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sm0kediver
March 7th, 2009, 07:35 PM
So you're out on the road, you get a flat, you survive...

Do you carry anything for roadside tire repair?

Alex
March 7th, 2009, 09:08 PM
On the ninjette, my strategy is a cell phone and a credit card. :D On one of my larger bikes, I do carry a stop-n-go plug kit as well as an electric compressor.

darkknight49
March 7th, 2009, 09:39 PM
MacGyver a new tire out of the rear seat, a trick of gum, and use the exhaust as a compressor.....:D

Sound Wave
March 8th, 2009, 04:32 AM
So you're out on the road, you get a flat, you survive...

Do you carry anything for roadside tire repair?

sounds like one of those choose-your-own-adventure books.

if yes, go to page 13
if no, go to page 27

showing my age i guess. you probably have no idea what i am talking about. lol.

i was thinking of carrying one of those fix-a-flat cans, but i heard that they are really messy and a pain to clean up.

actually, i don't know what i would do if i got a flat. call my insurance company to send a truck? :confused:

sm0kediver
March 8th, 2009, 05:06 AM
It's worth planning for. My Suzuki has tubed tires, and repairing that on the road side would be a nightmare, but the Ninja has tubeless. That can be repaired without even removing the wheel, I just need to find a place to carry a few accessories.

Sound Wave
March 8th, 2009, 05:13 AM
so what would you do? do the plug kit too?

mcteague
March 8th, 2009, 05:14 AM
Anyone tried RideOnŽ? It's sounds interesting and not as messy as SlimeŽ.

http://www.ride-on.com/prod_mot.asp

Tim

sm0kediver
March 8th, 2009, 05:23 AM
I'm thinking about carrying a plug kit, but I need to find something really compact for reinflation. There's not a ton of storage on the Ninja.

1. Get a flat
2. Find a block/log/whatever to jack it up (improvised center stand)
3. Remove offending object
4. Ream puncture
5. Insert plug with tool
6. Remove tool
7. Trim plug
8. Reinflate
9. Drive home very carefully
10. Replace tire

Seems like a solid plan but it may have holes.

g21-30
March 8th, 2009, 07:48 AM
Seems like a solid plan but it may have holes.

Was that an "unplanned" PUN? :D

sm0kediver
March 8th, 2009, 08:20 AM
I didn't see it until after I had written it. I wondered if anyone would catch it.

TrueFaith
March 8th, 2009, 08:46 AM
A Stop & Go tubeless repair kit is the way to go. Fits nicely under the seat cowl. There are also bike towing plans you can join for an annual fee that will locate the closest towing company capable of towing a bike and send them to you asap. AMA, I believe, includes road service reimbursement with membership.

sm0kediver
March 8th, 2009, 11:26 AM
I'd hate to activate a towing service due to a flat on my way home from work. Do you have a link to a good kit?

sm0kediver
March 8th, 2009, 11:28 AM
Nevermind. Here it is: http://www.stopngo.com/products/motorcycle/1035.asp

Sound Wave
March 8th, 2009, 03:03 PM
thanks for the link... i think i will pick up the kit with the co2 cartridges.

komohana
March 8th, 2009, 03:08 PM
Nevermind. Here it is: http://www.stopngo.com/products/motorcycle/1035.asp

mahalo for the link sd

sm0kediver
March 8th, 2009, 03:26 PM
You're welcome. Actually, I'm really here to make friends with Hawaiians so that I can snag a free place to stay and use of a Ninja when I visit there someday. My evil plan seems to be working.

:D