Punctures and remedies

[Splash]

Changing tubes isnt that hard, although a ball ache! Had to do a front recently when the valve became seperated from the tube! Must have been a manufacturing fault. To top that, I then got a puncture in the front again, so as no spare tube, I had to use my tin of Holts Tyre Weld. Even with a tube this stuff is the dogs!! It was three weeks before I got round to changing the tube and the tyre didnt loose pressure. However, it is ONLY good for pierce type punctures and not rips or splits!!!

The answer is, practice changing tubes!! It is a bugger, but worth being able to do it!!

[loftyjohn]

Hi to all :D
Has anyone got a useful remedy for the puncture scenario ? As the @ has tubed tyres it struck me that a road side repair would be a tad difficult :(

Thought about the instant puncture repair gunk and even carrying levers and spare tube.

I have roadside assistance but is the AA man likely to carry spare tubes or where could he take you on a Sunday that would also be of any use.

I'm sure that there must be lots of experience out there so words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated :shock:

[stoo]

Been thinking about this a bit lately too....

Best option has got to be - not to get a puncture. :lol:


Tyre slime seems a good idea - although it won't stop every puncture - especially if you manage to get a crease in the tube, or get it nipped between rim and tyre.

To avoid carrying too much in the way of spares, a front tube will work well enough in the rear wheel to get you home.

Trouble is - changing tubes does rather require removal of a wheel, which can be a big of a bugger with no centrestand, unless you don't mind laying the bike on its side.

And breaking the bead on the tyre to change the tube in the first place can be a right pain too (unless you've got a mate with another bike at hand, and then you can use his sidestand as a beadbreaker :twisted: )


I've got a puncture repair kit, so I'll carry that instead of investing in slime. No idea how to use it though, as the instructions are all in german. :lol:
Next time I remember, I'm going to pick up a spare front tube though, just in case.... :)

[Slimie]

I think prevention is the best cure, so when we all went off Plainwards I completely forgot to bring a tube and tyre levers. As no one punctured I think that it worked.

So, to recap...no chance of a repair means no punctures, but if I'd had the gear I'm sure I'd have had to use it.

You know it makes sense :wink:

-Simon

[lootch67]

I've got some Slime in my tyres. Have not had an opportunity to test them (un)fortunately. I do carry 2 cannisters of compressed air on the bike just in case I need something help me get the 3 miles home or to the garage.

[DaveS]

I reckon Slime followed by some method of being able to pump up your tyres if required is a reasonable start.

If you're getting away from civilisation then I think a spare tube would be good, and tyre irons, even if you can't do it yourself.

[posiwev]

I usually have both tubes (never met anyone that has successfully used a front in the rear) some tyre irons co2 canister and a mtb pump.
Last 2 outings on my XR have resulted in a front and rear puncture :(
BTW us a m8's side stand to break the bead!
Cheers
Andy

[Shepp]

Just installed ultraseal in my tyres. Will let you know how l get on with it. It was easy to install and remains liquid and does'nt set. Look at www.ultrasealuk.biz and see what you think.

[loftyjohn]

Hi Shepp
Had a quick look through your link :shock:

Bit on the pricey side £25 + p&p

How much did you pay????

[Whealie]

is the AA man likely to carry spare tubes or where could he take you on a Sunday that would also be of any use

Three hours to arrive because the AA does not fix punctures on tubed wheels and very few vans can tow a bike.

[stoo]

is the AA man likely to carry spare tubes or where could he take you on a Sunday that would also be of any use

Three hours to arrive because the AA does not fix punctures on tubed wheels and very few vans can tow a bike.

The RAC are just as useless when it comes to bikes..... but it still beats walking home, I guess! :lol:

[Shepp]

Paid £28.50 inc delivery for mine. Will give you my thoughts on it after l've done a few milles

[Shepp]

Ok, l now have the ultraseal in my tyres. It was easy to install, took about 15 mins per tyre and was no mess. The instructions say that for the first few miles you may encounter some judder as the ultraseal works its way around the tyre. I never had any judder, but fot the first 30 miles the handling was very odd. The bike would drop into corners as if it was top heavy, but now it seems fine. As to weather or not it will seal any punctures remains to be seen, Hope l never have to find out, but its more peace of mind when out and about.