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That sounds pretty nasty Bigdave - was that a front or rear end puncture ?

Most of the TPMS (tyre pressure monitoring systems) are only any use at one (road) pressure for cars.
I suppose this would work for a road bike but on an overlanding bike/4x4 where we need to drop/raise tyre pressusses to suit the terrain - it wont work - though maybe something will be developed where we can remove or switch off the monitoring system for off road use. It wouldnt suprise me if BMW are working on that as we speak for the big GS's

Im running tubed MT21's on the KTM -but if I am running tubeless on a bike I would avoid using a repair plug/string on a FRONT tyre if im on asphalt at speed. Though the tip top ones mentioned by Sjoerd sound like they are pretty good....

They should IMO be used on the rear end only- if you are keeping the speed down -and even then carefully - as the tyre heats up they can work there way out - I have had a few work loose and start to leak on the Land Rovers BFG Tubeless tyres - its got four tyres - and goes slow - so it doesnt matter too much.

As Mr Ron says carry tubes and patches - and use them on front tubeless puncture repairs - Even us 4X4'ers on tubeless tyres - carry tubes for a badly damaged tread or sidewall puncture + patches,strings etc.
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Some very good info here!

I'm just wondering, since I'm kind of the lazy sort and don't really fancy doing to much pumping, can you take co2 cartridges on planes? Obviously would have to be in the hold I guess, and the pressure shouldn't really pose a technical problem, but what do the airlines say?

Anybody any experience?
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Some very good info here!

I'm just wondering, since I'm kind of the lazy sort and don't really fancy doing to much pumping, can you take co2 cartridges on planes? Obviously would have to be in the hold I guess, and the pressure shouldn't really pose a technical problem, but what do the airlines say?

Anybody any experience?
NO - I tried - had a dozen confiscated from my luggage

Use a small compressor, they work great.
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Cheers Grant,

Was afraid that would be the case. I'll see if I can get some in Santiago. If not, it's the old pump...

Ah well, such is live!
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moose is not safe at high speed for a host of reasons the main being that it is not a soft foam but a hard foam, when used it becomes compressed and thats fine if you compress it equally all round the wheel, but if you make dents in it, say by dropping into a pot hole it has the effect of crumbling the foam at that point and leaving the innertube with a flat spot. This is fine off-road as you wont notice it over rough ground but on tarmac its like riding on a flat tire. Most the raid or enduro riders are now using 'tyreballs' (from SRC racing i think) as they tend to stay soft and can expand to cope if one is damaged.

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try Ultraseal, this product is a sealant and conditioner, proven to work in tests and tested in excess of 150mph!!!
It does work on: push bikes, mo' bikes, cars, 4x4's, trucks, HGV's etc - I have tried it and know from experience.
Will seal punctures that could/would result in 'off's', in the event of a major hole or catastrophic damage it will allow a controlled deflation of the tyre, meaning you can stop before you would come off the bike.

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Bumping this because...
I'm wondering if anyone has (since this thread was started) had any definitive experience with tire balls?

Tirehttp://www.dirtbikestore.com/acatalog/Tire_Balls.html

I have cold sweats thinking of having to change tyres on my own thru Africa... I've been practising but is just so DAMN hard!

I think I'd rather break my toe, than change a tyre.

If anyone can just please invent UNBREAKABLE tyres, so that I can sleep better at night.

That would be nice.
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try Ultraseal, this product is a sealant and conditioner, proven to work in tests and tested in excess of 150mph!!!
It does work on: push bikes, mo' bikes, cars, 4x4's, trucks, HGV's etc - I have tried it and know from experience.
Will seal punctures that could/would result in 'off's', in the event of a major hole or catastrophic damage it will allow a controlled deflation of the tyre, meaning you can stop before you would come off the bike.

Any questions leave a message or email me
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try Ultraseal, this product is a sealant and conditioner, proven to work in tests and tested in excess of 150mph!!!
It does work on: push bikes, mo' bikes, cars, 4x4's, trucks, HGV's etc - I have tried it and know from experience.
Will seal punctures that could/would result in 'off's', in the event of a major hole or catastrophic damage it will allow a controlled deflation of the tyre, meaning you can stop before you would come off the bike.

Any questions leave a message or email me
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Ultraseal may be fine, but remember that reputable UK tyre fitter/repair shops will not touch a tube which has any kind of sealant in it. They say they cannot guarantee a correct repair with this goo present. Of course if you're doing your own repairs, then you can give it a try. Or keep replacing the tube for a new one, then add Ultraseal again. If you're on the road, you need to keep all this in mind. Repair or replace?/ To use a sealant or no sealant? I admit I'm pulled in both directions every time I read an informed discussion on this issue...I really dont know what's best....
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