road side tire repair
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Re: road side tire repair
I have a pair of Cycle Pump tire inflators from Best Rest Products. One of them is the "original" version which I have had for about 9 - 10 years. The other is the "Expedition" version which is their current product. Both are excellent but expen$ive. The only issue I have had was the power switch on the "original" pump failed during a road trip and I did a quick fix to bypass the switch until I got home and replaced it with a more robust switch.
https://bestrestproducts.com/product-ca ... -inflator/
https://bestrestproducts.com/product-ca ... -inflator/
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196x Solex 2200
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Re: road side tire repair
They are rather pricey..but a tow truck would cost you that..scootsx2 wrote:I have a pair of Cycle Pump tire inflators from Best Rest Products. One of them is the "original" version which I have had for about 9 - 10 years. The other is the "Expedition" version which is their current product. Both are excellent but expen$ive. The only issue I have had was the power switch on the "original" pump failed during a road trip and I did a quick fix to bypass the switch until I got home and replaced it with a more robust switch.
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https://bestrestproducts.com/product-ca ... -inflator/
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Re: road side tire repair
AAA in the USA is $30 a year addon for a MC.5speed wrote:They are rather pricey..but a tow truck would cost you that..scootsx2 wrote:I have a pair of Cycle Pump tire inflators from Best Rest Products. One of them is the "original" version which I have had for about 9 - 10 years. The other is the "Expedition" version which is their current product. Both are excellent but expen$ive. The only issue I have had was the power switch on the "original" pump failed during a road trip and I did a quick fix to bypass the switch until I got home and replaced it with a more robust switch.
cyclepump.jpg
https://bestrestproducts.com/product-ca ... -inflator/
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Re: road side tire repair
Here is a hint for getting stubborn plugs in: Use your foot! Have someone (who trusts you) hold the tool aimed right, and push it in with your booted foot. I had a young friend trying to plug his SUV tire at work and having a real time at it. Showed him this trick and he was airing it up in five minutes.
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Re: road side tire repair
Do you trust plugs long term or do you replace the tire ASAP?pidjones wrote:Here is a hint for getting stubborn plugs in: Use your foot! Have someone (who trusts you) hold the tool aimed right, and push it in with your booted foot. I had a young friend trying to plug his SUV tire at work and having a real time at it. Showed him this trick and he was airing it up in five minutes.
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Re: road side tire repair
the needle most likely got hung up on a wire from the steel belt. Happened to me quite a bit when I busted tires as part of my job. that is why it's good to run the rasp in first..to shove everything out of the way.pidjones wrote:Here is a hint for getting stubborn plugs in: Use your foot! Have someone (who trusts you) hold the tool aimed right, and push it in with your booted foot. I had a young friend trying to plug his SUV tire at work and having a real time at it. Showed him this trick and he was airing it up in five minutes.
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1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
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1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
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Re: road side tire repair
ran tires right to the wear bar with plugs in them with zero issues..now on a bike..I would replace the tire..SnoBrdr wrote:Do you trust plugs long term or do you replace the tire ASAP?pidjones wrote:Here is a hint for getting stubborn plugs in: Use your foot! Have someone (who trusts you) hold the tool aimed right, and push it in with your booted foot. I had a young friend trying to plug his SUV tire at work and having a real time at it. Showed him this trick and he was airing it up in five minutes.
1982 1100 standard. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
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Re: road side tire repair
On a rear, it depends on where it is, but then I run a run-flat on my 1800. On the front, don't know if I'd even trust it to get to a shop. Maybe one of those mushroom plugs. BTW, I always run the rasp but if it is the rear on a big bike or SUV, they can be pretty tough laying beside the highway.
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Ex '79 CB750F rat bike
Ex '86 SEi
Ex '77 GL1000
Ex '76 RD400
Ex '72 Penton 125 set up for flat track
Ex '73 RD250
Ex '68 TR6C - chopped
Ex 2006 GL1800 - the Black Pearl SOLD! to make room for:
2021 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited Dark Chalk Metallic
1975 Red GL1000 project - ex Pistol Pete project
1972 Triumph T150V Trident rescue - finished and FOR SALE!
1976 Yamaha RD400c
1978 GL1000 with '75 engine - the Hunley
Ex 1978 GL1000
Ex 1979 GL1000
Ex '79 CB750F rat bike
Ex '86 SEi
Ex '77 GL1000
Ex '76 RD400
Ex '72 Penton 125 set up for flat track
Ex '73 RD250
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Re: road side tire repair
It's difficult if not impossible to get a tow truck when you are out in the far boondocks, especially at night and on a weekend/holiday.SnoBrdr wrote:AAA in the USA is $30 a year addon for a MC.5speed wrote:They are rather pricey..but a tow truck would cost you that..scootsx2 wrote:I have a pair of Cycle Pump tire inflators from Best Rest Products. One of them is the "original" version which I have had for about 9 - 10 years. The other is the "Expedition" version which is their current product. Both are excellent but expen$ive. The only issue I have had was the power switch on the "original" pump failed during a road trip and I did a quick fix to bypass the switch until I got home and replaced it with a more robust switch.
cyclepump.jpg
https://bestrestproducts.com/product-ca ... -inflator/
I have had several of the cheapie inflators but they didn't hold up.
1975 GL1000 Sidecar Outfit
1982 CX500-based Trident ex-Police Trike
2001 GL1800 MotorTrike
2006 Vespa LX150
1956 Francis-Barnett Falcon 74
195x Solex 1700
196x Solex 2200
St. Louis, MO
The dude abides.
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Antique Motorcycle Club of America http://www.antiquemotorcycle.org/
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British Motorcycle Charitable Trust http://www.bmct.org/
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1982 CX500-based Trident ex-Police Trike
2001 GL1800 MotorTrike
2006 Vespa LX150
1956 Francis-Barnett Falcon 74
195x Solex 1700
196x Solex 2200
St. Louis, MO
The dude abides.
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Vintage Motor Cycle Club http://www.vmcc.net
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Re: road side tire repair
They only have to work once to pay for themselves.
I used to carry a can of Fix-a-Flat; It works well but even in a tire with a tube it makes a mess. I'd had the same can for years and was getting pretty beat up so I stopped carrying it about the time we moved here and eventually used it up in riding mower tires that had slow leaks (it kept them inflated for a few years).
Since than I can only remember 2 or 3 flats and they all happened close to home or work; If I travelled a lot I might start carrying something like that again.
I used to carry a can of Fix-a-Flat; It works well but even in a tire with a tube it makes a mess. I'd had the same can for years and was getting pretty beat up so I stopped carrying it about the time we moved here and eventually used it up in riding mower tires that had slow leaks (it kept them inflated for a few years).
Since than I can only remember 2 or 3 flats and they all happened close to home or work; If I travelled a lot I might start carrying something like that again.
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Re: road side tire repair
Actually, I have never had to use it.scootsx2 wrote:It's difficult if not impossible to get a tow truck when you are out in the far boondocks, especially at night and on a weekend/holiday.SnoBrdr wrote:AAA in the USA is $30 a year addon for a MC.5speed wrote: They are rather pricey..but a tow truck would cost you that..
I have had several of the cheapie inflators but they didn't hold up.
But it gives me piece of mind for less than a penny a day for the addon.
It even covers me on my bicycle.
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