KiwiBob Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 How do you prepare for a puncture? Do you carry spare tube/s and tyre levers or do you use something like goop or slime? I have changed tubes many years ago on a Bantam but I'm not sure if I fancy doing it on a Tiger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerontious Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 (edited) I bought new wheels just because of this. but.. seems that most Africa Twin owners carry spare inner tubes and the bits needed to replace it in the wild. some have used a tyre sealant, but the results are mixed at best. and still more have done a conversion job themselves. sealing the spokes on the insides of the rim to prevent airloss. something I wasn't happy about, even though it was frequently suggested and is often mentioned. plenty of 'how to' tutorials online, especially the biggest problem, breaking the bead. most use the side stand for that. of course this is the sort of problem that can be made simpler if you have a centre stand. otherwise the bike will have to take a little lie down. (bless) Edited January 26, 2022 by Gerontious 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 I carry a breakdown card. The Bobber does venture far off Her Majesty's highway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 You can stick a patch on a motorcycle inner tube . It's just like a bicycle only bigger . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxie49 Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 (edited) Use green slime or carry a spare tube …. Easy enough job on an off roader though. I’ve never done it on anything bigger than a 350cc Enduro Edited January 27, 2022 by manxie49 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 Never given it much thought. I do have a breakdown card just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 10 hours ago, fastbob said: You can stick a patch on a motorcycle inner tube . It's just like a bicycle only bigger . When I got a puncture last year, I did a repair with a regular bicycle kit. It lasted for a couple of weeks until I was able to replace the tube, and the old one has been repaired properly now so I have a spare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 44 minutes ago, dynax said: When I got a puncture last year, I did a repair with a regular bicycle kit. It lasted for a couple of weeks until I was able to replace the tube, and the old one has been repaired properly now so I have a spare Exactly . I had to do the same with my 125 Benley . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiBob Posted January 29, 2022 Author Share Posted January 29, 2022 I'll try some Goop and cross my fingers. .. I'm in the AA if it doesn't work. I may consider converting the wheels to tubeless when the time comes for new tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 I used slime in a pedal bike, never again! It completely failed to seal a small thorn puncture but totally gummed up the valve so it was impossible to reinflate the tyre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiBob Posted January 29, 2022 Author Share Posted January 29, 2022 29 minutes ago, Mississippi Bullfrog said: I used slime in a pedal bike, never again! It completely failed to seal a small thorn puncture but totally gummed up the valve so it was impossible to reinflate the tyre. My son uses Goop in his mountain bike and says he has never had a problem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 27 minutes ago, Mississippi Bullfrog said: I used slime in a pedal bike, never again! It completely failed to seal a small thorn puncture but totally gummed up the valve so it was impossible to reinflate the tyre. I use Shwalbe Marathon tyres with an anti puncture Kevlar strip on my pushbike . I've literally ridden the tread of these things and I've never had a puncture . Highly recommended . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 22 minutes ago, fastbob said: I use Shwalbe Marathon tyres with an anti puncture Kevlar strip on my pushbike . I've literally ridden the tread of these things and I've never had a puncture . Highly recommended . I used those for a while then switched to an ordinary tyre and realised how heavy and poor rolling resistance the marathons were. Bike was transformed until I got a puncture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 1 hour ago, fastbob said: I use Shwalbe Marathon tyres with an anti puncture Kevlar strip on my pushbike . I've literally ridden the tread of these things and I've never had a puncture . Highly recommended . I have those on my bike. But my wife's bike doesn't, hence the use of slime in her tubes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 a few years ago i used to put oko tyre life in my tyres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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