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Re: road side tire repair

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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$ive. The only issue I have had was the power switch on the "original" pump failed during a road trip and I did a quick fix to bypass the switch until I got home and replaced it with a more robust switch.
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scootsx2 wrote:I have a pair of Cycle Pump tire inflators from Best Rest Products. One of them is the "original" version which I have had for about 9 - 10 years. The other is the "Expedition" version which is their current product. Both are excellent but expen$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/
They are rather pricey..but a tow truck would cost you that..
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5speed wrote:
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/
They are rather pricey..but a tow truck would cost you that..
AAA in the USA is $30 a year addon for a MC.
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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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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.
Do you trust plugs long term or do you replace the tire ASAP?
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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.
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.
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SnoBrdr wrote:
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.
Do you trust plugs long term or do you replace the tire ASAP?
ran tires right to the wear bar with plugs in them with zero issues..now on a bike..I would replace the tire..
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Re: road side tire repair

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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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Re: road side tire repair

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SnoBrdr wrote:
5speed wrote:
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/
They are rather pricey..but a tow truck would cost you that..
AAA in the USA is $30 a year addon for a MC.
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.

I have had several of the cheapie inflators but they didn't hold up.
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Re: road side tire repair

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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.
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scootsx2 wrote:
SnoBrdr wrote:
5speed wrote: They are rather pricey..but a tow truck would cost you that..
AAA in the USA is $30 a year addon for a MC.
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.

I have had several of the cheapie inflators but they didn't hold up.
Actually, I have never had to use it.

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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