Flat Tire Strategy

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.

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.....

Sound Wave · March 8th, 2009, 04:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sm0kediver

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?

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 RideOn®? It's sounds interesting and not as messy as Slime®.

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by sm0kediver

Seems like a solid plan but it may have holes.

Was that an "unplanned" PUN?

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by sm0kediver

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.

March 7th, 2009, 07:35 PM	#1
sm0kediver one disaster at a time Name: Jody Location: West Georgia Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411	Flat Tire Strategy So you're out on the road, you get a flat, you survive... Do you carry anything for roadside tire repair?

March 7th, 2009, 09:08 PM	#2
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March 7th, 2009, 09:39 PM	#3
darkknight49 ninjette.org member Name: Faiyaz Location: Davis, Ca Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 Ninja 250 Posts: 70	MacGyver a new tire out of the rear seat, a trick of gum, and use the exhaust as a compressor..... __________________________________________________ 2008 Ninja 250 - Yoshi Exhaust, Brake Light Modulator, HID Kit To Come: Sliders, Fender Elim, Flush Mounts, Hugger (much later...no $ )

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March 8th, 2009, 05:06 AM	#5
sm0kediver one disaster at a time Name: Jody Location: West Georgia Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411	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.

March 8th, 2009, 05:13 AM	#6
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	so what would you do? do the plug kit too?

March 8th, 2009, 05:14 AM	#7
mcteague ninjette.org member Name: Tim Location: Maryland Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 117	Anyone tried RideOn®? It's sounds interesting and not as messy as Slime®. http://www.ride-on.com/prod_mot.asp Tim

March 8th, 2009, 05:23 AM	#8
sm0kediver one disaster at a time Name: Jody Location: West Georgia Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411	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.

March 8th, 2009, 08:20 AM	#10
sm0kediver one disaster at a time Name: Jody Location: West Georgia Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411	I didn't see it until after I had written it. I wondered if anyone would catch it.

March 8th, 2009, 08:46 AM	#11
TrueFaith ninjette.org sage Name: Wayne Location: Brookfield, MA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Honda CBR250R Posts: 585	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.

March 8th, 2009, 11:26 AM	#12
sm0kediver one disaster at a time Name: Jody Location: West Georgia Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411	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?

March 8th, 2009, 11:28 AM	#13
sm0kediver one disaster at a time Name: Jody Location: West Georgia Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411	Nevermind. Here it is: http://www.stopngo.com/products/motorcycle/1035.asp

March 8th, 2009, 03:03 PM	#14
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	thanks for the link... i think i will pick up the kit with the co2 cartridges.

March 8th, 2009, 03:26 PM	#16
sm0kediver one disaster at a time Name: Jody Location: West Georgia Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411	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.