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« on: August 16, 2010, 02:18:35 AM » |
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I have a flat on rear of my 97 tour. Haven't had time to check it out yet but sound like air escaping from a small hole. Tread is still in okay shape.
I cant afford new tire right now but still want to ride the rest of the summer. I am thinking about plugging the hole and using green slime.
Any other advice or options would be appreciated.
Also is there a certain recommended plug to use and how much Slime.
Thank you for your time and advice.
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« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2010, 03:06:20 AM » |
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If ya use slime, use what the bottle recommends.
Don't be in hearing distance of the repair man when ya take that tire in for repair AFTER ya have run it with slime.
That makes a firkin mess when ya take the tire off.
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« Reply #2 on: August 16, 2010, 04:34:57 AM » |
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I have heard slime corrodes the aluminum wheels we have. No personal experience though.
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« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2010, 05:09:20 AM » |
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Plug it, if done right it will hold. hoser
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« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2010, 05:14:05 AM » |
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Properly plug the tire, then check for leaks. If none, you need no sealer. If you want a sealer, use Ride-On, not Slime which will corrode the aluminum wheel.
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« Reply #5 on: August 16, 2010, 05:41:27 AM » |
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Slime is for lawn mowers!!! Use Ride-on  It will not corrode, and it stays put when changing the tire for "less mess" changes. Do a google search and Use "ridingworkshop" for a 10% discount. I will not install a bike tire without it and keep a supply in my garage. |
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« Reply #6 on: August 16, 2010, 06:30:32 AM » |
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I use vulcanizing mushroom plugs (when I haven't forgotten to carry them) out on the road.
When I get home, if the tire has decent tread I break it down and have it patched from the inside, usually with a "stinger" patch.
Since you're not stuck out on the road, break it down and patch it from the inside. Low cost and secure.
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« Reply #7 on: August 16, 2010, 07:36:01 AM » |
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. . . . break it down and patch it from the inside. Low cost and secure.
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« Reply #8 on: August 16, 2010, 01:37:01 PM » |
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Thanks to you all I have a plan now to fix it with a plug and not slime. I think I will put some "ride on" in it also.
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« Reply #9 on: August 17, 2010, 06:22:32 PM » |
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.... usually with a "stinger" patch. Where does a person get those "Stinger" patches ?? |
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« Reply #10 on: August 17, 2010, 06:38:24 PM » |
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I use vulcanizing mushroom plugs (when I haven't forgotten to carry them) out on the road.
When I get home, if the tire has decent tread I break it down and have it patched from the inside, usually with a "stinger" patch.
Since you're not stuck out on the road, break it down and patch it from the inside. Low cost and secure.
Patch from inside over plug any day. Any patch. |
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« Reply #11 on: August 17, 2010, 06:47:11 PM » |
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.... usually with a "stinger" patch. Where does a person get those "Stinger" patches ?? I had a local GoodYear tire shop install mine. He warned that, because the tire is rounded, that the patch may eventually come loose, but I didn't have a problem with it. |
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« Reply #12 on: August 17, 2010, 07:14:25 PM » |
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patchboy.com if you want your own supplies.
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