| Author | Message | ||
     Rodclement |
Hello everyone! Sorry for the basic questions but I want to do it right... 2006 Uly uses tubeless tires correct? Emergency tire repair kit, would I be better using a plug kit or something like "slime" to get me going again? Any recomendations on a good kit to add to my kit? Thanks! Rod | ||
| Cyclonedon |
use a plug kit! I rode my Uly 9000 miles with a plugged rear tire before I changed it out at 10000 miles checkup. NEVER use Slime!!! I think that's how it got it's name because it blew out the hole on my tire and all over the motorcycle! That was some real slimy crap to get cleaned off my motorcycle. I will never ever use that crap again! | ||
| Hughlysses |
Definitely use a plug. Some people swear by the "Stop-n-Go" rubber mushroom type plugs and some people prefer standard old "sticky rope" automotive type plugs. It's never a bad idea to have some along in case of an emergency. It's also better to have a small 12V air compressor than CO2 cartridges in case you have to pump up the tire more than once. You can get a cheap one at an auto parts store or Walmart. If you want, you can reduce the size by removing and throwing away the plastic housing. There are several articles around the 'net about doing it. | ||
| Rodclement |
Thanks guys! Love this place! Rod | ||
| Nobuell |
I carry both the Stop-n-go and a standard plug kit. Better safe than sorry. | ||
| Natexlh1000 |
I carry a stop'N'go pocket plugger kit along with their little compressor. Only used it once and it worked well. Got 2000 more miles out of the tire. (You just have to be conscious of the fact that even though you plug a hole, the tire's structure has been weakened too.) | ||
| Motorfish |
+1 on the `Ol sticky rope plugs. They worked great for me. | ||
| Skifastbadly |
Sticky ropes for me. They're not cheap, but I got what the tire pros use. The 'shrooms never held air for me, but the ropes got me home once, and when I changed the tire finally I realized looking from the inside why they work so well. Totally patched. All fits under your seat too! | ||
| Itileman |
I have a complete tire repair kit that mounts to the bike under the tail for sale in the classifieds. +1 on the sticky ropes. | ||
| Ulyranger |
A me too on the sticky ropes. I use the better quality ones and I HIGHLY recommend the better quality T-handled awl and plug installer. They require a bit more space than the cheapo screwdriver-handled versions, but if you've ever used both you'll never go w/o the "T's" again...... I plugged the original rear tire on my Uly at about 2k mi on the trail, retired it with cords showing at about 6.5k. Plugs installed correctly will outlast a tire, never leave home without 'em. | ||
| Xbimmer |
Sticky ropes and a Slime compressor always on board, I don't know how many tires I've plugged but I ride 'em until they're worn out afterward, no issues. | ||
| Tootal |
If you have a tire that's pretty thick then the mushrooms seem to work but on a Pirelli sync, with it's thin carcass I couldn't get a mushroom to seal. I tried a sticky rope but blew it out at speed and took a ride into the weeds!! I used two sticky ropes and that finally held up. My hole was obviously larger than a nail hole. So I carry both now and I agree, make room for the T handle! | ||
| Druelly |
There is another product available that is similar to slime, but does not cause the mess especially when changing your own tires. I can not remember the name but it has been talked about here on BWB. It is more of a preventative type sealer. No experience with it, but it seems to me to be the best solution Druelly | ||
| Someday |
I used a Dyna-Plug unit. The T-handle and sticky ropes were too big for the hole I had. I've used them on car tires also and they worked fine. I do carry a small compressor also. |
