The best plug & go puncture repair kit is…

[Mellow Matt]

emailiscrap said:

I've used both Ultraseal and Slime in tubed and tubeless tyres.
I'm a big fan.

Having commuted through London for several years and picked up countless punctures I switched to using Slime. From that point I didn't get a single puncture. Basically if it fills the gap that any intrusion leaves behind and seals it permanently. If the puncture is too deep then it wont work. If it works then it can be considered a permanent repair.

I'm now using Ultraseal for no other reason than it was cheaper at the time, but I'd recommend both.

When the bike is static it wells at the bottom of the tyres. For the first minute or so the ride can be a little unbalanced (very minor) as the liquid coats the entire inside of the tyre. From that point the ride is as normal with no balance issues. If the bike stops for more than 10 minutes or so then it begins to well again. It really is barely noticeable.
I've not used it on a weight conscious supersports so don't know if the precise balancing issue is more of a problem, but have used it on a GPZ500S, Transalp 650, DL1000 and ZZR1100.

I've never had a puncture whilst using it, and I'm not in any way affiliated with anyone who sells it!

Edited by emailiscrap on Thursday 20th May 10:40

I have to say this stuff is the most tempting to me at the mo - seems to save the most hassle!

[emailiscrap]

Some people are very against it. I'm not sure if it's based on personal experience or just the idea that it's a bodge of sorts.
Granted the tyre fitters probably hate it as it can make changes a bit messy!

[Andy XRV]

I carry one of these. I don't know if it's the best but it's pretty comprehensive.

http://www.getgeared.co.uk/LOUIS-Motorcycle-Tyre-R...

[RemaL]

Andy XRV said:

I carry one of these. I don't know if it's the best but it's pretty comprehensive.

http://www.getgeared.co.uk/LOUIS-Motorcycle-Tyre-R...

thats the gummy worms many have said work great and I have.

I know what chap who has got 6 of these in his rear tyre and still uses it daily

[HertsBiker]

emailiscrap said:

Some people are very against it. I'm not sure if it's based on personal experience or just the idea that it's a bodge of sorts.
Granted the tyre fitters probably hate it as it can make changes a bit messy!

It seperates out at speed (slime, not U/Seal) and can blow out the plug. U/Seal is different and a way better product for high speed use. Slime is great in mtb's, golf carts, and tractors. I have used slime/useal/goop in car tyres and it's down to luck if the wheel remains balanced. But carry some, and a pump, and it WILL get you home. Not infallible though as it takes a full bottle to stop a bad leak.. but when you are 100 miles from home on Sunday afternoon they are all f'ing brilliant. Just don't exceed 70 for too long.

[Hooli]

Mellow Matt said:

Sooo, tyre weld or a plug kit...? The thread seems a bit inconclusive so far!

Sorry for dragging this back up again, but might need it in Europe

Both.

I've plugged tyres that didn't quite seal & then thrown a can of tyre seal in too which sealed the remaining leak. Done it the other way too when the hole was too big for the tyre seal to work so I added a bung & let it dry.
Never bothered getting them fixed properly & had a few do indicated double the limit plus sorta speeds & several thousand miles without issue.

[Ballon]

I carry an Airpro kit don't know why as my KTM has tubed tyres (had it with the old bike) glad I did as I picked up a puncture the other week and only spotted it when I came to go home, but was was able to inflate the tyre enough to get me to a garage.

Iv'e used it before to repair tubless tyres on several occassions and it's always got me home. I have always had the tyres repaired/plugged at a specialist and never had any problems.

On the KTM they plugged the hole and also replaced the tube, they said they were not comfortable repairing an tube, I can understand why and for the price of a tube (£13) it was not worth the risk, IMHO.

I have now out slime in the rear as a precaution.