Puncture Repair Kit
Discussion
Morning all..
After nearly 25 years of riding all year round, 000's of miles per year and only ever having 1 puncture (1 mile from home), I've suddenly decided that I'm due a puncture.
No idea where this thought has came from but I'm thinking about it all the time when I'm on the bike and even dreaming of it.
So, who has what? what's good? needs to be small and portable between bikes... and easy to use as I'm sure it'll happen miles from home, on a trip away, at night, in the rain...
Just get this and be done with it?
https://twotyres.co.uk/product/best-motorcycle-pun...
thanks...
After nearly 25 years of riding all year round, 000's of miles per year and only ever having 1 puncture (1 mile from home), I've suddenly decided that I'm due a puncture.
No idea where this thought has came from but I'm thinking about it all the time when I'm on the bike and even dreaming of it.
So, who has what? what's good? needs to be small and portable between bikes... and easy to use as I'm sure it'll happen miles from home, on a trip away, at night, in the rain...
Just get this and be done with it?
https://twotyres.co.uk/product/best-motorcycle-pun...
thanks...
I've recent experience in this topic. I have this kit (although when I bought it in 2019 it was only £22! 
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I also have one of these tiny 12v compressors. Both of which fit nicely under the seat of my bike.
I got both before a long European trip as I wanted something that was a bit more versatile. Unfortunately I've had recent cause to use them as I was travelling to work last month, inserting the plug is handy enough but initially it didn't seem to be holding pressure too well. Once I inflated it to 50psi it sealed better though and it's lost only about 1psi per day since. I'll take the wheel off this weekend and have it patched properly though.
I have experience of using the co2 cannisters on a pedal bike and they aren't great. You'll need a lot to get to 30psi even depending on the size of your tyre.
)I also have one of these tiny 12v compressors. Both of which fit nicely under the seat of my bike.
I got both before a long European trip as I wanted something that was a bit more versatile. Unfortunately I've had recent cause to use them as I was travelling to work last month, inserting the plug is handy enough but initially it didn't seem to be holding pressure too well. Once I inflated it to 50psi it sealed better though and it's lost only about 1psi per day since. I'll take the wheel off this weekend and have it patched properly though.
I have experience of using the co2 cannisters on a pedal bike and they aren't great. You'll need a lot to get to 30psi even depending on the size of your tyre.
He's a lot better than he used to be and this is quite useful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qm6fTWaj3QE
the cueball said:
Morning all..
After nearly 25 years of riding all year round, 000's of miles per year and only ever having 1 puncture (1 mile from home), I've suddenly decided that I'm due a puncture.
No idea where this thought has came from but I'm thinking about it all the time when I'm on the bike and even dreaming of it.
So, who has what? what's good? needs to be small and portable between bikes... and easy to use as I'm sure it'll happen miles from home, on a trip away, at night, in the rain...
Just get this and be done with it?
https://twotyres.co.uk/product/best-motorcycle-pun...
thanks...
I have that kit and have used it quite a few times, not only on my bike but also mates bikes. Great to carry under the seat. I'd recommend carrying a few spare gas bottles as on one occasion we had to use one to find the puncture. Also, the average rear tyre takes two bottles from flat. Only other thing is once opened replace the solvent as this drys out in the tube. A part from that, under most circumstances they take the drama out of punctures.After nearly 25 years of riding all year round, 000's of miles per year and only ever having 1 puncture (1 mile from home), I've suddenly decided that I'm due a puncture.
No idea where this thought has came from but I'm thinking about it all the time when I'm on the bike and even dreaming of it.
So, who has what? what's good? needs to be small and portable between bikes... and easy to use as I'm sure it'll happen miles from home, on a trip away, at night, in the rain...
Just get this and be done with it?
https://twotyres.co.uk/product/best-motorcycle-pun...
thanks...
I have the Stop and Go kit that someone linked above, and I also have a tiny 12V compressor. I've used it a number of times very successfully, on my bike and also both our car and my sister's car. Never had an issue with either deflation or getting it to seal, although it all cases it has been with a straightforward screw or nail through the tread - which is probably the most common puncture cause on tarmac anyway.
Coupled with TPMS quickly alerting you to the low pressure, it means you can get somewhere safe and deal with it quickly before you're riding on a dangerously underinflated tyre.
One thing I do though which isn't in the kit, when you've put the mushroom plug through but before snipping the stem off flush with the tread, I pull it hard with some pliers (so it stretches thin) and poke some rubber cement in and around the stem. That will help bond it into place in the hole. Obviously still not as effective as a proper repair patch applied internally, but it can't hurt.
Coupled with TPMS quickly alerting you to the low pressure, it means you can get somewhere safe and deal with it quickly before you're riding on a dangerously underinflated tyre.
One thing I do though which isn't in the kit, when you've put the mushroom plug through but before snipping the stem off flush with the tread, I pull it hard with some pliers (so it stretches thin) and poke some rubber cement in and around the stem. That will help bond it into place in the hole. Obviously still not as effective as a proper repair patch applied internally, but it can't hurt.
String repairs are more durable than mushrooms imo, and ive ridden with multiple strings in one tyre.
Ive even just continued to use a tyre with a string until the end of its life, but thats my risk not yours.
Ive even ran with multiple strings in the same hole (ooer) when the puncture was more of a tear - but that is something i replaced the tyre over completely, but it got me to safety.
I dont go with a compressor anymore, i just use a high volume bicycle pump, quieter, lighter, smaller, no risk of it not working.
This one in particular: https://ride.lezyne.com/products/1-mp-mfdr-v204hv In my opinion when you have it in your hand, its feels top quality, and comes with spare O rings etc - not like the usual tat.
I cable tie the pump inside the frame of my bike horizontally over the starter below the inlet (on an IL4) - and you cant see it, but you could put it anywhere as its pretty small and very lightweight and pumps up a 190 rear in a decent enough time.
Ive even just continued to use a tyre with a string until the end of its life, but thats my risk not yours.
Ive even ran with multiple strings in the same hole (ooer) when the puncture was more of a tear - but that is something i replaced the tyre over completely, but it got me to safety.
I dont go with a compressor anymore, i just use a high volume bicycle pump, quieter, lighter, smaller, no risk of it not working.
This one in particular: https://ride.lezyne.com/products/1-mp-mfdr-v204hv In my opinion when you have it in your hand, its feels top quality, and comes with spare O rings etc - not like the usual tat.
I cable tie the pump inside the frame of my bike horizontally over the starter below the inlet (on an IL4) - and you cant see it, but you could put it anywhere as its pretty small and very lightweight and pumps up a 190 rear in a decent enough time.
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