Converted my F6B to the Darkside

[blackmetoc]

Good job, Will.
I darksided mine the day before. I've not yet got to ride her since I put the new shoe on, but hopefully tomorrow, it will dry out enough around here where I can take her for a spin.
I'm fortunate enough to have a 1500 lb. table lift and full-blown tire machine in my shop so obviously my technique is of a more "classical" approach...LOL.
The sideways method is good to know when out on the road far away from the shop. At 65 years of age, I hope I don't ever have to do it that way, but ya never know.
Ride safe, my friend.

I have a nail in my back tire so I am going to go Darkside. I need to get a tire first.

[willtill]

I have a nail in my back tire so I am going to go Darkside. I need to get a tire first.

If it's near the center line if the tire; plug it and keep rolling

[blackmetoc]

If it's near the center line if the tire; plug it and keep rolling

Damned near dead center.

[bob109]

Damned near dead center.

Plug and ride! If using a "string type plug" ensure your give the Insertion Tool 1/4 turn before pulling it out of the tire

[willtill]

Plug and ride! If using a "string type plug" ensure your give the Insertion Tool 1/4 turn before pulling it out of the tire

Not needed. No need to turn insertion tool when withdrawing.

[blackmetoc]

Plug and ride! If using a "string type plug" ensure your give the Insertion Tool 1/4 turn before pulling it out of the tire

The nail is flush so I need to figure how to grab it.

[bob109]

The nail is flush so I need to figure how to grab it.

Heavy Needle Nose Pliers with serrated tip ends! Slightly open the plier ends and push the rubber down on both sides of the nail, squeeze tightly, pull and you'll extract the nail

[blackmetoc]

Heavy Needle Nose Pliers with serrated tip ends! Slightly open the plier ends and push the rubber down on both sides of the nail, squeeze tightly, pull and you'll extract the nail

Sweet, I'll give it a shot. There is no head on the nail, so it will be a tough grab. I am headed out to get the magical tool set for air filter replacement. I'll get a plug as well.