Tyre Goo/Slime?

[Bike-aholic]

Hi has anyone had any experiences with goo or slime to prevent flats?.

Im thinking of putting some in when we go for our big ride down south in Feb but that stuff im always nervous with using it, things that come to mind that it may cause the tyres to feel funny when riding at high speeds etc, any help for tyre punctures on what to use and where to get will be most appreciated.:niceone:

[Grahameeboy]

Works on my Daughters wheelchair!!

I have thought about it. As far as I know it does not affect the tyres and it doesn't mess them up either.

If you use it you have to take bike for a spin to get the gel distributed.

[HTFU]

I use stans a similar product. Rather than put it in from day 1, I just carry it with me to use when I puncture, that way you don't have it moving around in the wheel. I carry a valve core remover as a valve cap, a syringe, and 5-6 CO2 canisters along with the stans/slime etc in a bottle. This is a good option with tubed tires as you can not use the core plugs. On my new bike I have tubeless so plugs will work but I have just kept using the Stans.

[Bike-aholic]

I use stans a similar product. Rather than put it in from day 1, I just carry it with me to use when I puncture, that way you don't have it moving around in the wheel. I carry a valve core remover as a valve cap, a syringe, and 5-6 CO2 canisters along with the stans/slime etc in a bottle. This is a good option with tubed tires as you can not use the core plugs. On my new bike I have tubeless so plugs will work but I have just kept using the Stans.


My bike is tubeless also i have herd of plugs but have never seen it in action is there a kit you can get with co2 canisters and plugs?.
Touch wood i have never had a flatty to date but the SI trip will be the biggest ride we will do and don't want to get caught short in the middle of nowhere with no cell coverage.
Cheers.

[FJRider]

Any tour anywhere,on any bike,means taking what you Need first.THEN deciding what you MAY need,and have space to carry.After a puncture on a Hayabusa (at speeds Hayabusa's travel) which repair kit you should have,is often the least of your worries.The best insurance is good tread depth at the START,still plenty at the finish.Are you coming to the South Island ?????

[HTFU]

i have herd of plugs but have never seen it in action is there a kit you can get with co2 canisters and plugs?

Innovations do a motorbike kit with it all included but not the goo. Not a lot to carry. Like my MasterCard I never leave home without it.

[MaxCannon]

After getting a flat and being stranded on a freezing cold night I grabbed a can of Motul flat fixer and ordered a compact foot pump.
They are in the tank bag at all times.

Fortunately haven't had to use it yet.

[deanohit]

I've got Ultraseal in my tyres, stuff the US army use, can stop a hole up to 8mm. Works good when you get a screw or some thing in the tyre, pull out the screw and the goop plugs the whole. They have different grades as well from the heavy duty stuff for trucks and things down to light duty for bikes. There is a suprisinly small amount in the tyre and I've not noticed any change in the handling through corners or anywhere.

[oldrider]

After getting a flat and being stranded on a freezing cold night I grabbed a can of Motul flat fixer and ordered a compact foot pump.
They are in the tank bag at all times.

Fortunately haven't had to use it yet.

Photo of the compact foot pump? John.

[Swoop]

http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/escape/tourtechntips/123_0444_motorcycle_repair_kit/

Cycletreads have these in their Barrys Point Rd store.

[Bike-aholic]

Cool thanks for the info i think i will get the innovations kit as well as this stuff

http://www.inovexindustries.com/prod_mot.asp

They also sell a compact 12volt air compressor now to i just found out, for bike heres the link

http://www.amazon.com/Slime-40001-Power-Sport-Inflator/dp/B000ET9SB4

same product but heaps more

http://www.motorcycleworldl-spa.co.uk/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=486

[Bike-aholic]

Any tour anywhere,on any bike,means taking what you Need first.THEN deciding what you MAY need,and have space to carry.After a puncture on a Hayabusa (at speeds Hayabusa's travel) which repair kit you should have,is often the least of your worries.The best insurance is good tread depth at the START,still plenty at the finish.Are you coming to the South Island ?????


New tyres front and rear:niceone: and yep coming down from aucks in feb.

[vifferman]

I've used Slime on a car tyre, from a kit I actually bought for the bike. The kit contains a compact electric pump, valve tools, and a small bottle of Slime. It's all small enough to fit in my tankbag without taking up too much room or weighing too much.
The Slime took ages to work properly - the car tyre didn't develop enough heat to 'cure' the Slime.

One drawback with all these products (Slime, Tyre Pando, etc) is the mess they make of the inside of your tyre/rim. I believe it really pisses of the tyre fitting people.

[johnnyflash]

Hi has anyone had any experiences with goo or slime to prevent flats?.

Im thinking of putting some in when we go for our big ride down south in Feb but that stuff im always nervous with using it, things that come to mind that it may cause the tyres to feel funny when riding at high speeds etc, any help for tyre punctures on what to use and where to get will be most appreciated.:niceone:

As per all the comments above the pressurised goo dont always work and its darned messy.. I use a CO2 kit for my tubeless..
trick with the Co2 kits is to make sure you get the right size, else you will be carrying a heap of cartridges..
see http://www.genuineinnovations.com/yieldchart.aspx alvailable at most bike shops Ive checked..
Best for road bikes is minimum (per puncture) 3x25 gram but make sure u have the right inflator to suit, the Deluxe ATV Tire Repair & Co2 kit it has a dual gas applicator & hand pump, comes with plugs etc..
Cheers

[Bike-aholic]

Just got an email back from a guy in the US that sells RIDE-ON - Tire Sealant and will be $29.00NZD per bottle including shipping if anyone wants some PM me and will add to the list, will be ordering it in the next few days.

Do a serach on ride-on and see if it is for you or not.
Cheers.

[boman]

Just make sure that the goo is not got ammonia in it and is compatable with alloy rims for long term use. After 13 years in the tyre industry I have seen my share of rims that tyre pandos have eaten the rim to the point of going to holes.

[Bike-aholic]

Yep checked that out, there are a few products out there that corrode your rims.
Cheers.