Well, it came by for it's (long overdue) service
I plugged it, with a full disclaimer about how I'm not happy about it
They didn't want to buy a new tire, and the kid that's learning on it is obviously eager
I gave the disclaimer, and read the riot act, it's not my problem if it goes wrong
Long ahh nail, I reamed and cleaned
I coated the rope plug in rubber cement, and let it sit deflated for 30 minutes or so
Cut it flush, smeared a little more rubber cement on for good measure
Aired it up, soaped it, no leaks
Kid's over the moon with it
He's doing is MSC/MSF test in two weeks, then he'll be licenced proper
Now let's keep in mind, this bike arrived with 10psi in the rear, 17 in the front
So let's remember that my service abilities are the best thing that's ever gonna happen to this bike
Spec is 29 PSI
As I type, he's riding up and down my dead end street @ 25mph or so
I'll report if it fails
Current odometer reading: 878 miles