PUNCTURE HELP

[Pablo1]

Some good suggestions, thanks to all for contributions, tyre seems to be holding air to the extent it will get me the 8miles to garage, dynaplug is now binned and im going to invest in a decent repair kit.
bought this one https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0CDPJZM15/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Mzokk]

I've used sticky string/rat tail plugs for years and in the past have plugged a newish tyre (original tourance) and run it for about 6,000 miles until it was worn out. I thought if it did deflate it would be no worse than the original puncture? Years ago a friend on a GSXR1000 ended up with a 3/4 inch long split in his rear tyre after running over something near Evanton about 20 miles north of Inverness. We ended up sticking about 6 or 7 pieces of sticky string into the hole until it held air and we were able to get the bike to a bike shop in Inverness for a new tyre.

 

[GSian]

Some good suggestions, thanks to all for contributions, tyre seems to be holding air to the extent it will get me the 8miles to garage, dynaplug is now binned and im going to invest in a decent repair kit.
bought this one https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0CDPJZM15/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Once you've plugged it how will you inflate it?

 

[Pablo1]

Once you've plugged it how will you inflate it?

always carry an Airman compressor

 

[grantmac]

What’s wrong with the one in the video?

Nothing at all.. i just wanted to hear what other bods recommended by way of repair kits

 

[Deleted account 250722001]

Tried many.
Settled for this one.
Good choice IMHO

 

[GSian]

I have the same as the one in the video. Not had to use it yet but have no doubts about it.

 

[Anthony Byrne]

Once you've plugged it how will you inflate it?

The kit also has Co2 canisters to inflate the tyre if you haven’t a pump or similar

 

[Mzokk]

The kit also has Co2 canisters to inflate the tyre if you haven’t a pump or similar

If you are using the cannisters put on your gloves before you connect up to the valve adaptor......or you may get a cold burn. Not saying how I know

 

[GSian]

If you are using the cannisters put on your gloves before you connect up to the valve adaptor......or you may get a cold burn. Not saying how I know

I carry a rechargeable inflator, but still have the canisters just in case. Think the sleeve is there to stop that though. Cold burn is the worst kind.

 

[GSian]

The kit also has Co2 canisters to inflate the tyre if you haven’t a pump or similar

That's the reason why I asked, as the one he chose didn't have them.

 

[GreatScot]

If you haven’t done a repair before it’s worth practising on an old tyre. After a couple of times you’ll feel more confident. If you’re doing the repair in your own garage as opposed to at the roadside, I found an electric drill is an easier option than the supplied reamer.

The canisters are okay for topping up a tyre but an Airman or similar is much better.

Good luck

 

[Boxerboy55]

I’ve carried the Stop N Go kit for a few years and tackled 3 punctures. Always rear.

I found it difficult to get the mushroom into the tyre first shot. Often needed many attempts.

I also suspect the mushroom sometimes fails to seal inside 100% if it lands on the internal “ribs”.

Only used gas cylinders once. Just ‘cos I had them. Made little impression on a flat tyre. The wee compressor takes ages as it needs to cool down after 8 minutes, but gets there eventually.

Will buy one of the string kits as they look like a simpler idea.