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stewwolfie

In: Darlington
Posts: 40

Anyone carry tyreweld or similar for touring? Off to scotland and I ain't got nowt.... As they say around these parts.. :)

Message posted by stewwolfie on 25 June 2009 at 18:07

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stewwolfie @ 25/06/2009 18:07:42

Deleted Member

In: NA
Posts: 0

Heard it can screw up the valves and when you come to have the tyre changes (tubeless) you will be faced by a mess of congealed gloop to scrap off.

Gummy worms or mushrooms are still the most popular with distance riders...plus you'll need three gas inflator bottles...three. Use plenty of glue.

Message posted by Deleted Member on 25 June 2009 at 18:22

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excalibur

In: york
Posts: 1277

I'd stash the plugs and the tireweld , remember with tireweld the puncture is INFLATED as well , if its a slow then go for the plug option bearing in mind both are a temporary fix .

Message posted by excalibur on 25 June 2009 at 18:34

excalibur @ 25/06/2009 18:34:09

Matt

In: Veldhoven
Posts: 8054

the glue stuff works pefectly, and ive never had problems with garages changing my tyres. I always run with the stuff in. Any nail holes get sealed instantly. Honestly i never run my tyres without slime in.

Message posted by Matt on 25 June 2009 at 18:59 Matt @ 25/06/2009 18:59:54

Phil

In: Liverpool
Posts: 797

I use slime in my tyres and never had a problem getting punctures fixed. Most motorcycle chops offer you the option of having slime or auto seal injected into your tyres so they are used to dealing with the stuff when they take the tyre off. tip from the top. tell the mechanic you have slime in the tyre before they break the bead. they won't thank you if they get covered in the stuff.

Message posted by Phil on 25 June 2009 at 19:13

Phil @ 25/06/2009 19:13:48

Hull750Rider

In: Hull
Posts: 1409

I used slime once and it just came out of the hole and drew a neat line in my inner mud gaurd

Message posted by Hull750Rider on 25 June 2009 at 19:34

Hull750Rider @ 25/06/2009 19:34:32

Matt

In: Veldhoven
Posts: 8054

lol hull - must have been a massive hole!

Message posted by Matt on 25 June 2009 at 19:39 Matt @ 25/06/2009 19:39:00

Hull750Rider

In: Hull
Posts: 1409

not really may have been travelling over 50mph/80kmh though lol

Message posted by Hull750Rider on 25 June 2009 at 19:50

Hull750Rider @ 25/06/2009 19:50:11

Deleted Member

In: NA
Posts: 0

I carried heavy duty, puncture resistant inner tubes, just in case, but I'd not go to those extremes in the UK. Mobile phone and an AA/RAC membership, plus a few bungs and glue. If I'm stuck at the side of the road in a storm with a flat tyre, slime or anything will do.

Message posted by Deleted Member on 25 June 2009 at 19:53

Deleted Member @ 25/06/2009 19:53:08

excalibur

In: york
Posts: 1277

Tireweld was standard kit on my v-max at all times as was a small fire extinguisher , i never had reason to use either in 4 yrs myself , but helped out friends on 2 occasions with the tireweld.

Message posted by excalibur on 25 June 2009 at 21:23

excalibur @ 25/06/2009 21:23:07

Bikeabill

In: Hull /Hessle
Posts: 4483

I have tireweld and bungs with glue under seat permanently take up little space cost little good for peace of mind

Message posted by Bikeabill on 26 June 2009 at 00:29

Bikeabill @ 26/06/2009 00:29:59

timhall

In: LOWER DUNSFORTH
Posts: 133

I always carry a bottle of tyreweld. I had to use it once in Wales. Very usefull stuff. It does'nt blow your tyre upto full pressuse thou. But it allows you to ride slowly to nearest garage with a compressor. Personnally when i'm touring I take a small 12v compressor with me aswell.

Message posted by timhall on 26 June 2009 at 23:46

timhall @ 26/06/2009 23:46:41

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