Puncture Repair Kits

[Saul]

Does anyone else carry puncture repair kits regularly.  I always have one in my tank bag or pannier.   Never used it but carry it for peace of mind.    I don’t always carry the compressor if I only have my tank bag.   

Edited September 26, 2024 by Saul

[husoi]

Have one for years.

Like fire extinguisher, you hope never need to use it but happy when you have one

[Fiddlesticks]

I've got a tupperware box of fuses, tools, glue, bacon strips, screw in plugs, spare bulbs, cable ties etc under the seat. The tank bag holds the mini compressor. Not had a puncture yet, but good to be prepared.

[S-Westerly]

What he said. Always carry a kit anda compressor. 

[Capt Sisko]

4 hours ago, Fiddlesticks said:

I've got a tupperware box of fuses, tools, glue, bacon strips, screw in plugs, spare bulbs, cable ties etc under the seat. The tank bag holds the mini compressor. Not had a puncture yet, but good to be prepared.

Similar to me. It sits in a small pouch with a mini first aid kit and a battery bank & suitable cables so I can recharge my phone/intercom. Touch wood, none have been needed and whilst I dont, and I don't want to carry loads of tools to fix a major breakdown, if it's enought to get me home or at least to the nearest town/cafe while I wait for the AA, that'll do me.

Edited September 26, 2024 by Capt Sisko

[AstronautNinja]

With mountain biking we normally carry the small c02 canisters, saves faffing with pumps 

[RideWithStyles]

Have the Same kit (not the compressor) that’s what the co2bottles are for, but I’ve just kept the more essentials in that ON/IN the bike as space is tight but better than bouncing and banging around the topbox as its a biggy.

[John Metcalfe]

Always carry one along with a compressor, the latter of which came out of the wifes car when it was written off after been stolen. So far never had to use pucture kit on my bike but have helped out a couple of other bikers in difficulty while out.

[manxie49]

Yep .... pretty much what everyone else is saying, small kit with a compressor. Sits in the back box and just gets forgot about until needed.  Last time I used was to help another biker out, stuck up at the car park, top of the Kirkstone pass.  Invaluable bit of kit to have with you.

[Simon Davey]

Yes, every journey, same kit as pictured, but also glue laden screws that you screw into the puncture hole.

Also carry a pump.

[Bungleaio]

After being stranded once I always carry a kit, I've since used that a couple of times too.

[Stu]

Yes I carry a kit with me everywhere I go with a small compressor that plugs in to the optimate lead 

 

I bought the stop and go kit on recommendation that its the best! I then read an article that said to learn how to use it before getting stranded and having to learn at the side of the road which makes sense 

 

I gave it a bash and it was a pain in the arse to use so I bought the type with the bacon strips which are far easier  

 

Hopefully its never needed 

[Pie man]

Always + Tyre Pressure Gauge and First Aid Kit. 

[John Metcalfe]

5 minutes ago, Pie man said:

Always + Tyre Pressure Gauge and First Aid Kit. 

Defo agree there with 1st aid kit.

I fitted tyre pressure monitoring to my K1100LT and so far had no issues with pressures. But always have puncture kit and 1st aid kit in top box regardless of distance been travelled

[Gerontious]

Fortunately my first puncture when I used Stop&Go was at home. And it took a few tries to get it right. But the good thing is because there’s no glue involved there’s no residue to remove if it doesn’t go perfectly. Just try again. There are two essentials that you really need with the kit to make the process stress free. Needle nose pliers to remove the object and extra librication for the plug itself. I use silicone oil and keep a little bottle with the kit. When I tried to repair bonios puncture last year the plugs had dried out a little and so it was a bit of a struggle and was only 99% successful. He had a very slow leak. But at least he managed to complete the week and then get home without any problems. (The slow leak took quite some time to become apparent) so it was successful as an emergency fix. And he later had it professionally patched. To my mind this is what side of the road repairs should achieve at a bare minimum. Allow you to carry on or get home without any problems. And, if you choose - go for a professional repair at a more convenient time.

 

its also good practice to check the tyres over regularly. And check for objects. Sometimes you might be lucky and be able to remove them before they can do their worst. Or (in the case of sidewall damage) take immediate action as this may possibly require a full replacement. ASAP.

[Steve_M]

I bought a Stop and Go  in 2019 having had punctures three times while touring. I carry it most of the time - have yet to use it.  

[Capt Sisko]

18 hours ago, AstronautNinja said:

With mountain biking we normally carry the small c02 canisters, saves faffing with pumps 

co2 cartridges work great on biycles but you need at least 6 of the smaller ones to inflate a motorcyle tyre to a ridable level, more if you want it to the correct presure, and then it's a once only use system. Screw up with an inflate or not quite fix the repair and you've got a slow puncture, you're stuffed. That's why I carry a power bank style compressor. 5x inflate from 0 to 36psi (or so they claim), plus it has torch.

[bud]

I've got the year gremlin  kit. It came highly recommend on sports bike shop. And like a lot of the reviews said. Add a small pair of pliers to remove nails, and screws.

I've yet to use it. But always carry it if heading out of the city.