Puncture Kit

[Speedy Claire]

Which puncture kit do people recommend? Think I`d best get one but not sure whether to go with the plug and gas type or the foamy type stuff?

Many thanks :D

[Seggons]

Send a PM over to Kilted Ginger as he tried both on the Applecross Double Dash rideout last month. :)

[Sally]

Went into HG for a set, they all sold out :(
This thread will be useful to me to.

[mattSV]

Claire

Go for plugs or string, not the foam. I tried the foam a few years ago on north/south v1.0, it was crap - just made a bloody mess of the rear wheel, swingarm and Fizz's helmet;). Also did not keep the air in the tyre, which was a little bit inconvenient 300 miles from home :D

I then plugged it using a 'rep & air' kit - worked a treat.

HTH

Matt

[Sally]

Where do you get these things?
And what brand do you reccommend if any?

[mattSV]

clicky (http://www.worldofpower.co.uk/Motorcycle-Accessories/Brakes-and-Tyres/Tyre/Wheel-Maintenance/sc1387/p2709.aspx)

[DMC]

Ive got a plug repair kit, but never had to use it. Imagine the plug kits give a better temp repair, but the foam/gunk cans quicker to use.

[Speedy Claire]

Many thanks Matt.. i`ll take your advice :D

Sally if you have any problems obtaining a kit pm me and if I can get them here i`ll pick up 2.

[mattSV]

Ive got a plug repair kit, but never had to use it. Imagine the plug kits give a better temp repair, but the foam/gunk cans quicker to use.

The plug was a piece of piddle to use, and got me 300 miles home on a tyre that was well past it's 'best before' date - I was taking the p*ss a bit, and should have changed it before the trip.....

The foam got me about 20 miles, and was p!issing out everwhere - I now always keep a plug kit with me at all times on the bike.

[Sally]

Just ordered, cheers Claire for reminding me by starting this thread, and Matt for the link. :)

[DarrenSV650S]

These stop and go kits (http://www.busters-accessories.co.uk/productinfo/SGMATV/Tyres/Puncture-Repair-Preventative/Stop-and-Go) are meant to be good. That's what I have. And I got some extra air canisters

[Kilted Ginger]

tyre weld cans, crap, messy and do not work.
the type in the first link are good, do the jib but are a bit of a phaff, akward and messy. Also although you get 3 plugs there is only enough glue and air for one repair.

The other option string things are supposed to be good but very akward to use, i have no experience of these.

These (http://www.motrax.co.uk/index.php?mod=show_news&id_nws=11) are the dogs. very easy 100% effective, 30 seconds to use. I havent used in anger yet but seen them used and had a practice on an old tyre. doddle, cant recommend enough. Demonstration (http://www.gryyp.com/cargol/ing.html) video.

HTH

[petevtwin650]

tyre weld cans, crap, messy and do not work.
the type in the first link are good, do the jib but are a bit of a phaff, akward and messy. Also although you get 3 plugs there is only enough glue and air for one repair.

The other option string things are supposed to be good but very akward to use, i have no experience of these.

These (http://www.motrax.co.uk/index.php?mod=show_news&id_nws=11) are the dogs. very easy 100% effective, 30 seconds to use. I havent used in anger yet but seen them used and had a practice on an old tyre. doddle, cant recommend enough. Demonstration (http://www.gryyp.com/cargol/ing.html) video.

HTH

Ditto about Tyreweld type cans.

The glue and plug did work on KG's tyre but only because (a) he was strong enough to force the plug in and (b) because somebody squeezed the side wall and allowed the plug to go in.

That turn and go pack looks very good. If it works! But it only has 4 air canisters. The ones KG had barely inflated his 160 rear.

[fizzwheel]

I've used tyre weld twice

Once it was sucessful, ( small hole caused by a piece of flint ) the 2nd time not so, big slit in my back tyre caused by a piece of metal in the road. The hole was to big and the foam just blew straight out the of it when I tried to inflate the tyre.

I carry a rep and air kit under my seat now. I dont trust the tyre weld it only works in a small set of circumstances IMHO.

[Stig]

Sticky string of any variety works for me. I've used the plugs before and had them fail. I have even had the AA use them and have them fail. Never ever seen sticky string fail.

[Dave20046]

I've just bought the stop and go kit Darren linked but from www.mandp.com (http://www.mandp.com) using the online voucher code MP0609 which'll give you free postage(/£5 off) up until august.
enjoy

while I was there I also bought the £5 chain & closed shackle padlock http://www.mandp.co.uk/productinfo/567427/Security/Chains-and-Padlocks/Kryptonite/Keeper-Chain-Series Dunno what the quality'll be like (well I do it'll be shoite)but I can add it to the collection.

[markmoto]

a solution to the co2 canisters not putting much air in the tyre is to carry a double action mountain bike pump the one i carry is only about 8 inches long and goes under the seat, then after using the co2 canisters ive used the pump takes a while but gets the job done. ;)

[SoulKiss]

a solution to the co2 canisters not putting much air in the tyre is to carry a double action mountain bike pump the one i carry is only about 8 inches long and goes under the seat, then after using the co2 canisters ive used the pump takes a while but gets the job done. ;)

Better to use the bike pump 1st then the cannisters - let the compressed air do the work....

[mattSV]

I was lucky when I used my puncture kit - pulled in to a Kwikfit in the ****ing rain, they took pity and let me get in out of the rain to do the repair & use their airline. I now always carry extra canisters with me though, just in case.

[Spiderman]

These (http://www.motrax.co.uk/index.php?mod=show_news&id_nws=11) are the dogs. very easy 100% effective, 30 seconds to use. I havent used in anger yet but seen them used and had a practice on an old tyre. doddle, cant recommend enough. Demonstration (http://www.gryyp.com/cargol/ing.html) video.

HTH

Not seen this type before, looks dead easy to use but how does it "seal" the hole if its a bit bigger than the screw part is i wonder? And what stops it working itself loose since there is no glue of any type holding it firmly in place i wonder?
Glad someone come up with such a simple solution tho :)

[rictus01]

Funnily enough Sarj got a screw in the rear of the S4 the other day, fixed in less time than it took to get his foot pump, I cary the string type and didn't use any glue bar what was on the string, although ad mine is a van kit the tools are a bit heavier duty so make life easier.

Cheers Mark.

[Kilted Ginger]

It only seals up to 8mm i think, but if the hole is bigger than that i'm not sure id be comfortable riding on it anyway, I've spoke to a few guys about it and all rave about it, not heard a bad word yet, Hopefully i'll not be able to tell you how good it is or isnt.

[xXBADGERXx]

I have the Gryyp Cargol system under my seat , one word of warning about it , the little Yellow bag it comes in is useless and wears out under the seat , I transferred it to a Nylon pouch for safety reasons and (touch wood) haven`t had the need to use it yet .