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Thanks everyone - all really useful to know.

I can change the tube and repair and all that jazz, I'm just wondering if it's really worth the hassle for my next little run down to Budapest and back. Lots of garages around - easy peasy ;-)

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Tyre sealants etc are all okay as long as you only get a small hole in the tube, anything larger and you're wasting your time and money.

If you're serious about riding any sort of distance, especially in remote areas or by yourself, then the ability to replace tubes and tyres by the roadside is one of the best skills you can learn. Practice at home and sort out what tools and techniques work best for you, don't wait for a puncture to happen first........

I've had a 3" gash in the sidewall of a rear tyre on an R1200GS on a trail in the Pyrenees, got going again by stuffing a spare 18" in to the 17" wheel, all without removing the wheel from the bike.
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Hi Steve - thanks for that.

I'm not suggesting it as a complete alternative - just that the next run is only down to Budapest and whilst I can quite easily change my tubes and tyres, repair punctures and all the rest - I'm not sure on a run that's 100% tarmac and good European roads that I want to mess around with it. So it's good to get a cross section of views on tyre weld and see if it's really something that could almost get me out of a scrape ;-) !

Although of course I have European RAC cover so worst case senario I'm stuck in the alps for a day or two that could be a real shame. Perhaps I will leave the tyre irons behind!

It's really interesting to read the different experiences - I'm getting the impression it really does just depend on the level of repair needed - small puncture - you're okay - anything larger - screwed...

@Threewheelbonnie I'm getting the impression old stuff in a can in a hot pannier doesn't work so well ?

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matt,your best bet is to use the thickest tubes you can buy and fit new tyres, that way you,d be very unlucky to get any punctures.
I, m afraid with tube tyres theres no easy way ,if you do get a puncture.
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