So we were out for a ride and the bike started feeling odd - but the wind was strong and choppy so I figured no big deal. Made a right from one state road onto another, and yeah, it IS a big deal.

Rear tire's dead. Called and had the bike picked up and us run home - sucks, but could've been a lot worse.

 

I was riding down I-95 in south FL about 4 years ago when I had my SG, doing about 80, and my rear tire blew. The back was flying back and forth, and it was all i could do to keep the front end inline, all the while trying to look behind and beside me (I was in the left lane) to make sure there were no cars close. I somehow managed to get it slowed down and pulled off onto the shoulder, scared the crap out of me. AND, while all this was going on, the only thought that was running thru my head was my mothers voice "Kenny, you make sure you ride with your helmet!!",, because that day, of all days, i was not! anyway, glad to hear ya made out ok, ride safe brother.

 

Ack, yeah, I think a blowout would be pretty horrible.

 

has anyone used "slime" or a similar product just to get back on the road and to a place to get the tube replaced?

I was thinking of throwing a can in the saddle bag for an upcoming Black Hills ride.

 

Good luck on finding someone that will change that tire, loaded with slime.
Most mechanics hate that stuff, nasty green chit gets all over the place.

 

slime will ruin the tire. If anything use the canned air type but also was told that does less damage but still a risk. NO SLIME.

 

Get some Ride-On dude !
http://www.directcycleparts.com/chem...le-p-9733.html

 

I have placed a small amount (0.5 ounces approx) of the green slime in an uncovered container in my garage as a test in the past.
I returned to it a few weeks later and the liquid portion had pretty much evaporated leaving some greenish fiber looking stuff (looked/felt like wet paper towel consistency).
I would consider it for emergency use, to get you off the road to safety.
Basic theory is the green fluid is forced by air pressure to air leak and fibers are suppose to get stuck in hole.
Remember it does require a small compressor to air the tire.
Have never used it on bike or car.
As far as mechanics..in the past i have used a can of fix a flat (not the same as slime) for a car.
The car tire changer mechanic was not too happy and made many references to God and I overheard something about my mother(guess he went to same school).
I have had a flat on a spoke motorcycle tire (rear) which i noticed totally flat upon exit from restaurant. Tube did not tear (could see nail) so i used my small 12 volt pump and aired tire twice to get to a nearby shop.
Basically you try to use what you can in order to get yourself to safety.

 

I realize that Slime is nasty stuff, but wouldn't it just ruin the tube which has to be replaced on flats anyway.

If any Slime gets in the tire, I wouldn't think it would be much.

 

get ride on tire sealant,, it is also a balancer,, works great and does not make a mess when you change the tire wipes up like milk,, good chit maynard,, been using it for years