Got this CO2 Tire Repair Kit...How do I use it?

[NHFree1]

I just got a tubeless tire repair kit from J&P Cycles...their part number 2170090. Kit came with plugs and CO2 cartridges. Anyway, my question is about the hose that came with it to connect the CO2 to the tire. The end for connecting to the CO2 has a small spear in it to puncture the cartridge. The other end is open and only has an o-ring seal. How do you use this thing? I'm thinking if I connected it to the tire, nothing would happen since there's nothing in the tire end to push the valve stem to allow the CO2 to get into the tire. How is this thing supposed to work?

[Rockbiter]

I would guess that the pressure of the CO2 cartridge would push the valve in for you...the spring pressure inside the valve is only a couple pounds (since you can push it in with your finger), and the PSI of the cartridge is (don't quote me) prolly 100+psi. No valve actuator needed.

PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS:

http://www.stopngo.com/products/inflation/1090.pdf

1. Slowly thread the CO2 Canister onto the larger (bottom) brass fitting.
2. Thread smaller brass end of valve adapter onto the tire valve all the way.
3. Use pliers to firmly grip adapter where it meets the Canister.
4. Grip Canister firmly on protective foam tape (Avoid skin contact to metal).
5. The final twist of the canister will puncture the seal and allow the CO2 gas to escape into the tire.
6. Your tire valve prevents new inflation from escaping during this process.
7. After the desired air pressure is achieved, remove the valve adapter. Replace with regular air pressure as soon as possible. Used Canister is made of recyclable material.

[route66paul]

I think that to get 35lbs in a rear HD tire, you would have to use about 7 of those CO2 cartriges. Maybe a battery operated compressor is the answer here. Watching my indy cuss when installing tubeless tires on solid rims, i think that it would be better to call a towing service than to even try to plug a tire, if the bead has been broken.

[Rockbiter]

The website says :

On a full dress touring motorcycle tire, it will generally take all four canisters to reach 24 - 32 lbs. of pressure depending on the size of the tire.

Not high enough to "repair and forget", but maybe enough to get you home or to a shop...