Temp flat tire repair

[Navydad]

I carry a compressor. Never had a flat on the Spyder yet, but two cartridges didn't get my Triumph tire aired enough to even get the bike off the road. Had two flat tires in a week in Florida three years ago. Good old fashioned rope plugs, rubber cement, and air compressor got me on the road. You can't run fast enough to give me cartridges or plugs.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

...leads me to ask this question - the tires on my 2010 RT are Kendas - are they tubeless?

Yes. I don't believe any vehicle intended for road use comes from the factory with tube tires. Not even ATVs.

 

[AsphaltEagle]

Tire kit

Navydad,,,, i do carry the rope style plugs, but know people who have used the short little plug style with success. As i said I've been lucky over the years to have never needed to use the kit. So just in case i carried extra cartridges. Knock on wood i continue to be so lucky.
I generally over pack and have never had room for a mini compressor, and the ones that I've used on car tires took forever to pump up to min air pressure and got so hot i had to rest them.

I was given a Grimlin Bell this year so hopefully i will never need either air device.

 

[Docster]

I bought my 2018 RT a few weeks ago, and getting it ready for some touring. I have the 1k battery jumper from Lamonster, tire patch kit but no way to fill the tire w air (roadside repair). I see people use a small compressor, but everyone I see requires a 12v DC plug. I’ve looked just about everywhere on the Spyder but can’t find it. Is there a 12v? If not, what compressor is recommended?
Thanks for any advice.

I think your owners manual would answer the question and show the location if applicable

 

[Jarred]

I think your owners manual would answer the question and show the location if applicable

‘I searched the manual and BRP/Can Am website and couldn’t find an answer anywhere. And I did a search of this forum and still couldn’t find mention of 12v. That’s why I had to ask. Dave confirmed there isn’t a 12v that comes standard, just after market. I do a ton of reading/research before I ask u guys. And I’m glad I did, got great advice. I try to share things I learn however I’ve only owned a Spyder for almost 3 weeks so I’m still learning.
‘Thanks all.

 

[Navydad]

Navydad,,,, i do carry the rope style plugs, but know people who have used the short little plug style with success. As i said I've been lucky over the years to have never needed to use the kit. So just in case i carried extra cartridges. Knock on wood i continue to be so lucky.
I generally over pack and have never had room for a mini compressor, and the ones that I've used on car tires took forever to pump up to min air pressure and got so hot i had to rest them.

I was given a Grimlin Bell this year so hopefully i will never need either air device.

The rope style plugs will handle a larger puncture than the rubber plugs will. One of my flat tires involved a bolt on the freeway near Orlando. My buddy had the rubber plugs and the tool to install it with. There was no way that plug would fix this puncture. The rope style did though. I currently carry rope style plugs and glue with the battery powered handheld compressor. The compressor can also be ran off the bike battery. I have inflated my truck tire with this compressor and it worked very well. I went many years with no flats and then had two in a week on my Key West ride:roflblack: I bought a small stuff sack and put together my tire kit, with the compressor and all that I need to plug a tire it takes up no more space than my pair of low top sneakers I pack when I travel.

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[teninospyder]

Yes the fuse could blow on the RT cig adapter outlet

If you’re planning on ising the 12v plug in to power your compressor you best test it before you need it. The compressor may blow the fuse.

JFYI It's only a 5 amp mini fuse and in testing the little compressor I bought at WW - it blew right away.