next to internal plug patches I think these are pretty good Stop 'n Go Pocket Tyre Plugger Kit - Tubeless Repair Motorcycle BMW Kawasaki on eBay!
Used this many times think its the best on the market http://www.amazon.co.uk/STOP-SUPER-...8&qid=1366306946&sr=8-5&keywords=tyre+plugger
They all seem much of a muchness and all state a max of around 30mph and straight to a Tire Dealer for a Pro repair or new tire, so may as well not bother and just ring the AA
I'd be weary about that: Warning to Motorcyclists - RAC/AA Tyre Repairs. - MoneySavingExpert.com Forums These kinda kits have saved my bacon a few times, won't travel without one now. Plus I think AA/RAC are sh*t anyway.
I have always took one but never needed I got mine off the local rac bloke that pops in yard for bits this is the same sort of thing I tested it on my can tyre really simple to use and stayed inflated and on till tyre wore and was changed the co2 I think it will be about 2 for front 4 rear just to get you to a air machine or tyre fitter . When I planned our route I found all available bike shops which were close listed them and chucked in tank bag just incase Look at this on eBay: REMA TIP TOP PUNCTURE REPAIR & AIR KIT MOTORBIKE MOTORCYCLE SCOOTER NEW TUBELESS http://bit.ly/176aY9L
An interesting snippet from the above link! As a matter of interest, and I'm not sure if it affects you, but are you aware of the following; "CAN MOTORCYCLE TYRES BE REPAIRED?" "Motorcycle tyres have to be repaired within the limits of British Standard BS159F. Unfortunately, this does not allow repairs on tyres with a Z speed rating or above. Most of todays sportsbikes of 600cc upwards are all fitted with Z or W rated tyres, therefore, these cannot be repaired within the British Standards. A temporary repair can be carried out to get you home or to a local garage, but the tyre would have to be replaced, the use of sealants is not recommended by tyre manufacturers and their use voids any warranty on the tyre." ................therefore as I stated, why bother? Just insist you're taken to a Tire Dealer and get a new one fitted. Who'd want to risk using the performance our Blades have with a £30 Ebay Tire repair plug stuffed in it? innit!
dunlop say all tyres including z rated tyres can be repaired but they say forget temp ones and do internal patches. then dont take the bike over 75mph with a patch. I have used all types of mushroom style plugs/patches and all speeds and never had an issue.I have picked up an average of about 1 good sized nail per year.still waiting on my first blade puncture.
I've used a few kits but the one Phantom's listed is the best by far IMO. Picked up a puncture Sunday, mate pulled one of these bad boys out, ten minutes later hacking through the Kent country side again. Must have done around 100 miles since, no issues and the tyres still up.
I as a few other mentioned have used the repair kits on the bikes tyres without issue, I think most manufacturers have all the labelling that tells you to replace the tyre as soon as possible so they cant be held liable if anything does happen to the tyre! It's pretty sad but in today's world everyone is just out for a quick payday, just look at the amount of blaim claim adds that's all over telly these days. If your really worried about getting a puncture on tour why not use some of the puncture preventative, this stuff seals the puncture as soon as the air starts to leak out of the tyre as long as its not a big gash! Only use the water based versions tho as this can be easily washed out with water where some of the glue based products cause so much mess and is so hard to remove that a lot of tyre places will just turn you away rather than deal with the cleanup.
Not sure I'd personally want that stuff in the tyre unless it was absolutely necessary, when you know you have the puncture for example. Totally agree with the water based option, couple of pals have had an awful mess to clear up!
Dave not sure if this is marketing bumph or not but it's meant to help the carcass keep more optimum heat levels throughout. I have used it on cars n vans before with good results I was goin to add it to the bike but in the end I just said sod it and went with the string repair kit n if something more serious is required well thats what a recovery service is for but as last resort! As far a having it in the car I have had a couple of punctures but I noticed this not by looking at the tyre thinking hmmm that looks soft but by finding the nails in the still inflated tyre and when the nails were removed all I heard was a short pssst n then a lil blue goo appeared and hardened at puncture site! I don't have a clue how long the nails were in the tyre for before I removed them defo well over a month but as a puncture preventative measure the stuff does work! Its not very often the products shown at all the shows at the NEC and such work as they should, I still remember watching those guys stabbing the crap out of a bicycle tyre with a Bradl to show what the product does to stop punctures and it works in the real world too.
