What do you recommend for repairing flat tires "on the road". The kits with air cartridge and plugs? Any recommendations welcome, even if it goes against what the "experts" say......
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I think he means an 'on the side of the road' repair when riding. Unless he plans on taking off the tire and walking it to the nearest shop.
I want to keep an eye on this thread to, I need to pick up a repair kit (that's hopefully small) to keep with me on my Kat.
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Originally posted by active1951 View PostWhat do you recommend for repairing flat tires "on the road". The kits with air cartridge and plugs? Any recommendations welcome, even if it goes against what the "experts" say......"The internet has the best and the worst..."
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I carry plugs with me, and must confess that I've kept a tire for long periods with a plug. I once bought a bike, rode it for 6 months before selling it and the seller later told me the front tire had 7 plugs. I'm not advocating that having plugs for a long term is good, but it does happen.
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Originally posted by active1951 View PostWow, thought I made this clear, but again I am talking about a temporary EMERGENCY fix.
Originally posted by zuma View PostI carry plugs with me, and must confess that I've kept a tire for long periods with a plug. I once bought a bike, rode it for 6 months before selling it and the seller later told me the front tire had 7 plugs. I'm not advocating that having plugs for a long term is good, but it does happen.
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I once read a magazine review on the SV1000S. The reviewer got a rear tire flat (or slow leak) and used crazy/super glue to fix it to get him back to the shop to replace the tire. He went on to describe that he inserted the tip as far as possible, squeezed the glue out while rotating, then slowly pulling out, filling the hole on the way out. Let it set. I do not recall if he had to fill with air or not and how much, but he did mention that with the 4-way flashers on, he rode slowly along the paved shoulder back to the shop.
For air, they sell compact bicycle pumps that would fit under the seat, or you could use those disposable CO2 cartriges.2004 GSX750F
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I have heard good things about these: http://www.stopngo.com/motorcycle.asp , but I haven't used them myself.
As to air, I wouldn't want to have to depend on CO2 cartridges, as when I have depended on them, I always seem to come up short at least one cartridge when I need them. A quick trip to the local bicycle shop for a mountain bike pump (You definitely want one designed for a mountain bike unless you are looking for Popeye forearms, and have lots of time. The mountain bike pumps are designed for for high volume/low pressure, so they tend to work better for our needs.
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Wal-Mart has a small foot operated pump made by Campbell-Hausefield I think...its a little clunky but would fit in a tankbag/tailbag easy. Carry some good quality plugs and a good tube of rubber cement and you should be good to go.“What you own is your own kingdom
What you do is your own glory
What you love is your own power
What you live is your own story” -Niel Peart
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I use standard auto-store plug strips ($7 - $12 for the kit, including the tools & strips). My only issue is that the strips don't tend to last in the Florida heat when stored under the seat, so I've gotten caught out a couple times having to get another rider to run to the closest auto parts store and grab me another kit.
As for pumping it back up, I typically carry a combination CO2 and hand-pump bicycle pump strapped to the outside of the frame rails under the tail fairings (i.e. - directly under the seat, not the luggage rails that have the extra helmet lock). Second Wind brand from Genuine Innovations; it's only about 6" long when folded up & comes with a bracket that you can connect to the frame rail.
Cheers,
=-= The CyberPoet
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Cyber, All, thanks again. I bought a patch kit--has brass-tipped plugs, and says it is okay for motorcyles and ATVs. Plugs only round holes (small ones). Also got the CO2 inflation device and some extra cartridges.What used to scare me is now only mildly interesting
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