Tire repair kits....

[thumper]

Looking for some recommendations on tire repair kits to carry on the bike.  Looked at the CO2 systems....60.00 with the two cans required to get the tire pressure up to 24psi.

Not sure if that's the way to go.  What about plugs and a battery operated pump?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[SCain]

I carry a Stop-N-Go plug kit and a small 12V compressor, I think the compressor I got at Auto Zone is made by Slime. I have heard others also carry some string plugs too.

[DFragn]

I haven't had the best luck with plugs. I once plugged a hole [rather large] with a mushroom plug, but it blew out within a few miles. I used the sticky rope repair and it held well enough to get me home.

I still carry Mushrooms & Ropes + a small electric pump. I don't care for the CO2 cartridges.

[thewoodman]

Since I am the one who seems to get the most flats and since I ride the most miles of the people that I ride with, I am the one who carries most of the tools. Tire kit includes a Stop-N-Go plug kit, a rope type with bubber cement and a small 12 volt compressor just in case. Most of the time, the mushroom plugs work well, but not the last time. A rope plug is still working until I get a chance to change the tires out. And when the mushroom plug failed a month ago, I had to call home and have my pump brought to me, so I never leave home without it anymore.

[Cliff]

I carry (all the time) the Stop n go plug kit along with inflation tool from stop n go that uses the engine compression to inflate the tire... must remove spark plug to do so.  the way the valving is setup you DO NOT introduce gas vapors into the tire.

[Jess Tolbirt]

i carry the rope type with me and a small air comp. i ran over a nail with the brand new rear tire and plugged it,,never had a problem and ran the tire down to the wear marks...

[donaldcc]

Cycle Pump Combo Kit.  Quality product.  I have used the compressor many times.  Hooks right to battery.  Tire gauge is also a quality product.  A little pricey until you need it.

http://www.pashnit.com/product/cyclepump.html

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http://www.stopngo.com/products/Standard-Model-%252d-Tire-Plugger.html

AND

A cheap air compressor from Wal-Mart

[OverdueBill]

Rope and Wally World slime compressor.  More in the hope that if I have it, I won't need it.

[Jess from VA]

As I've posted multiple times before, the plugger and reamer in these kits have small screwdriver handles which can kill your hands trying to get thru steel belt radials and car tires.  I bought string plugs (work better than mushrooms at stopping leaks) and glue, a slime pump which plugs right into the SAE battery tender pigtails on my bikes, and full size T-handle plugger /reamer from auto parts for a few dollars.

This: 

Not this: 

[chip]

Here is an earlier thread on the same product, http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,18438.0.html I have used it sucsesfully maybe 8 times now along with Slimes air compressor thier air compressor comes with many options for powering it  from a 12volt system.  http://www.slime.com/product/111/Power-Sport-Tire-Inflator-(%2340001).html  I bought my compressor a few years ago from Auto Zone for maybe $28.00 I am considering buying another Stop N Go tire plugger for my other bike, It may be this one instead of the gun type this time because of its compact size, http://www.stopngo.com/products/Pocket-Tire-Plugger-%252d-For-All-Tubeless-Tires.html

[billyjakester]

Cargol turn & go - by Gryyp

removed nail (at home) inserted Cargol turn & go and the next day rode 40 miles to tire shop.  still maintained pressure.
bill

[F6Dave]

I've ridden 10s of thousands of miles on the string plugs.  The worst that ever happened is 2 of them developed a slow leak.  The price is hard to beat, too.

I like the electric pumps because they don't run out or air like CO2 cartridges.  If you have a slow leak and have to ride a long way, with an electric pump you can stop and refill every few miles if you need to.

As for the size, some have removed the outer housing from a cheap 12V compressor and just carry the essential inner parts.  If you do that it requires minimal space and could possibly fit under the seat.

[BigAl]

The Green SLime co. makes a small compressor.

Seen a lot of stuff dug out of tires and the old fashioned hairy looking plug is the one I go for.

Not the little strips of rubber plugs, and not the damn stop and go thingy.

KISS

Keep it simple stupid is my motto.

But you need a compressor of some kind.

AL

[Fudd]

I keep my tire repair kit inside my tire.  It's 14 oz's of "Ride-On" sealant.

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