David
Superbike Rider
Bob's Bike
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Post by David on Jan 7, 2010 21:49:25 GMT
What do you do to prevent or protect yourself from the effects of punctures?
I don't run my tyres with any puncture preventative sealant but have used Motul Tyre Repair to good effect, this product repairs and re-inflates tyres.
(Oh yes, and when that failed I called Lee).
More recently, I carry a bottle of Slime and a mini compressor.
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Post by Lee on Jan 7, 2010 22:22:16 GMT
good call david. Im sure im not the only one turning my bike around so that its ready for spring. I have been thinking about buying a puncture kit but what is the best one ? I currently carry a variety self tapping screws and some amalgamating tape
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Andy
Teesside Biker
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Post by Andy on Jan 7, 2010 22:35:49 GMT
good call david. Im sure im not the only one turning my bike around so that its ready for spring. I have been thinking about buying a puncture kit but what is the best one ? I currently carry a variety self tapping screws and some amalgamating tape I don't get punctures :-) Top tip avoid the "dirty" parts of the road when filtering e.g. Hatched areas that don't get swept. |
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Billy Whizz
Superbike Rider
ZZR1400 ALL BARK ALL BITE
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Post by Billy Whizz on Jan 8, 2010 19:59:30 GMT
i once got a blow out on my old z1 only had it a wk, a dodgy punture repair by previous owner, kawasaki scarbro (long time ago)eventionaly took the blame, so i always put ultraseal in now seams to work ok
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Post by greenman on Jan 8, 2010 21:03:30 GMT
this what i have and it does cars aswell/REMA Tip Top - Rep & Air
Motorcycle Puncture Repair Kit
These Kits are the same as supplied to the RAC & AA Roadside Service Teams
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David
Superbike Rider
Bob's Bike
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Post by David on Aug 26, 2010 20:21:35 GMT
More recently, I carry a bottle of Slime and a mini compressor. Well today, coming back from Whitby, I helped a guy with a puncture. He was at Loftus and lived in Brotton. The "new" tyre was completely flat with a good size hole in the centre of the tread. Put the Slime in and started to inflate using the mini compressor. The hole was initially too large for the compressor to inflate the tyre, therefore it was temporarily plugged with a piece of wood and eventually inflated to +30psi. He gave me some money for the Slime which I will replace a.s.a.p. Followed the guy to Brotton, he was well chuffed. For the future, I will carry a selection of self tapping screws to initially seal the hole. |
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Post by alice on Aug 26, 2010 20:28:12 GMT
+1 Dave.....nice one for helping out.
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tyreslider
Superbike Rider
If its not broke leave it alone.
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Post by tyreslider on Aug 26, 2010 21:06:02 GMT
i have a plug repair kit underseat one with little air canister. Have used a tyreweld one were it blows your tyre up injecting solution inside the tyre that got me home no problem about hundred mile home so recomend tyreweld.
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Post by blackshadow on Aug 26, 2010 21:20:00 GMT
rema tip top rep & air tubeless , carry it with us all the time , havent had to use it yet , so sorry cant tell ya if it s good or not +1 for dayglo for helping that guy out well done for taking time out
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Post by gipsykev on Aug 26, 2010 21:23:06 GMT
i would just call the aa .... simples lol
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Post by morphius on Aug 28, 2010 5:28:01 GMT
i would just call the aa .... simples lol I also carry this with me, space saving, and i get a ride home in a nice yellow van...  +1 David.......ya big softie... |
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David
Superbike Rider
Bob's Bike
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Post by David on Aug 28, 2010 8:55:31 GMT
The guy didn't have any roadside assistance/recovery, a must for motorcyclists in my opinion. Been round to Lee's, and he has furnished me with a selection of screws and self amalgamating tape to add to my tool kit.  |
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beamer
Kneedown Superstar
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Post by beamer on Aug 28, 2010 10:48:54 GMT
Roadside assistance is a definite must as well in my opinion, I have full recovery, onward travel or return to home, as well as home start, I've just renewed my bike insurance and I could have got it as cheap as £70 fully comprehensive but with legal assistance and recovery it went up to £120, but worth i reckon, if nothing more than for peace of mind
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Post by morphius on Aug 28, 2010 11:23:05 GMT
The guy didn't have any roadside assistance/recovery, a must for motorcyclists in my opinion. Been round to Lee's, and he has furnished me with a selection of screws and self amalgamating tape to add to my tool kit. no wonder your rich David........  |
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David
Superbike Rider
Bob's Bike
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Post by David on Aug 28, 2010 16:34:53 GMT
no wonder your rich David........ Must be something to do with the friends I keep!  |
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