Puncture Repair on the road

[Steve C]

I've never been very satisfied with any of the puncture repair kits I've used with my past bikes - any suggestions anyone?
2001 RD07a, btw

Cheers
Steve

[icenian]

No solutions to offer, but an extra question.

I guess fixing a puncture on a bike with tubed tyres is basically the same a a push bike - though presumbaly a little harder to flip over and stand upside down on it's saddle and handlebars

So... tyres levers and a spare tube (or patches if you can be bothered to fix the punctured inner), and a pump. And a centre stand, or a Chad (the former is expensive, even from David Silver, but I understand the latter can be acquired in return for beer?)

But how do you break the bead? I've never had to do this but the machines I've seen to do the job are either powered or have 3 foot lever, and it's hard to picture a portable equivalent

[YEN_POWELL]

No solutions to offer, but an extra question.

I guess fixing a puncture on a bike with tubed tyres is basically the same a a push bike - though presumbaly a little harder to flip over and stand upside down on it's saddle and handlebars

So... tyres levers and a spare tube (or patches if you can be bothered to fix the punctured inner), and a pump. And a centre stand, or a Chad (the former is expensive, even from David Silver, but I understand the latter can be acquired in return for beer?)

But how do you break the bead? I've never had to do this but the machines I've seen to do the job are either powered or have 3 foot lever, and it's hard to picture a portable equivalent

There is a portable equivalent and I saw it on here. Portable equivalent where are you?????

[Austin]

But how do you break the bead? I've never had to do this but the machines I've seen to do the job are either powered or have 3 foot lever, and it's hard to picture a portable equivalent

First remove the wheel, get ALL the air out and lay on its side, then stand on the tyre with your heel or toes pressing the bead into the wheel. Should pop off.

If that doesn't work get a mate's bike and lean the side stand onto tyre near the rim - again should pop off.

If that doesn't work drive a car over the tyre to push it into the wheel.

I have done all the above with success - the second is the easiest.

Tubed tyres are easier than tubeless.

Once the bead is broken a tyre lever will help get about foot of bead over the rim the rest will come off by hand.

When refitting getting the last bit of bead over the rim is the hardest part - dancing on the tyre is the best way

I also believe there are some fairly handy manual bead breakers - there have been threads on this before.

[Von Short Hausen]

When refitting getting the last bit of bead over the rim is the hardest part - dancing on the tyre is the best way

Oh dear - I just knew that one day I'd regret not learning the difference between a Tango and a Bossa Nova !

Wasn't expecting to get found out on a motorbiking forum though .....Sheesh, it's a funny old old world.

Just returning to reality for a mo though....who here actually carries a puncture repair kit with them on a day to day basis ?

[icenian]

When refitting getting the last bit of bead over the rim is the hardest part - dancing on the tyre is the best way

Oh dear - I just knew that one day I'd regret not learning the difference between a Tango and a Bossa Nova !

pogo?

[Mudwiz]

Since Sailsbury Plain, I always carry tyre levers and a spare tube (21"), and also a couple of patches and glue. (And a pump) It all fits v. well under the seat.

[Whealie]

who here actually carries a puncture repair kit with them on a day to day basis ?

Me. I have tyre levers and spare tubes cable tied to the frame too. Tend just to phone the breakdown service but I have the stuff just in case (having waited for the AA once). Also handy if the puncture ever happens off-road.
On the RD04 there is a lot of wasted space under the side panels. I also carry a can of ACF 50 there too.
maybe it's because I was boy Scout - Be Prepared!

[YEN_POWELL]

I normally have a front tube (fits both wheels) a set of levers amongst other rubbish under the seat. I did used to carry a puncture repair kit but it was mostly cos I could put spare fuses inside the box. I suspect it was too old to work properly.

[Xander]

Me ... well i did till i had to make a repair on another guys bike a while back and took out the kit to get to my tool kit put the tire irons/tube on the side of the road then drove off.... now i have to buy a entire new kit... I guess no good deed go un punished and i am paying my a$$hole tax on this one