Tire Repair Kit - Recommendations?
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Tourer
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From: Colorado
Tire Repair Kit - Recommendations?
I have AAA, but I'd really like to put some sort of tire-repair-kit in the saddle bags in case I ever get a flat on some desolate road in the middle of nowhere. With my cursid luck, it'd be when there was a full moon and the wolves were out to feed. 
Anyway, before I pick up a kit, I'd really like to know what kits you bagger dudes are using. Please tell me what tire repair kit you have, what it cost you, and how you like it.....especially if you've had to use it. Thanks.....
Anyway, before I pick up a kit, I'd really like to know what kits you bagger dudes are using. Please tell me what tire repair kit you have, what it cost you, and how you like it.....especially if you've had to use it. Thanks.....
I have used with sucess a standard tubeless tire repair kit like you see in gas stations and thats what I carry along with a Slime Air Compressor hooked up to a SAE connector. Use your judgement when using it will not work on everything.
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Road Master
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From: Annemasse (border of Geneva-Switzerland) facing Mt-Blanc.
Which model do you use and how long does it take to inflate the tire?
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From: NH
I carry this one with me always ,in my saddlebag & a standard tire plug kit.
I have not had the need to personaly use it on my own bike,but on my 09' sturgis trip i stopped twice to help out two different riders with flats. the pump worked just as advertized,fast filling of the tire.
pro's: it has a 5 yr warrentee against defects,is factory rebuildable for a modest fee,rugged contruction,you get what you pay for.
cons: it's expensive.......
http://www.bestrestproducts.com/c-13...bo-wgauge.aspx
I have not had the need to personaly use it on my own bike,but on my 09' sturgis trip i stopped twice to help out two different riders with flats. the pump worked just as advertized,fast filling of the tire.
pro's: it has a 5 yr warrentee against defects,is factory rebuildable for a modest fee,rugged contruction,you get what you pay for.
cons: it's expensive.......
http://www.bestrestproducts.com/c-13...bo-wgauge.aspx
Tourer
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From: Killeen, Tx
I carry the StopNGo kit...convienent, easy to use, and nothing messy to work with. They have a compressor available, and thier products are designed for use on Bikes.
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Plus 1, I have used this kit before and rode another 900 miles, 2 up, with luggage on a plugged rear tire. Saved me on a memorial day weekend road trip. I also carry a "Slime" brand air compressor that plugs into the Cig lighter.
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I've got the Slime compressor as well and tested it on a tire with close to no air. Took about 7 minutes. I also carry the tubeless plugs.
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Road Warrior
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I have the stop-n-go plug kit and their mini compressor. I also carry the CO2 cartridges as well. I have been lucky and never needed to plug a tire. One of my friend's used the stop-n-go plug in his tire and never had an issue.
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Road Captain
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From: Oregon Ohio
I got a flat on the eway about three years ago, and didn't have a plug kit. My fellow rider with me had a pump and a leather shoestring, I used some spit and stuffed that shoestring in the hole and pumped that baby up to 25 pounds. She held to the next exit to get a car repair kit, obviously I rode slow. I would have just waited for him to run and get a kit but I was right on a blind curve and had to get outta there! I would not recommend the shoestring method at all, but it works in a pinch. As for today I won't be caught without a kit and compressor on board! I use the car type u can get at any autozone.
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Honestly I just cary a can of fix a flat. Hopefully just enough to get me to the next place I can get a new tire if I need one. I also have the little air pump for the rear suspension. Never had to use it on a tire, but if I had to I guess it could do the trick. Just very slowly.