Anybody have to repair a flat tire on the road?

[canamryder]

There’s some great advice here on the best way to plug a hole, but I haven’t seen an answer yet as to exactly how you find the puncture in the rear tyre of something like an RT or F3 Touring with all the surrounding plastic. You can only feel the tread on one very small piece of tyre unless you can lift the rear.......and I have been told (albeit jokingly) by my local tyre guy that if I turn up with Slime or similar in my rear tyre, our relation may be strained ....and we have a great relationship currently. :dontknow:

Pete

The shop where I bought my Ryker told me 20$ extra to clean out the mess. I carry plugs, air cartridges and a 12v old Bell compressor.

 

[cptjam]

I have a massive magnetic pull. Screws and nails leap at the opportunity to imbed themselves in on both of my tires! Plug kit, Aerostich compressor, and problem solved. The nails and screws stay imbedded, making them easy to see. Or, soapy water, poured over a filled up tire. Typically, you are miles from anything, so, take your time! Once you find the puncture, fix it. I usually replace the tire when we get where we are going, or, if none are available, when we get home. The idea of fixing a tire with a Phillips head screw nearly had me, as I thought it was in jest. I hope it was. If not, very scary!

 

[pegasus1300]

Haven't had to fix a flat in years. I think I still had tubes the last time. Still carry plugs and compressor. Probably jinx me now.

 

[Bensonoid]

Check out Dynaplug, as cheap as $21.95, with free shipping direct from Dynaplug.

http://www.dynaplug.com/carbon.html

As for inflation, I have a super compact German made footpump, which will inflate a P/U tire in reasonable time. Carried it on last 4 M/C.

Not had a M/C puncture since 70s, but prefer to be prepared for solo rides in remote areas out of cell service.

Without a plug kit, I would be walking along the shoulder, looking for a screw to insert in a puncture to get me home.

Some riders are satisfied with a cell phone and credit card, but many of my rides have limited cell service.

I have the dynaplug. Haven't had to use it so I don't know if it will work as good as i think it will.

 

[Lehrman]

I have the stop n go mushroom plugs and compressor kit. Hope I never need it, but you have to be prepared. I also carry a lithium battery jumper which has an emergency light. Hope I never need that either. The folks on this forum helped me prepare.

 

[Dudley]

I have a massive magnetic pull. Screws and nails leap at the opportunity to imbed themselves in on both of my tires! Plug kit, Aerostich compressor, and problem solved. The nails and screws stay imbedded, making them easy to see. Or, soapy water, poured over a filled up tire. Typically, you are miles from anything, so, take your time! Once you find the puncture, fix it. I usually replace the tire when we get where we are going, or, if none are available, when we get home. The idea of fixing a tire with a Phillips head screw nearly had me, as I thought it was in jest. I hope it was. If not, very scary!

No jest. The screw will not go anywhere. The Fix a Flat seals it tightly. And why would it be very scary. I am not saying everybody should do it, because someone would screw it up and blame me. It works for me, that's all that matters to me. I just shared it.