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In the event of a puncture

  • 18-10-2007 12:43pm
    #1
    TheCityManager
    Registered Users Posts: 186 ✭✭


    Hi Guys, silly question now that I am beginning to build up the miles...what do you recommend to carry with you in case of puncture?? One of those rapid fill puncture repair aerosols?? I've heard they destroy the tyres?? Suggestions?


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  • #2
    seamus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68,317 ✭✭✭✭seamus


    I used one of those foam yokies once. Didn't damage the tyre, the shop didn't charge me any extra.


  • #3
    Pigeon Reaper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,294 ✭✭✭Pigeon Reaper


    I carry the plugs and little gas tanks under the seat.


  • #4
    TheCityManager
    Registered Users Posts: 186 ✭✭TheCityManager


    seamus wrote: »
    I used one of those foam yokies once. Didn't damage the tyre, the shop didn't charge me any extra.

    Cheers - I'll get a foam yokie at weekend so... :)


  • #5
    sutty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,109 ✭✭✭sutty


    I use Ultra seal in my tires. Its a compound that will seal small punctures on the go. As its always in the tires.


  • #6
    cp251
    Closed Accounts Posts: 476 ✭✭cp251


    Had something similar in the tyres of my LC, green stuff Yoko, Doko? Had a blow out on the rear at about 85mph on the M6 near Walsall. The tyre cracked and pinched the tube. BANG!:eek: Snot like green stuff everywhere. I suspect several cars were hit by it.

    I should be dead, as it was I calmly pulled over to the hard shoulder. I reckon the green stuff let the tyre down slowly enough for me to keep control. Put me off Continental tyres for life.


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  • #7
    murphaph
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,031 ✭✭✭✭murphaph


    sutty wrote: »
    I use Ultra seal in my tires. Its a compound that will seal small punctures on the go. As its always in the tires.
    +1. Head to Iggy in Blakestown Motorcycles for a fill of ultraseal for 30 quid both tyres.

    I had a slow puncture recently on an untreated bike and took it in and it cured the slow as well as offering peace of mind. I have had it in the TDM for a year now and only had to top up the air once! It maintains tyre pressure as well as possibly saving your life.


  • #8
    Niall06
    Registered Users Posts: 289 ✭✭Niall06


    Second that, got Ultraseal put in both tyres by Iggy and no trouble since..


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