Roadside Tyre Repair - SV650.org

15-05-06, 08:51 PM

I have read a couple of threads that recommend carrying a tubeless tyre repair kit. Do these people mean the gunk in a can that inflates the tyre at the same time as plugging the gap or do they mean a proper puncture repair kit?

If they mean the latter, how on earth do you do this at the roadside. Surely you need to break the bead from the rim and then use tyre levers to pop one side of the tyre off the rim. These would mean carrying a bead breaker and tyre levers as well! A bit much to fit under the seat

Somebody put me straight please.

Tim.

Sid Squid · 15-05-06, 08:55 PM

There are repair kits available that you use to insert a plug or sticky rubber string into the puncture from outside the tyre, after which you use compressed air canisters, like Sparklets bulbs, to re-inflate the tyre.

The plug type repairs have tapered rubber plugs you cover in glue, the string type ones are already covered in the adhesive, both types require the use of an insertion tool that looks somewhat like a large darning needle. The compressed air canisters will put a surprising amount of air into the tyre, a rough rule of thumb is about 10psi or so per can for a typical rear tyre.

Both types have limits on speed - typically 40-50 mph - limits on distance, and must not be considered a permanent repair. Better than waiting two hours for the recovery truck though.

15-05-06, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sid Squid

There are repair kits available that you use to insert a plug or sticky rubber string into the puncture from outside the tyre, after which you use compressed air canisters, like Sparkletts bulbs, to re-inflate the tyre.

That's pretty cool. Is the repair permanent though or do you have to get it sorted properly at a tyre centre afterwards?

Tim.

15-05-06, 09:06 PM

there £20 and i always carry one, i got stuck 30miles from home once with a drill bit in my rear tyre and one of those little kits got me home safe.

Sid Squid · 15-05-06, 09:07 PM

My post edited with the addition of a bit more detail.

15-05-06, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sid Squid

Both types have limits on speed - typically 40-50 mph - limits on distance, and must not be considered a permanent repair. Better than waiting two hours for the recovery truck though.

Ok, thanks. Might look getting one of thes kits. Could come in useful oneday.

15-05-06, 09:14 PM

try here only £12.99 -

A link so that the page format isn't screwed up, like it was before.

15-05-06, 09:31 PM

[quote="kwak zzr"]

try here only £12.99 -

A link so that the page format isn't screwed up, like it was before.
Nice. Worth £12.99 I reckon. I work about 5 miles away from their store in Portsmouth, will have to pop there one lunchtime.

Thanks. Tim

15-05-06, 10:11 PM

I have one with three canisters, each canister delivers 30psi.

TEL · 16-05-06, 02:58 PM

[quote="kwak zzr"]

try here only £12.99 -

A link so that the page format isn't screwed up, like it was before.

Got one the other day from local hein-gericke....fits nicely under the rear seat

15-05-06, 08:51 PM	#1
I'm_a_Newbie Guest Posts: n/a	Roadside Tyre Repair I have read a couple of threads that recommend carrying a tubeless tyre repair kit. Do these people mean the gunk in a can that inflates the tyre at the same time as plugging the gap or do they mean a proper puncture repair kit? If they mean the latter, how on earth do you do this at the roadside. Surely you need to break the bead from the rim and then use tyre levers to pop one side of the tyre off the rim. These would mean carrying a bead breaker and tyre levers as well! A bit much to fit under the seat Somebody put me straight please. Tim.

15-05-06, 08:55 PM	#2
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	There are repair kits available that you use to insert a plug or sticky rubber string into the puncture from outside the tyre, after which you use compressed air canisters, like Sparklets bulbs, to re-inflate the tyre. The plug type repairs have tapered rubber plugs you cover in glue, the string type ones are already covered in the adhesive, both types require the use of an insertion tool that looks somewhat like a large darning needle. The compressed air canisters will put a surprising amount of air into the tyre, a rough rule of thumb is about 10psi or so per can for a typical rear tyre. Both types have limits on speed - typically 40-50 mph - limits on distance, and must not be considered a permanent repair. Better than waiting two hours for the recovery truck though. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

15-05-06, 09:07 PM	#5
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	My post edited with the addition of a bit more detail. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

16-05-06, 02:58 PM	#10
TEL Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barry, S.Wales Posts: 245	[quote="kwak zzr"] try here only £12.99 - A link so that the page format isn't screwed up, like it was before. Got one the other day from local hein-gericke....fits nicely under the rear seat __________________ Blue naked K4

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15-05-06, 09:06 PM	#4
kwak zzr Guest Posts: n/a	there £20 and i always carry one, i got stuck 30miles from home once with a drill bit in my rear tyre and one of those little kits got me home safe.

15-05-06, 09:14 PM	#7
kwak zzr Guest Posts: n/a	try here only £12.99 - A link so that the page format isn't screwed up, like it was before.

15-05-06, 09:31 PM	#8
I'm_a_Newbie Guest Posts: n/a	[quote="kwak zzr"] try here only £12.99 - A link so that the page format isn't screwed up, like it was before. Nice. Worth £12.99 I reckon. I work about 5 miles away from their store in Portsmouth, will have to pop there one lunchtime. Thanks. Tim

15-05-06, 10:11 PM	#9
Stig Guest Posts: n/a	I have one with three canisters, each canister delivers 30psi.