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I have a Slime 12v inflator (from link in above post) and 'Stop n Go' mushroom system from Busters Motorcycle Accessories
See Busters Motorcycle Accessories for more products
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Hi i had to use one in on a tour a couple of weeks ago third day into trip and new tyre anyway no probs apart from 3 little c02 cannisters didnt put much pressure in but enough to get to a garage with compressor did about another 2500 miles by time we got home but did buy a push bike pump to replace c02 great bit of kit this was standard bmw issue kit .Rob
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When Tiptop first released their kit in about 1981 our bike shop held an open day. My boss used a drill to put holes into an old tyre and customers took turns to fix them. Great fun and to prove that it works he then fitted the tyre to his CB900 and used it up.
IMHO tubeless tyres are the best invention since Mr Dunlop invented air-filled tyres. Having said that, this doesn't always work and you have to consider whether you will carry some kind of backup system, like tyre patches and the tools to get the tyre off and onto the rim.
Putting tubes into tyres on tubeless rims is asking for trouble, because it elegantly combines the disadvantages of both without the advantages of either: you can't easily get the tyre off the rim, but you have to do it for every puncture.
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I've just ordered this one COMPRESSOR
I saw a review on here or ADVrider where someone had used this repeatedly on a long trip. I have the tubeless repair kit and didn't fancy relying on the CO2 cartridges, especially if it doesn't seal first time and you need to top up etc. I was sold when I bought my trail bike as I want to air up & down at will without needing to find a garage. I would just use a decent bicycle pump if I couldn't afford the compressor, like this one I have for mountain biking HAND PUMP
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agree with every post, ive filled my tyres with punctureseal and have never had a problem but my mate has had several punctures on his v-strom and used a freebie repair kit from a magazine subscription.
the repair was excellent, worked every time. but the co2 inflator was rubbish, he used 5 powerlets and it still didnt get up to pressure. so dont worry about using the kit but certainly get a small 12v compressor.
(you always get punctures in the rear tyre, but the front goes first so whats that all about?)
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(you always get punctures in the rear tyre, but the front goes first so whats that all about?)
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There is a theory that the front tyre runs over the nail / thorn / bit of shrapnel flicking it up ready for the rear to catch it.
I use the "dog turd" repair kits on my trials bike; it's like a bit of sticky bootlace that you poke into a reamed out hole with a tool, give it a few twists and remove the tool. I have made successful repairs on a couple of van tyres with the same gizmo. I use a little push-bike pump. I've got a little compressor but to be hones, a good hand pump does the job (not on van tyres of course !!)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by beddhist
When Tiptop first released their kit in about 1981 our bike shop held an open day. My boss used a drill to put holes into an old tyre and customers took turns to fix them. Great fun and to prove that it works he then fitted the tyre to his CB900 and used it up.
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We use TipTop ATV/Quad repair kits. Very easy to use without even taking the tyre off the rim. I keep similar kits (different manufacturer) in stock for £15 + postage. PM me if you want one.
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