MENU LOGIN 
   Redirecting... ...to our OLD website!


We're still in the process of converting the site to the new format.

Apologies for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

-Matt, Admin

5

Ok - go now to OLD site

No thanks - stay on NEW site


Technical Motorbike Help

Tyre Sealants

Tyre Sealants - Forums [Biker Match] Tyre Sealants - Forums [Biker Match]
Home / Search Forums / Technical Motorbike Help /

Tyre Sealants

 Posts: 12       Pages: 1/1

Post Reply
Anyone carry tyreweld or similar for touring? Off to scotland and I ain't got nowt.... As they say around these parts.. :)

   Update Reply
stewwolfie @ 25/06/2009 18:07  

Heard it can screw up the valves and when you come to have the tyre changes (tubeless) you will be faced by a mess of congealed gloop to scrap off.

Gummy worms or mushrooms are still the most popular with distance riders...plus you'll need three gas inflator bottles...three. Use plenty of glue.


   Update Reply
Deleted Member @ 25/06/2009 18:22  

I'd stash the plugs and the tireweld , remember with tireweld the puncture is INFLATED as well , if its a slow then go for the plug option bearing in mind both are a temporary fix .

   Update Reply
excalibur @ 25/06/2009 18:34  

the glue stuff works pefectly, and ive never had problems with garages changing my tyres. I always run with the stuff in. Any nail holes get sealed instantly. Honestly i never run my tyres without slime in.

   Update Reply
Matt @ 25/06/2009 18:59  

I use slime in my tyres and never had a problem getting punctures fixed. Most motorcycle chops offer you the option of having slime or auto seal injected into your tyres so they are used to dealing with the stuff when they take the tyre off. tip from the top. tell the mechanic you have slime in the tyre before they break the bead. they won't thank you if they get covered in the stuff.

   Update Reply
Phil @ 25/06/2009 19:13  

I used slime once and it just came out of the hole and drew a neat line in my inner mud gaurd

   Update Reply
Hull750Rider @ 25/06/2009 19:34  

lol hull - must have been a massive hole!

   Update Reply
Matt @ 25/06/2009 19:39  

not really may have been travelling over 50mph/80kmh though lol

   Update Reply
Hull750Rider @ 25/06/2009 19:50  

I carried heavy duty, puncture resistant inner tubes, just in case, but I'd not go to those extremes in the UK. Mobile phone and an AA/RAC membership, plus a few bungs and glue. If I'm stuck at the side of the road in a storm with a flat tyre, slime or anything will do.

   Update Reply
Deleted Member @ 25/06/2009 19:53  

Tireweld was standard kit on my v-max at all times as was a small fire extinguisher , i never had reason to use either in 4 yrs myself , but helped out friends on 2 occasions with the tireweld.

   Update Reply
excalibur @ 25/06/2009 21:23  

I have tireweld and bungs with glue under seat permanently take up little space cost little good for peace of mind

   Update Reply
Bikeabill @ 26/06/2009 00:29  

I always carry a bottle of tyreweld. I had to use it once in Wales. Very usefull stuff. It does'nt blow your tyre upto full pressuse thou. But it allows you to ride slowly to nearest garage with a compressor. Personnally when i'm touring I take a small 12v compressor with me aswell.

   Update Reply
timhall @ 26/06/2009 23:46  

 Posts: 12       Pages: 1/1

Back to top
Facebook Twitter Google Pinterest Text Email