Flat tyre (assistance appreciated!)

[MaxCannon]

Firstly a huge thanks to Matt to saw me walking up Mt Eden Rd as he rode past. He did a U turn, checked I was OK and offered me a lift.
I just managed to get hold of the missus at that moment but it was a relief to have another option other than walking.

Great to see bikers looking out for each other. Don't know if you are on KB mate but here's a big thanks for making the effort to stop.

Now on to the problem.
Being a bit of noob I was unprepared for a flat.
Nail had gone right into the centre of the back tyre and tyre was dead flat in under 30 seconds.
Luckily I had a bit of room around me and pulled over without any drama.
Onve I got picked up and taken home I was fortunate enough to borrow a van and wheel the beast in the back.
Will drop it off tomorrow for repairs.

Does anyone carry a can of flat fixer in the tank bag for such emergencies or is it just a case of hoping you aren't too far from help when the tyre goes pop.

[gijoe1313]

I keep an emergency tyre repair kit under my seat ... and it turns out I have used it! Didn't have any idea how to use it, but since I was point man for a group ride, one of the pack saw how it was done when he needed it! (I still owe him one strip of dogpoo - the sticky stuff that bungs up the hole)

I guess I got it for peace of mind (I tend to get out to some far out places at times! )

As for the can, I dunno about that... will be interesting to hear other rider's comments/experiences on this!

[McJim]

I carry a can after seeing someone get a flat out past Waiuku last summer.

I don't fancy pushing the bike or wrecking a tyre getting back to town.

I came back from a holiday in Nelson today - went to go for a ride - checked tyre pressures - front showed 10psi after only 10 days in the garage. Pumped it up to 28psi and checked again an hour later - back down to 20psi - bugger.

Was about to use the can then thought I could reach a bike shop. I had to get a rev counter cable from Haldanes anyway so stopped in there and the fella checked the valve before looking for the puncture. Just as well - that was the culprit.

Darn site cheaper than a puncture repair.

[Bullitt]

Ive heard good things about tyre weld. I carried one for 5 years on my bike without ever needing it, then I sold the bike so it sat for 3 years on the shelf till I tried to use it on my flatmates space saver on his car (main tyre and space saver were both flat...idiot) and it wouldnt even inflate it let alone keep it full.

So somewhere along the line it became useless, Im not sure when that was but its worth remembering

[moT]

once you hit about 70kph the tyre stars to "pull out" and your rideing on the rubber instead of the rim so just dont go below 70kph you will be sweet

[tri boy]

once you hit about 70kph the tyre stars to "pull out" and your rideing on the rubber instead of the rim so just dont go below 70kph you will be sweet

Umm.... not sure what your on about, can you explain?

[sp3ed]

I had a rear go flat at 80mph. The bike wouldn't stay in a straight line.

I didn't have anything to fix the flat, so got the missus to get me a can of tyre weld and come out to meet me. It inflated the tyre ok and I set off the last 4 miles to home. After less than a mile the bike was weaving again as the tyre deflated. I ended up pushing the last 2 miles home.

I then took the tyre to be fixed. It had done less than 1000mls but was stuffed by the tyre weld. On top of that I spent a couple of days trying to clean the gunk that had sprayed off the trye all over the back of the bike and exhausts.

I now carry different type of temporary fix under the seat. Basically it's a tube of glue, some temporary plugs, much like the real puncture repair patches used by tyre specialists, a tool to get the pulg into the tyre, and a couple of small CO2 canisters for reinflating the trye.

I can't tell you how this works, because I haven't had to use it, but I have more faith in this untested kit than any can of gunk. And it takes up no space at all under the seat which is just as well since there is much to spare at the best of times.

[jtzzr]

The Pando type stuff is useless if you have a decent size hole in your tyre , had a flat once on the outskirts of Pearoa and it cost me $130 to have a guy come out and fix it ,so now I carry a pack of strips(dog poo) , you still have to get it fixed properly but at least it will get you home.

[Dodger]

I'm using the cell phone and being AA member method.
haven't used it yet though.

[boman]

I carry a full puncture kit under my seat. Cost me $45.00 or so. Comes with strings and tool to fit them, and also with 2 gas canisters and fitting to reinflate my tyre. I have used before and they work awesome. No mess no fuss. Once you find the hole, plug it and reinflate, ride to nearest garage and inflate to correct pressure and off you go. If you want to your tyre people can fix properly or leave it. Comes in a pouch about the size of your hand, fits real nice under the seat till you need it. Worth every penny.

[johnnyflash]

If uyou use the search function you will find any number of threads dealing with this question.... have a read..
try http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...light=puncture