the tube. However, you should replace or patch the tyre just as soon as you can.

Q. How to repair a bike flat tyre without a patch?

Find and section out the hole, check for the cause, and stick duct tape over the hole.

Q. What if my tyre is totally flat?

Do not drive. Just pull over and ask for help. Otherwise, if you have a spare and you are good without letting anyone come and assist you, change it by yourself.