Tyre repair gear?

[cruza]

HELP ........So what do I need For tyre repairs onroute? got gas cylinders from road bikes.
guess some tyre levers, tube patch kit, what about tyre patching? .

names/brands please ,need to get it sorted asap.

[tri boy]

M/cycle specific levers like "motion pro". (better to work with on bike rims)
"Tip Top" is a good regonised glue/patch brand, or any commercialbrand available.
The glue needs to be sealed.
Some shampoo or similar slippery substance to lube the bead.
A method to break the bead. (a riding partners side stand works 99% of the time, or a bike specific bead breaker)
A good cycle pump is more reliable than the bottled charge units. You will use at least 3, and if you pinch the tube etc, you might find you are out of portable air.
The right tools to remove wheels etc.
Practice.:yes:
A good quality patch kit has all the nessacary bits and bobs in it.

[Hitcher]

You could also practice by using the site search. It's quite possible that in a motorcycling forum that's been running for over eight years, this may have been covered before.

Just like insurance. And waving.

[sinfull]

You could also practice by using the site search. It's quite possible that in a motorcycling forum that's been running for over eight years, this may have been covered before.

Just like insurance. And waving.

But i don't wave !!

Once apon a time i had a set of gear that included a bead breaker that resembled a 3 inch chisel but it was hard plastic (still have one and break beads on my road bike), a spare tube to fit said tyre, levers of course and a pump that consisted of a hose that on one end, had the usual fitting that fits a car tyre (or bike), but the other end had a spark plug fitting that you screwed into a plug socket ! (a plug spanner helps, as does a twin+)

Does the search find that Hitch ?

[cruza]

You could also practice by using the site search. It's quite possible that in a motorcycling forum that's been running for over eight years, this may have been covered before.

Just like insurance. And waving.

Never:shit:

prob why i just spent last hour trolling tyre posts.......

[cruza]

But i don't wave !!

Once apon a time i had a set of gear that included a bead breaker that resembled a 3 inch chisel but it was hard plastic (still have one and break beads on my road bike), a spare tube to fit said tyre, levers of course and a pump that consisted of a hose that on one end, had the usual fitting that fits a car tyre (or bike), but the other end had a spark plug fitting that you screwed into a plug socket ! (a plug spanner helps, as does a twin+)

Does the search find that Hitch ?

cheers didn't think of a bead breaker.
Going to put my new rear tyre on myself as practice this weekend.

[dino3310]

i got the same stuff tri-boy sez... i got the patch kit from repco, motion pro irons X3 and a hand pump and cresent. i buy my vulcanising glue from a push bike shop its an english brand glue and its half the price and better than the shit glue at repco...
i broke the punture kit down to fit in a small nut&bolt contianer and when travelling light it fits in the air box out of the way and dry.
havent had a problem with the bead on the current tyres, i just put my heal in and she gives..

[NordieBoy]

cheers didn't think of a bead breaker.
Going to put my new rear tyre on myself as practice this weekend.

Bead breaker is pointless for the DR rear.

[cruza]

Bead breaker is pointless for the DR rear.

They push off pretty easy then aye.....

[Squiggles]

Bead breaker is pointless for the DR rear.

You have trouble? I kicked the bead off once, rode it off the next and used a sidestand last time

[NordieBoy]

They push off pretty easy then aye.....
Not really the words I would use...


You have trouble? I kicked the bead off once, road it off the next and used a sidestand last time
I've done it barefoot and then the next time spent half an hour, can of wd-40, centre stand of the bike, standing on the footpeg, pushing against the shed ceiling beams...

Same tyre...



Bloody safety bead...

[bart]

Last time I lifted my trailer onto it (tyre on tyre). Jumped up and down on the trailer, and it still didn't budge. Ended up leaning the wheel on a bit of 4 x 4 timber and jumped up and down on the rim. It popped eventually. Next time I'm going to make up a special tool, which may include a car jack. :innocent:

If I get a flat on the trail, I might just ride it out to civilization. How far have people got riding with a flat rear?

[young1]

I need to sort some tyre change gear for me. Dino how about posting a photo of what you have (sorry I am a visual person!)

i got the same stuff tri-boy sez... i got the patch kit from repco, motion pro irons X3 and a hand pump and cresent. i buy my vulcanising glue from a push bike shop its an english brand glue and its half the price and better than the shit glue at repco...
i broke the punture kit down to fit in a small nut&bolt contianer and when travelling light it fits in the air box out of the way and dry.
havent had a problem with the bead on the current tyres, i just put my heal in and she gives..

[NordieBoy]

If I get a flat on the trail, I might just ride it out to civilization. How far have people got riding with a flat rear?

50km with a flat rear is my best. That was the bugger I couldn't break the bead on. No rim locks.

[p.dath]

HELP ........So what do I need For tyre repairs onroute? got gas cylinders from road bikes.
guess some tyre levers, tube patch kit, what about tyre patching? .

names/brands please ,need to get it sorted asap.

I am assuming you mean a repair for a road bike. CycleTreads in Auckland (they have a web site) have small puncture repair kits you can carry. Basically they have gas cylinders and a dog turd style repair agent, and a tool to install it.

I used it once to help another motorcycle rider once, and it worked great.

[clint640]

Make sure you have the tools to take off yer wheels. I take a little spray bottle of glass cleaner for the visor which doubles as tyre lube.

Take a spare front tube, it will also work in the back in a pinch.

Practice, it's a bitch the first few times. But after changing a few tyres completely just popping one side off to fix a flat seems easy. I recommend wearing out lots of tyres so you stay in practice. Aquiring a girlfriend who wears out lots of motorcycle tyres & changing hers too also works well. :yes:

Cheers
Clint

[NordieBoy]

Basically they have gas cylinders and a dog turd style repair agent, and a tool to install it.

I used it once to help another motorcycle rider once, and it worked great.

Sounds painful for the rider :doctor:

[cruza]

I am assuming you mean a repair for a road bike. CycleTreads in Auckland (they have a web site) have small puncture repair kits you can carry. Basically they have gas cylinders and a dog turd style repair agent, and a tool to install it.

I used it once to help another motorcycle rider once, and it worked great.

got kit for tubeless road bikes . got adv bike now with tubes, whole new ball game.

[cruza]

Things going good today!
Got some motion pro levers, spare tubes, small mtb pump, patches and glue etc. been talking to mate who does truck tyres about patches or something for tyre itself and nabbing some bead lube off him to fill a some container/bottle.
Think I've ended up with a spare mitas e07 too , guy at DAS said importer nearly sold out, so if someone needs one next week for brass? I'll onsell it .

think I'll run sockets and a bar for toolkit rather than multiple spanners? what do you guys think?

[Transalper]

....think I'll run sockets and a bar for toolkit rather than multiple spanners? what do you guys think?
I think you can't re-tighten a loose mirror with a socket. (among other things and assuming we've moved on to more than just wheels).

[clint640]

Have a look at the tool kit thread:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/135759-Adv-tool-kits-Let-s-see-yours.

Cheers
Clint

[cruza]

I think you can't re-tighten a loose mirror with a socket. (among other things and assuming we've moved on to more than just wheels).

true, maybe one small adjustable spanner in tool bag to be on safe side.

[k14]

Or vice grips :woohoo:

[dino3310]

I need to sort some tyre change gear for me. Dino how about posting a photo of what you have (sorry I am a visual person!)
only for you Mike:msn-wink:

Tyre kit 239680

Had more patches but a certain KBer used my big ones:shutup: 239678

my trail riding kit, patches in the air box and pump etc in the tube rubber strapped to bike 239681
the full kit 239677 239679239676
i quite often carry CRC on longer trips as it makes tyre changes soooo much easier especially the last bit onto the rim:yes:

[dino3310]

oh and the Glue is an English brand of vulcanising glue its only about $2.50 but is way better than any other brand i've tried