Originally Posted by
Metzinger
That 5 minutes is glue drying time before you put the patch on. Glue should no longer be tacky.
After that you can mount and ride immediately.
Most carry an extra tube and patch the other at home.
The glue should no longer be
wet, i.e. have any solvent left in it. It will certainly be tacky...but keep your grubby fingers off it

Your skin oils and road grim will keep the patch from sticking.