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Sep 25, 2014 | 09:32 AM

fatboy slim

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puncture prevention

Hi all, has anyone tried the tyre slime for tubed tyres? If so, any negative points you can share.
I carry the AA/RAC standard issue tubeless plug kit, but obviously that's okay for the Kwacker, but no good for the RK.
I wouldn't want to do a road trip and have it ruined for the sake of an easy repairable flat, so what do you guys carry or use if you're running tubed tyres on spoked rims.

Any advice appreciated.

Sep 25, 2014 | 10:08 AM

mkguitar

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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins

on my bicycle, any tube which has had slime becomes unrepairable with a std patch kit, the slime prevents any adhesive bond

so I don't use slime anymore...it just never seemed to work, and made tubes un-patchable on the trails here ( lots of cactus thorns)

so slime may prevent you from being able to use your plug kit...

mike

Sep 25, 2014 | 10:54 AM

sg2007

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Ride-on!!!

Sep 25, 2014 | 10:55 AM

skypilot_one

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From: Connecticut

Search Ride-on. It's not slime. It's orange, won't damage rims and doesn't make a mess when it comes time to change the tire. It stays in the contact patch area around the tire and if you add 25% more product it will dynamically balance the tire, eliminate external wheel weight and help prevent flats. I think it has Kevlar fibers in it. There are some great youtube videos of the stuff.

I just bought some for my new Dunlop American Elites along with 82* valve stems. Checking the rear tire pressure is a pita with stock stems.

Sep 25, 2014 | 01:52 PM

capttawes

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Ride on for me.

Sep 25, 2014 | 05:06 PM

bigdumbnoitall00

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with tubes your kinda screwed,try ride on its the best bet but with tubes make sure your AAA is paid up.

Sep 25, 2014 | 05:08 PM

bigdumbnoitall00

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another tip dont use the tubes from drag specialties I've had 2 flats from bad tubes in less than a year,honda tubes rock and have a long stem with a 90 on it.