Flat tire fix opinions
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Flat tire fix opinions
I was wondering what products some of you recommend for temporary fixes for flats to get you home. I think it's an overlooked item with motorcycles in general. While every car comes with a spare, from what I've heard/read BMW is the only one who sells their bikes with any kind of flat tire repair kit in the toolkit. I'm talking easiest/most effective method to get you where you're going and not be left stranded. Not meant as a permanent fix. Many don't really think of it until you're on the side of the road and then it's "oh ****...now what."
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#5
Temporary repair? Just use the sticky rope plugs. Used them several times and they work.
Stop & Go didn't work the one time I saw it used, but I'm sure it has worked for some people.
Also, the one time I tried to use CO2 cartridges was unsuccessful. Not enough pressure to seat the bead on a fully deflated tire. Now I carry a very compact air compressor under the seat. Had to use it a couple years ago. My friend & I got the tire plugged, reinflated & were underway in 15 minutes.
Stop & Go didn't work the one time I saw it used, but I'm sure it has worked for some people.
Also, the one time I tried to use CO2 cartridges was unsuccessful. Not enough pressure to seat the bead on a fully deflated tire. Now I carry a very compact air compressor under the seat. Had to use it a couple years ago. My friend & I got the tire plugged, reinflated & were underway in 15 minutes.
#6
Slime makes the Slime Power Sport Spare. It gets great reviews. Since being stranded with my last flat I've carried one with me, but of course since I bought it, now I'll never need to use it! It's only when you DON'T have a tool that the problem happens.
Here's a link to a review of "12v Mini Pumps" from Motorcycle Consumer News.
Someplace else I can't remember, I read a comparison of different methods to repair a flat and the consensus was that the sticky rope stuff is the best solution. I don't know if they tested the green Slime goo, though I think that's really a temp. fix.
On a related note, I got on my bike yesterday at home and realized I had (another!) flat. Found a big screw in my nearly new Bridgestone tire. That's another $200 down the drain...
Here's a link to a review of "12v Mini Pumps" from Motorcycle Consumer News.
Someplace else I can't remember, I read a comparison of different methods to repair a flat and the consensus was that the sticky rope stuff is the best solution. I don't know if they tested the green Slime goo, though I think that's really a temp. fix.
On a related note, I got on my bike yesterday at home and realized I had (another!) flat. Found a big screw in my nearly new Bridgestone tire. That's another $200 down the drain...
#7
I like the mushroom idea better than the sticky ropes. Seems to me to be more reliable. I know some people disagree.
#9
You can use a regular self vulcanizing kit from an autoparts store & only have to get a co2 jammy. This topic comes up periodicly but you can definitely make a permanent roadside fix & ride out the rest of the tire life. I have done this many times for thousands of miles including top speed runs and peg scraping lean angles. All weather and two up touring. In fact I am riding a plugged tire now with no problems. Just cut the plug close to the tire, keep an eye on pressure and you are fine.
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