Puncture prevention???

[Dogman]

I would like to ask all of you what you use/carry on the bike. Or do you put something in the tyres from new. thanks in advance.

[Wee Bro]

If its a slow puncture then a bicycle pump will get you to the nearest help, or an aerosol can of tyre weld or similar will make your tyre round again but will leave nasty residue in your tube/tyre. I carry a small bicycle pump in my fairing, takes no room nor weight.

[Snaphappy]

I carry a AA card


just hope its not a long wait

[eagle747]

Someone told me that 90% of punctures occur in the last 10% of a type's life. So if you don't want punctures, change types earlier!

Some tyre fitters charge extra for removing gloop from the rim / tyre - but it's still worth carrying tyreweld or whatever (the type for tubed tyres) as an emergency thing. It doesn't always work of course - depends how big the puncture is. And you can get emergency cover for the cost of a couple of cans! Though the AA / RAC ain't much use if you're halfway up a mountain with no mobile coverage!

[Mabels Old Man]

Someone told me that 90% of punctures occur in the last 10% of a type's life. So if you don't want punctures, change types earlier!

I think LV will argue this after last weekend!!!

[eagle747]

I think LV will argue this after last weekend!!!

Just a theory.... Tubed tyres are a pain. I can never refit one without cutting the tube with the tyre levers. So I don't try!

[Mudwiz]

I generally run Slime in the off road tyres, and also carry levers, tubes and patches/glue. Only takes about 30 mins when you've had a bit of practice. Best to get the practice at home first though!!

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[nomad]

I carry a AA card


just hope its not a long wait

me too
and a can of finilec just in case the wait is too long

[Snaphappy]

Ex Squaddies are used to long waits, I waited three days once for FRG recovery

[steveR]

me too
and a can of finilec just in case the wait is too long

And a can fits just fine in the box under the seat on a TA650. I always used to ziptie to the handlebar cross bar on trailies, but the garmin sits there now.