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Title: Tyre Puncture Repair???
Post by: Old man on January 20, 2008, 06:56:24 PM
Hi all,

Dont panic i DONT have flat!

but what if i get one....

Does anyone 'carry' anything just in case? if so what do you carry? or is there some Roadside Assist that covers bikes in times of breakdown?

I saw a guy on the M5 this morning pushing his bike on to a trailer with a  very flat front tyre, i wouldnt like to be in that situation as i dont have
anyone that i could call on to get to a repair shop, let me know whats the go!

Cheers Old man.
Title: Re: Tyre Puncture Repair???
Post by: galahs on January 20, 2008, 08:48:31 PM
I carry one on long trips, but not when just cruising around suburbia.
Title: Re: Tyre Puncture Repair???
Post by: Old man on January 20, 2008, 11:48:12 PM
QuoteI carry one on long trips, but not when just cruising around suburbia.

Which one?

Old man
Title: Re: Tyre Puncture Repair???
Post by: zephler on January 21, 2008, 12:30:23 AM
I keep a can of Motul Tyre repair gear (211g about the size of an aerosol deodorant can) under the seat sort of cable tied of to the side... probably not ideal but enuff to get me outta trouble in a fix.... for $19-95 it seems cheap insurance particularly living in a rural area....

on longer trips I carry a mini foot pump  (handy for adjusting tyre pressures when cold each morning) and those worms/glue things in case of a puncture in either the tank bag or tail bag, this option probably cost about $65 all up from http://www.bikebiz.com.au/ (http://www.bikebiz.com.au/) go to road on left menu => tyres and accessories => repair kits (hope that's right  :laugh:)

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Title: Re: Tyre Puncture Repair???
Post by: galahs on January 21, 2008, 01:25:27 AM
I think it was $20

Bashranger or Bushmaster? I forget... I took the sticker of the case.


It's a tyre plug repair kit. I got it from Rays Outdoors at Campbelltown

I was told from an experienced long distance rider, make sure you get one with a wide handled tools as you'll appreciate them when trying to drill/twist into and out of the tyre.
Title: Re: Tyre Puncture Repair???
Post by: simon79 on January 21, 2008, 05:14:19 AM
I carry a cheapo tyre repair bottle kit, just in case, comfortably stuffed under the seat.
Bought 2-3 years ago, I don't remember. :dunno_white:
Title: Re: Tyre Puncture Repair???
Post by: s4gs on January 26, 2008, 07:22:17 AM
Quote from: galahs on January 21, 2008, 01:25:27 AM
Bashranger or Bushmaster? I forget... I took the sticker of the case.

This the one?

http://www.bushranger.com.au/tyre_repair_kit.php (http://www.bushranger.com.au/tyre_repair_kit.php)
Title: Re: Tyre Puncture Repair???
Post by: galahs on January 26, 2008, 09:29:03 AM
That's it!


p.S. Happy Australia day everyone  :thumb:
Title: Re: Tyre Puncture Repair???
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on February 20, 2008, 12:57:07 AM
i honestly don recommend repairing motorcycle tires, but if you must, to get  it to a shop or whatnot, then usually id use teh worm & glue stuff
Title: Re: Tyre Puncture Repair???
Post by: galahs on February 20, 2008, 03:04:00 AM
Yeah I don't either, but if the choice is between being stuck in the dessert or repairing your tyre to get you to the next service station.. then I can live with using them.