question on this for tire repair kit to carry with...

[bone crusher]

Thought this might be a good kit to carry around..thoughts?

Thanks...

http://www.soundrider.com/store/white paers/Tire Repair White Paper.pdf

 

[boborgera]

Thought this might be a good kit to carry around..thoughts?

Thanks...

http://www.soundrider.com/store/white paers/Tire Repair White Paper.pdf

Don't know anything about that particular kit.
At 3 hundred miles i pick up a screw in my rear tire [vtx 1800]
Ran with a plug in it for another 7 thousand miles with no problems.
I used the Progressive Suspension TRK-2 tire repair kit. I did add 3 extra
CO2 cartridges to the kit. I keep this kit in my Spyder. And i put one in my Sons bike.
I guess I've been lucky ray: that was the first flat I've had in 35+ years on a bike.
That doesn't count ATVs i just look at them and they go flat :gaah:

 

[Dudley]

Why have to carry all that stuff in your Spyder when you can put Ride-On in your tires and not have to worry about getting a flat? If Ride-On won't seal it, then most plugs won't either. Lamont uses Ride-On and that's good enough for me. I have it in my Spyder tires and use the trunk or saddlebags for other stuff.

 

[boborgera]

Why have to carry all that stuff in your Spyder when you can put Ride-On in your tires and not have to worry about getting a flat? If Ride-On won't seal it, then most plugs won't either. Lamont uses Ride-On and that's good enough for me. I have it in my Spyder tires and use the trunk or saddlebags for other stuff.

:hun:
What stuff the whole kit is no larger than two decks of cards.
You could fit it in your coat pocket.

 

[krb1945]

looks like a top...

quality kit. The flat round patches won't do any good on the road, because it would probably real night mare to get one side of the tire off so you could use it.

Many of us carry the Walmart string kit. And yes... I have used it on the road. It seems the tires on motorcycles like to absorb screws more than car and truck do. /Ken

 

[NancysToy]

Doesn't look too bad, for a conventional kit. I like the handy pouch. I really think the Stop 'n Go tire plugger kits are the best. They will hold in a conventional, thin-carcass, motorcycle tire when nothing else will. Best medicine is still Ride-On, however.

 

[Lamonster]

Before I started using Ride-On I use to carry this kit. I've used it more on other peoples bikes but it does work great, even on a 500hp/1300 lb Boss Hoss. nojoke

http://www.directlineparts.com/product.asp?pid=753&str=4

 

[boborgera]

Before I started using Ride-On I use to carry this kit. I've used it more on other peoples bikes but it does work great, even on a 500hp/1300 lb Boss Hoss. nojoke

http://www.directlineparts.com/product.asp?pid=753&str=4

You still need air, that's why i use a kit with CO2 cartridge's
It came in Handy the one and only time i had to use it.
No question that the mushroom plugs will hold.

 

[krb1945]

How many CO2 cartridges...

do you have to use to inflate a tire?

By the way the plugging kit above is the best one I've seen anywhere. /Ken

 

[boborgera]

do you have to use to inflate a tire?

By the way the plugging kit above is the best one I've seen anywhere. /Ken

:agree:

3 CO2's drove 30 miles to home then topped it off with my BIG air compressor in my barn.

I just eyeballed it, looked good to go so i went:clap:I didn't want to use all the cartridges in case the plug didn't hold and
have to use another plug [it held]:thumbup:

 

[NancysToy]

:agree:

3 CO2's drove 30 miles to home then topped it off with my BIG air compressor in my barn.

I just eyeballed it, looked good to go so i went:clap:I didn't want to use all the cartridges in case the plug didn't hold and
have to use another plug [it held]:thumbup:

Was that on a Spyder? I have used three cartidges on a touring bike tire, and still had to top off. Small compressor is another option, especially if you have lots of storage space.

 

[bone crusher]

Before I started using Ride-On I use to carry this kit. I've used it more on other peoples bikes but it does work great, even on a 500hp/1300 lb Boss Hoss. nojoke

http://www.directlineparts.com/product.asp?pid=753&str=4

How do the plugs stay? Is there a compound/glue that is used? As far as an air pump goes, just ordered a tiny portable one as on the other threads.

I'm not worried about nails...what about sidewall damage? I've seen a curved glass shard get pushed into the side of a tire and make a small hole...Ride-on won't help that...

I do plan to call George Burns and get Ride-on but I think it's good to have a small kit, just in case I have a problem...or someone else I'm riding with does...

 

[Lamonster]

How do the plugs stay? Is there a compound/glue that is used? As far as an air pump goes, just ordered a tiny portable one as on the other threads.

I'm not worried about nails...what about sidewall damage? I've seen a curved glass shard get pushed into the side of a tire and make a small hole...Ride-on won't help that...

There is no glue or anything, just a little oil to lube the plug going in. The mushroom does all the work.

As far as sidewalls repairs go, I would call a tow truck if you have a damaged sidewall. nojoke

 

[boborgera]

Was that on a Spyder? I have used three cartidges on a touring bike tire, and still had to top off. Small compressor is another option, especially if you have lots of storage space.

No it was on my VTX 1800. Filled it enough to ride home to top it off.
Should be good for the Spyder tires as they need less air.
I agree with you if you HAVE the space a compressor is way to go.

 

[NancysToy]

No it was on my VTX 1800. Filled it enough to ride home to top it off.
Should be good for the Spyder tires as they need less air.
I agree with you if you HAVE the space a compressor is way to go.

Yes, my R1100RT needs up to six cartridges to reach full pressure. Three will get you down the road to a comperssor....if it's close. Real difficult with bike tires, the plugs work loose in the thin carcass...especially at low pressures. A plug is only good for about 50 miles on a sport-tourer, safely.

I would think the Spyder tire, at least the rear, would take more air. Less pressure, but a larger volume. Hate to waste perfectly good cartridges for a test. Maybe I'll have to bone up on my math and physics, and do some figuring.

 

[bone crusher]

Yes, my R1100RT needs up to six cartridges to reach full pressure. Three will get you down the road to a comperssor....if it's close. Real difficult with bike tires, the plugs work loose in the thin carcass...especially at low pressures. A plug is only good for about 50 miles on a sport-tourer, safely.

I would think the Spyder tire, at least the rear, would take more air. Less pressure, but a larger volume. Hate to waste perfectly good cartridges for a test. Maybe I'll have to bone up on my math and physics, and do some figuring.

Don't bother...just get that small compressor that runs off of the 12 volt...much better...

 

[NancysToy]

Don't bother...just get that small compressor that runs off of the 12 volt...much better...

Yeah, those work great, but there isn't enough room under the seat of my BMW to carry one there. Strictly a Spyder aid.

 

[bone crusher]

Just an opinion...CO2 is fine but it is limited...an air compressor can continue on and finish the job...plus, it's more 'green'!

Don't get an inferiority complex...not very becoming...:joke:

I really need to know.......How come the choice you make is always "much better" than anyone else's choice........:dontknow:

in this particular case, is compressor pressure somehow better than cartridge pressure? Somehow, I just don't think so.....

If someone likes CO2 cartridges, that's what they should use. If another likes their compressor, that's great, use that. Ride-on, rubber plugs, or sticky rope all accomplish the same thing. So does a cell phone and roadside assistance.....

It's a flat tire, not an inflation contest, for cryin' out loud. Maybe a spark plug pump, or a DA foot or hand pump is better....How about Fix a Flat.......

Or maybe nobody's way is ''much better"......it's just whatever works for them.....

 

[bone crusher]

He who lives in glass house............:roflblack:

Uses a lot of windex?? :doorag:

 

[NancysToy]

Take a deep breath, fellas...or take it off thread, please.