tire repair

[N0tac0p]

looking at different kits, dont know good / bad, but the new bike master looks pretty neat.  also how many cc's of co2 does it take to inflate the rear tire?

any thoughts friends?

[Hoser]

I would go with the tiny 12v compressor, you can buy the repair kits with the plugs and handle about anywhere auto parts are sold. Hoser

[Cliff]

This inflation kit is very small and works well along with ANY tire plug kit.,,,, http://www.stopngo.com/products/Engine-Powered-Air-Pump-for-Motorcycles-%252d-5-ft-Hose-with-Quick%252dRelease-Lever.html

[Bugslayer]

looking at different kits, dont know good / bad, but the new bike master looks pretty neat.  also how many cc's of co2 does it take to inflate the rear tire?

any thoughts friends?

I have a "Stop & Go" tire plug kit. http://www.stopngo.com/products/Standard-Model-%252d-Tire-Plugger.html
It's easy to use, and works well. I wouldn't use it for a permanent fix, but it'll get you off the side of the road. I agree with the compressor. A small 12v compressor (IMO) works better. Who knows.... You may have to add more air to a tire after fixing a road side flat to get you where you need to be.

[N0tac0p]

interesting, they don't  use any sealant?  certainly the reamer helps for a clean circle vs just plugging.  thx

[Hoser]

I guess I just assumed you would use rubber cement with the plugs, my bad.  Hoser

[John U.]

The plug kits that Patchboy sells use vulcanizing mushroom plugs and rubber cement.

http://patchboy.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=P&Category_Code=ki

[Tropic traveler]

My little 12v WalMart special compressor & some string plugs got this feller's UltraGlide back to the Harley shop for a new tire last summer. My cheapie string plugs left a bit to be desired but the Campbell Hausfield compressor worked real well 3 times.



It spit the string plugs out twice on the way back {about 25 miles} but it was worth the trouble as his tow service was 2-3 hours away! 
Anyways, I don't go on any decent length out of town trip without it ever! 

[JetDriver]

+1 (or 2 or 3  ) on the 12v compressor.  Walmart/Target type stores will have them for $12-15, certainly less than $25.  I prefer the string plugs, rubber cement, reamer method over the mushroom plugs.  The one time I used a mushroom plug, it leaked.