tire repair kits

tommymac · 04-27-2009, 03:43 AM

been lookin garound for something to have before the rally and wanted to see what you guys recommend. A friend has one of the slime repair kits but it seem slike thats just like fix a flat. I wanted to know if that would be adequate or woudl be better off with a kit to plug a puncture?

Tom

Riceaholic · 04-27-2009, 07:16 AM

I've always used a plug but a plug won't help if you have no way to fill the tire.

tommymac · 04-27-2009, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Riceaholic

I've always used a plug but a plug won't help if you have no way to fill the tire.

seems mos tof the repair kits have co2 cartriges sp? to fill the tire or at least get enough pressure in it to ride it somewhere where you can adequateley fill it up.

tom

Riceaholic · 04-27-2009, 07:43 AM

That's the new high-tech version. I just had a car tire kit. I'd pull the nail and try to jam the plug in before all the air leaked out...

Phenix_Rider · 04-27-2009, 08:37 AM

I have a Stop&Go ATV patch kit. 3-4 CO2 and the reamer, install tool and licorice sticks. Cost maybe $15. Found a bicycle shop that has replacement CO2 for about $2 ea. The threaded ones are hard to find, but the press-in are everywhere (used in BB guns)

derf · 04-27-2009, 02:42 PM

I've successfully used a bycicle hand pump in the past, it works, but it takes a real long time, and its only temporary enough to get you to a fill station.

buzzcutt2 · 04-27-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider

I have a Stop&Go ATV patch kit. 3-4 CO2 and the reamer, install tool and licorice sticks. Cost maybe $15. Found a bicycle shop that has replacement CO2 for about $2 ea. The threaded ones are hard to find, but the press-in are everywhere (used in BB guns)

The non-threaded can be purchased at wal-mart pretty cheap.

Phenix_Rider · 04-27-2009, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by buzzcutt2

The non-threaded can be purchased at wal-mart pretty cheap.

Exactly- but a the kit I have doesn't use those.

Gas Man · 04-27-2009, 10:49 PM

I wouldn't mind gettting a nice setup for my trips this summer.

Mr Lefty · 04-27-2009, 10:55 PM

NEVA NEVA NEVA use slime on your bike... FUCK THAT SHIT!

I used it at the recomindation of a shop in Anchorage... told me that it's like a perminant seal... well the fuck'n slime came out at speed and sprayed the bottom of my bike with green shit. it's a fuck'n PAIN IN THE ASS to clean off... and who ever changes your tire will kick you in the nuts... or should have free rains to do so.

04-27-2009, 03:43 AM	#1
tommymac Moto GP Star Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 11,022	tire repair kits been lookin garound for something to have before the rally and wanted to see what you guys recommend. A friend has one of the slime repair kits but it seem slike thats just like fix a flat. I wanted to know if that would be adequate or woudl be better off with a kit to plug a puncture? Tom

04-27-2009, 02:42 PM	#6
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	I've successfully used a bycicle hand pump in the past, it works, but it takes a real long time, and its only temporary enough to get you to a fill station. __________________

04-27-2009, 10:49 PM	#9
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	I wouldn't mind gettting a nice setup for my trips this summer. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

04-27-2009, 07:16 AM	#2
Riceaholic High Life Drinker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tampa Bay Moto: 01 GSXR 1000 - Yamaha Zuma 125 Posts: 961	I've always used a plug but a plug won't help if you have no way to fill the tire.

04-27-2009, 07:43 AM	#4
Riceaholic High Life Drinker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tampa Bay Moto: 01 GSXR 1000 - Yamaha Zuma 125 Posts: 961	That's the new high-tech version. I just had a car tire kit. I'd pull the nail and try to jam the plug in before all the air leaked out...

04-27-2009, 10:55 PM	#10
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	NEVA NEVA NEVA use slime on your bike... FUCK THAT SHIT! I used it at the recomindation of a shop in Anchorage... told me that it's like a perminant seal... well the fuck'n slime came out at speed and sprayed the bottom of my bike with green shit. it's a fuck'n PAIN IN THE ASS to clean off... and who ever changes your tire will kick you in the nuts... or should have free rains to do so.