Puncture repair, while out
#1
Puncture repair, while out
Hi,
On my other bike, the FZ09, i have a horrible nail stuck in its tubless tire. I have a plug kit on order, that contains co2 and mushroom plug to repair it. Being tubeless, its pretty straightforward.. I won't need the c02, cos the bike is already home.
However, it got me thinking though, what would i do if i was out on my klx250sf and got a flat ? I typically ride way out remote, when i'm on the klx250sf and could very well be stranded. Being the tires are tubed. A plug kit will not work.
What are our options if we get a nail? I have the Co2 spare to re-inflate... I guess its probably going to be one of those green slime sealants, will it not? Are they good to go on tubed tires though? as in keeping the slime within the tube.
On my other bike, the FZ09, i have a horrible nail stuck in its tubless tire. I have a plug kit on order, that contains co2 and mushroom plug to repair it. Being tubeless, its pretty straightforward.. I won't need the c02, cos the bike is already home.
However, it got me thinking though, what would i do if i was out on my klx250sf and got a flat ? I typically ride way out remote, when i'm on the klx250sf and could very well be stranded. Being the tires are tubed. A plug kit will not work.
What are our options if we get a nail? I have the Co2 spare to re-inflate... I guess its probably going to be one of those green slime sealants, will it not? Are they good to go on tubed tires though? as in keeping the slime within the tube.
#3
Not sure what size your front rim is on th sf but on my s I just carry one light duty front tube and that can shoved into the rear tire in an emergency. I carry tire irons and a hand pump. I like the hand pump because it's unlimited air.
#5
Can't you just slime it up til you get home and in the comfort of some tools ?
#7
I hate Slime with a passion, not saying it may not work but I just hate cleaning the stuff. I think the factory tool kit has enough to remove the rear tire, carry a spare cotter pin too. I think you need to buy a wrench or two for the front. As far as being able to service it, to get the bike off the ground use the kick stand and a rock or big stick and bias the balance towards the front or rear. Any one ever used 550 cord and a tree branch to suspend the bike an inch or two? I've always wondered if that would work.
#8
Or: http://www.amazon.com/Ride-On-Tire-B...ews/B0016680T0
Last edited by Richard Avatar; 02-25-2014 at 06:56 AM.
#10
if your going out riding far from help. be preparred with tools and tubes and practice changing in your garage before you need to do it on a trail. starting with ultra heavy dudty tubes and rim locks is a good start too. I wouldnt depend on slime it failed my friend on a trail once luckily we had tube tools and pump.
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