Dealer Development Center, Pune
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Pulsar DTS-i 150/180 Training Notes
Dealer Development Center, Pune
47
Pulsar DTS-i 150/180 Training Notes
Tubeless Tyre & Its Puncture Repair Procedure
(Applicable for Pulsar DTS-i 180 cc only)
Tubeless Tyre & Its Puncture Repair Procedure
(Applicable for Pulsar DTS-i 180 cc only)
Puncture Repairing Methods of Tubeless Tyres
In the market 3 Repairing Methods are available as below:
1. Filler Method - Commonly used in the market.
2. Plug Method (Mushroom type) - BAL recommends this method as it is more effective.
3. Patch Method - BAL does not recommend.
BAL recommends only Filler and Plug Method (Mushroom type) for Tube less damage repair.
BAL strictly prohibits patch method of repairing, as it is very unsafe and improper method of repair.
Applying a patch inside the tyre stops air leakage due to puncture, but get exposed to water, moisture,
dust etc. from outside that will lead to cut separation damage.
Filler Method
Tools & Material Used :
Repairing Tool (Wrench)
-
Used for placing or pearsing the repair
compound in place perfectly.
Repair Compound
-
Used for filling the puncture. It forms
bond with the tyre compound after
application.
Solution
-
Adhesive used for applying the filler
material (Few compounds come with self
adhesive material also).
Blades
-
Used for trimming the extra compound
above puncture surface, outside the tyre.
Advantages :
In this method it is not necessary to remove the tyre from rim, and also there is no chance of bead
damage. This method is cost effective and saves labor & time.
Disadvantages :
Stiff ridges are formed on the inner liner of the tyre due to hardening of the repair compound which
prohibits use of tubes with the tyre. (If tube has to be used, then proper grinding of tyre inner surface has
to be done, to remove the hardened repairing compound).
Process :
Step 1 : Identify the puncture hole &
pearse the wrench.
Wrench
Step 2 : Pearse the repair compound
into the puncture hole with needle
type wrench.
Repair Compound in Tyre
Step 3 : Cut the excess compound
with blade.
Cut Excess Compound
Filler
Wrench
Needle
Wrench
Plug (Mushroom) Method
Tools & Material Used :
Hand Drill - Used for cleaning and making the hole proper.
Inserter
- Used for inserting the plug stem into puncture hole.
Solution
- Adhesive used for applying the plug.
Blades
- Used for trimming the extra compound above
puncture surface.
Cup Rasp - For buffing area around the punctured location.
Patch Method
Tools & Material Used :
File
- For roughening the surface of the area to be repaired.
Patches
- Ready-made patches are available in the marked, price
depending upon the size used. Some repairs use their
own patches made out of damaged tubes.
Solution
- Adhesive used for applying the patch.
Process :
Advantages :
This method is the most proper and effective method of repair. This repair from tyre inside gives a
permanent, strong and airtight repairing.
Disadvantages :
Complete tyre needs to remove from the rim for repairs.
Disadvantages :
Applying a patch inside the tyre stops air leakage due to pressure, but get exposed to water, moisture,
dust etc., from outside which will lead to Cut Separation Damage.
Note : BAL does not recommend repair using Patch Method.
Process :
Remove the tyre & put the patch at the leakage location from inside of
the tyre.
Plug
Inserter
