Fix a flat
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Road Master
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Fix a flat
I was just reading a post on what riders have on hand for long rides. So instead of hijacking that post I'll start a new one.
Of those of you that carry it is there a special version of fix a flat for a smaller motorcycle tire?
I've heard in the past that once you use Fix a flat the tire can never be patched. Is this true?
I also hear someone mention that they "slime" the tires so they cannot get a flat. What is "slime'?
Of those of you that carry it is there a special version of fix a flat for a smaller motorcycle tire?
I've heard in the past that once you use Fix a flat the tire can never be patched. Is this true?
I also hear someone mention that they "slime" the tires so they cannot get a flat. What is "slime'?
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I carry a can of flat repair (I use Slime brand for tubes) for tube type tires. I wouldn't consider patching a tube except in an emergency. For tubeless, there are any number of plug kits that work much better and can fit (including compressor) in a saddlebag. Using FAF in a tubeless tire makes a mess, but it can be cleaned up with some of the newer blends. I don't know why it would stop you from plugging the tire or running a tube later.
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I've never seen a different version of fix-a-flat for motorcycle tires. Slime is a liquid that you put in the tires before you get a flat. It is also supposed to hel balance the tires. I've heard that is ti somewhat corrosive and difficult to clean up when changing the tire. there is another product called ride-on that I've heard good things about and it is supposed to be water soluble and much easier to clean up. If you take a flat to a dealer, most will not patch a tire anyway. Liability is an issue.
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Fix a flat will get you home, just use about half a can. It does make a mess and is very difficult to clean off the inside of the wheel. As stated above, for a tubless, just but a plugging kit and a small compressor
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Yep, BTW The small slime brand one is popular. You can find them in many stores. As for plugs these days I use the sticky rope ones (used to use the tapered plugs and rubber cement). There are also mushroom shaped plugs but I haven't tried one.
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I carried one of those on both my and my wife's bikes on a West Coast trip several years ago. It worked, but only got the tire to 20psi using all the cartridges in both kits. I'd make sure to carry extra.
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I was just reading a post on what riders have on hand for long rides. So instead of hijacking that post I'll start a new one.
Of those of you that carry it is there a special version of fix a flat for a smaller motorcycle tire?
I've heard in the past that once you use Fix a flat the tire can never be patched. Is this true?
I also hear someone mention that they "slime" the tires so they cannot get a flat. What is "slime'?
Of those of you that carry it is there a special version of fix a flat for a smaller motorcycle tire?
I've heard in the past that once you use Fix a flat the tire can never be patched. Is this true?
I also hear someone mention that they "slime" the tires so they cannot get a flat. What is "slime'?
tire slime.
I have used it before with no ill effects
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From: El Flatistan
I slime everything, truck, bikes, atv's, tractor, lawn mower wheel barrow, everything. I simply do not get flats........ ever.
I can't speak for tubed tires but have heard that slime makes a product for them.
Slime does not ruin a tire or rim. It is not hard to get out as it really just beads up until it finds a leak to plug. I also firmly believe it does help balance the tire.
I buy it in gallons at Tractor supply.
FAF does make a mess though. Before I discovered slime I used to carry a truck sized can of it when I went on long trips. Used it once the whole can after I plugged the hole. Got me home.
Just say SLIME!
I can't speak for tubed tires but have heard that slime makes a product for them.
Slime does not ruin a tire or rim. It is not hard to get out as it really just beads up until it finds a leak to plug. I also firmly believe it does help balance the tire.
I buy it in gallons at Tractor supply.
FAF does make a mess though. Before I discovered slime I used to carry a truck sized can of it when I went on long trips. Used it once the whole can after I plugged the hole. Got me home.
Just say SLIME!