i am planning to take a trip from Washington DC to Maine. I am going to have an air compressor, now what kind of emergency flat tire repair I should bring with me. Something I can buy locally, I am leaving in one week, and I wont have something that I could order online. Thanks
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Trip to Oakland, Maine and Flat Tire Repair
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_..stiffler..
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When I did my trip with just my wife and I. I brought a tire plug kit which costs like $5- $10 at harbour freight or any store close like that. I brought an air compressor. And also a can of tire slime for emergencies only. Then a few tools like the torx bit to take off panels and a plastic pin remover tool or flat head screw driver.
Some spare fuses. And some spare oil I put in a zip lock bag.
Hope this helps.
Stiff
Some pics for an idea.
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Some spare fuses. And some spare oil I put in a zip lock bag.
Hope this helps.
Stiff
Some pics for an idea.
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PrairieSpyder
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I got a small kit at Wal-Mart that includes a can of Slime and a 12V compressor.
BLUEKNIGHT911
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TIRE REPAIR
I would imagine SPACE is going to be a concern on this venture ...... My repair Kit has CO-2 cartridges to do the inflating .... I would try and one of those ....... After you get the Torx bits , get a small SHORT - Driver w/ratchet ....... some bolts are impossible to un-do with a long one.......... Mike :thumbup:
I would imagine SPACE is going to be a concern on this venture ...... My repair Kit has CO-2 cartridges to do the inflating .... I would try and one of those ....... After you get the Torx bits , get a small SHORT - Driver w/ratchet ....... some bolts are impossible to un-do with a long one.......... Mike :thumbup:
Chupaca
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Let's see....
As seen above you have several plug kits as seen above. I prefer the mushroom plugs with the CO2, but the ones above work as well. I have not had to use it cause we have less chance of flats than two wheelers and four wheelers where the front and rear wheels line up. Still wise to have a kit along when ever traveling. :thumbup:
As seen above you have several plug kits as seen above. I prefer the mushroom plugs with the CO2, but the ones above work as well. I have not had to use it cause we have less chance of flats than two wheelers and four wheelers where the front and rear wheels line up. Still wise to have a kit along when ever traveling. :thumbup:
BoilerAnimal
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If you had a flat on the rear and plugged it, how many CO2 cylinders would it take to get your tire inflated properly?
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
CO-2
Interesting question ..... I can tell you this. I have a Michelin rear tire that was almost flat - 6 lbs psi - I slowly drove it to a service station and added air......No damage to tire or rim....... The sidewalls are much stiffer and were able to support the weight of my 2014 RT....... The cylinders are small and not expensive, even if you needed 3 it would be OK to me.......and compared to the size and weight of even a small compressor I thought the CO-2's were a better option.....jmho.......Mike :thumbup:
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BoilerAnimal
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CO2 cylinders were popular for bicycle riding but I used a low volume, high pressure hand pump for my bike. Never used the CO2's myself and I am curious. Seems better (possibly) than a small compressor.
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