This Company is working on an idea that might make it's way to motorcycles. The current design is shown for bicycle tubed tires; BTW - the road bikes commonly run at over 100 psi. Interesting, this might help riders in remote locations someday. Sure, many will frown on riding on a patch, but this technology might evolve into something. Time will tell...
https://patchnride.com/how-it-works/

 

We would definately need "a bigger dose".Pretty neat technology.I put cast wheels and tubless tires on after having a rear flat with tubes/wire spokes (what a PITA).Either way,you still need (to pack) a source of air.......

 

First, a big THANK YOU for posting this! As both a bike and motorcycle rider this is awesome and have ordered already.

Such a simple idea it's a wonder it has not been produced before.

As for whether it would work on a motorcycle, in many cases it seems it would work just fine, especially as a 'get home' or 'get to a repair place' solution. For the price definitely worth a shot.

Again thanks.

 

"Pinch the tire to create a gap between the tire and tube." That's a defeat right there.

You also have to be able to get the tube to inflate enough, even with the hole. So as to press itself against the patch laying on the inside of the tire carcass.

You'd also need to have a good tube that did not shatter or tear from the puncture. This isn't such a problem on Harley's, as the tubes are generally better than the cheapie ones often run in the metric crowd.

It's an interesting idea, applying a patch through the tire carcass. Certainly makes road side repairs much more doable.

 

That looks like a great idea. I would want to see some durability tests too see how the patch holds before I would get too excited.

 

anything to get you home is great!

 

I wonder how important that "pinch the tire" step is. I can't visualize being able to do that with our typical tires, they are too stiff. If, for us, just squirting the stuff in through the puncture would still create the patch, then it would work. If it would go through the puncture and the tube and run to the lowest point, then no patch would form. Someone will do the research (not me) and let us know eventually. I would think that Green Slime would be ideal for tubes as it would be contained within the tube and not mess up the wheels.

 

I've wondered if anyone has slimed a tubed tire? Might not work well but maybe enough to ease you butt to civilization.

 

I ride a bicycle also, and this would sure beat busted knuckles and greasy hands, not to mention the time and inconvenience involved in changing a tube.

 

On a bicycle that might be fine.

On a motorcycle that weighs well over 1,000 lbs with rider, I'd rather tow it and have the tube replaced. A tube is what, $40? $90 with installation at the dealer? If the patch fails you risk the cost of a tire, maybe much more.