Puncture Repair.
 

I've had a search back through the old threads and have not found the answer I am looking for.
Does anyone know if there is the kit available to make a permanant repair yourself?
Most people in the old threads seem to agree that road side kits are tempory repairs and they should then be done by a garage. I want to get hold of the kit the garage uses.
I must admit I don't trust dealers, I reckon they tell you it can't be repaired, sell you a new tyre then as soon as you leave plug your old one and sell it to their mate.

Re: Punture Repair
 

What you'd be looking for are bungs like this this

You'll want the right type of glue and to be able to remove the tyre to fit it from the inside too. You'll also want to be confident you're repairing a hole that's OK to be repaired this way.

Me? I'd take it to a tyre shop that is happy repairing tubeless motorbike tyres (phone before hand, many wont).

Jambo

Edit, this appears to be a much more complete kit.

Re: Punture Repair
 

Rein in your cynicism, there is no shortage of reasonable and honest shops, find one.
I suggest Essential Rubber, 27 Downham Road, Islington, London, N1 5AA.
This may not help you considering where you are, but is an example of an utterly trustworthy and professional supplier and repairer.

Re: Punture Repair
 

Thanks jambo, that's exactly what I'm after. Just need to find a bead breaker and some leavers now.
I'm gutted at the moment, my two week old tyre has a self tapper in it

Re: Punture Repair
 

Having fitted tyres myself with levers it's quite hard work and the chances of scuffing your rims is pretty high. You'll also need to re-ballance the wheel when you're done.

I'd be buying one of the normal kits such as this and riding it to a proper tyre fitter. It's easier and you get an experianced opinion on whether the tyre's safe to repair.

Once the proper repair is fitted, the tyre's safe, I've done track days on them.

Jambo

Re: Punture Repair
 

Good morning all.

One problem you will have is that the professional plugs, & cement etc are usually available in quantity. Therefore you will find it quite expensive to set yourself up for fixing the odd puncture.
You will also need to be able to get the tyre off etc.

I usually charge £15 for a single repair to a loose wheel, & get complaints about that :-)


Cheers.

Re: Punture Repair
 

Well, I bottled it and took the tyre to a dealer, who informed me it couldn't be repaired and lightened my wallet by £145. The tyre was two weeks old so I'm gutted.
I still want to look into doing it myself in future though.

Re: Punture Repair
 

Can we have a pic of the tyre please? It must have been some self-tapper and well off centre.

Re: Punture Repair
 

If you were so cynical beforehand, why didn't you go somewhere else for a 2nd opinion?
Hoe you kept the 2 week old tyre?

Re: Punture Repair
 

Tried about four places, they all said no. The usual story was that they have been told not repair that tyre because of the way the banding runs in them.
Should have got a picture really but the screw was about half way between the centre and the edge.