Fix a Flat?

[Jonnyvermont]

I am planning my first long trip to Spyderquest in September. I have read that we should carry a tire patch kit. Which one do you recommend? How about a can of Fix a Flat?

Is there an issue carrying a can like that on these hot days?



Thanks!

JonnyVermont

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[asp125]

Those work in a pinch, but I would rather use tire plugs and canned air / or a small tire inflator. Ride-on, Slime, etc are messy to clean up for tire installers. Someone here I think, posted about vibrations when that goop hardened and unbalanced his tire.

 

[Jonnyvermont]

What do you carry?

Those work in a pinch, but I would rather use tire plugs and canned air / or a small tire inflator. Ride-on, Slime, etc are messy to clean up for tire installers. Someone here I think, posted about vibrations when that goop hardened and unbalanced his tire.

Any suggestions for a small tire inflator? I am trying to put together the ultimate road kit for my RT.

Thanks!

 

[captblack]

This is what I use ... http://www.amazon.com/Slime-40001-M...72805840&sr=1-1&keywords=slime+air+compressor

 

[ulflyer]

This is what I use ... http://www.amazon.com/Slime-40001-M...72805840&sr=1-1&keywords=slime+air+compressor

I found one like the above at Walmart. That, and a plugger is what I carry. In fact, I carry the same kit in each of my vehicles.

 

[NancysToy]

Forget the Fix-A-Flat! I'd recommend carrying a plugger and a small compressor instead. The best pluggers are the mushroom plugs like the Stop-N-Go.

 

[harrypottar]

:agree: fix-a-flat I used it once and never would again. It sent the wheel out of balance to point that couldn't ride above 25 mph with out being thrown off. Then got a lecture from the dealer who had to clean the wheel for the new tire.

I carry a patch kit and compressor now.

harry

 

[Chupaca]

Have to agree..!!

NancysToy
:agree: on their web they also offer a small compressor...!! :thumbup:

 

[MikeinGA]

I found one like the above at Walmart. That, and a plugger is what I carry. In fact, I carry the same kit in each of my vehicles.

I use the same and Fix-A-Flat to inflate the tire and the my Walmart Slime compressor if it needs to be topped off. I have a 12 Volt powder outlet that is connected to right to the battery with a 15 amp fuse. I also this setup in my Jeep 4X4 and it worked. That's IMHO.

Mike

 

[szohar]

Flat

I am always riding with the Walmart small compressor and plug kit(with a knife that wast not included in the kit).

 

[wyliec]

Those work in a pinch, but I would rather use tire plugs and canned air / or a small tire inflator. Ride-on, Slime, etc are messy to clean up for tire installers. Someone here I think, posted about vibrations when that goop hardened and unbalanced his tire.

Lamont had a thread on here a while ago showing what ride-on looked like after he removed his tires and there was no mess. I had my rear tire replaced at the dealer and the tech said there was no mess.

If I do get a flat with ride-on in my tires, I'll call AAA, and if it's necessary, off to a dealer in the area; but, that's just me. I'm not comfortable parked along the side of the road doing too much of anything; once again, that's just me.

 

[Ga Blue Knight]

The hard part is finding the leak in a flat tire on the side of the road. I carry the plugs and a small air compressor. I also carry a small squeeze bottle full of dishwasher soap and a small bottle of water. If a flat should occur mix a little soap into the water don't shake it! Swirl it to mix without creating bubbles. Then slowly pour a little on a leaking tire. The air leaking will cause bubbles at the site of the leak. If the tire is really flat hook up the air compressor and leave it running while you do the above. I also carry a white crayon to mark the spot.

 

[MouthPiece]

I've read all the comments above. Let's assume that all you want to do is get your spyder to some place that the tire can be replaced. If I have a flat, I for one will be getting a new tire. Consequently, if I have a flat, my objective will be to have something available that will get me to the nearest dealer or whatever to have the tire replaced.

With the above said, is fix a flat a good option under those circumstances?

Chris

PS: [Edit: I could give a rat's patoohey what they say at the place where my tire is gonna be changed. I'm payin them to have it done, so just change it regardless of what the condition of the wheel is, etc]

 

[NancysToy]

I've read all the comments above. Let's assume that all you want to do is get your spyder to some place that the tire can be replaced. If I have a flat, I for one will be getting a new tire. Consequently, if I have a flat, my objective will be to have something available that will get me to the nearest dealer or whatever to have the tire replaced.

With the above said, is fix a flat a good option under those circumstances?

Chris

PS: [Edit: I could give a rat's patoohey what they say at the place where my tire is gonna be changed. I'm payin them to have it done, so just change it regardless of what the condition of the wheel is, etc]

In my opinion Fix-A-Flat is never a good option. It renders the tire unrepairable, creates a big mess that tire dealers hate to deal with, and may not have enough "air" to fill the tire adequately anyway.

 

[boborgera]

I've read all the comments above. Let's assume that all you want to do is get your spyder to some place that the tire can be replaced. If I have a flat,

With the above said, is fix a flat a good option under those circumstances?

Chris

PS: [Edit: I could give a rat's patoohey what they say at the place where my tire is gonna be changed. I'm payin them to have it done, so just change it regardless of what the condition of the wheel is, etc]

:agree: Any port in a storm, I carry fix a flat as a quick fix to get off the road till I can find a safe spot to plug and inflate with a small compressor, Done that many times driving into Manhattan every day for 30 years with a car, The only time I got a flat with a bike [VTX 1800] I used a plug and Co2 cartridges, With a little added green slime when I got home, Ran it like that for 6 thousand miles...

 

[SPYDERGUY1]

fix a flat

RIDE ON 4 me, used it , it works, big honking screw in rear tire , aired up and good to go. When tire replaced no mess, tire shop did free no charge. JMHO. All 3 wheels on the spyder and both wheels on the trailer...