07-10-2018, 08:32 AM
On my last flat, the hole was a large V shape. Took 5 ropes to fill it. Tried a plug - no go. CO2 let me know why the electric pump was not filling the tire (could not hear the hiss over the pump).
So I now have a LOT more ropes. Looking at converting a large CO2 or pre-charged air tank from the airgun world - need to noodle up a hose and maybe a regulator (up to 3000psi!) to get that to work. But I like having many different types of kit since the hole you get may not be the hole your current kit can handle.
Have Slime along too as sometimes you get just a whisker of a fine leak with plugs/ropes and Slime will cure that.
With the last flat a fellow came along and trailered me back to the motel as my wife got a flat on the truck coming to get me!!! Long day! Which segways into this bit of advise our vintage Honda rep gave me: He has his truck gassed up, trailer attached ready to with the keys in a secure spot. If he needs help he contacts someone, tells them how to get the keys and they're off. My wife had to tip the trailer down (Kendon) and hook up by her self. She did it, but it was her first time so there was some added drama we didn't need. I thought that was brilliant. But you need a trailer and tow vehicle.
Oh, also found out, if you have AAA, get the Plus coverage that covers RV's. They will also come get your bike. And you.
So I now have a LOT more ropes. Looking at converting a large CO2 or pre-charged air tank from the airgun world - need to noodle up a hose and maybe a regulator (up to 3000psi!) to get that to work. But I like having many different types of kit since the hole you get may not be the hole your current kit can handle.
Have Slime along too as sometimes you get just a whisker of a fine leak with plugs/ropes and Slime will cure that.
With the last flat a fellow came along and trailered me back to the motel as my wife got a flat on the truck coming to get me!!! Long day! Which segways into this bit of advise our vintage Honda rep gave me: He has his truck gassed up, trailer attached ready to with the keys in a secure spot. If he needs help he contacts someone, tells them how to get the keys and they're off. My wife had to tip the trailer down (Kendon) and hook up by her self. She did it, but it was her first time so there was some added drama we didn't need. I thought that was brilliant. But you need a trailer and tow vehicle.
Oh, also found out, if you have AAA, get the Plus coverage that covers RV's. They will also come get your bike. And you.