Fixing a flat in the middle of nowhere

@Croft might be a bit light duty for these beasts let us know the results after you get one.
 
Yeah I wouldn't expect it to be my main jack by any means but it's small enough to bring with you. And after all, at least 60% of the weight of the bike should still be on the front wheel and the kick stand. Worth a shot. I can just see myself trying to push the bike back and forth along the side of the road, 20 cm at a time, to try to find a less obvious puncture otherwise...
 
EasTexRIII said:


45 Gram CO2's - Ebay - Genuine Innovations brand CO2's & adapter/filler head
Dyna plug @ Cyclegear
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So, I need to update this - Coincidentally I noticed a screw in my brand new Exedra Max rear tire last nite
I used the Dyna plug kit when I got to the shop this morning and WHAT WAS I THINKING???????????
The screw was small & left a small hole so the dyna plug worked fine...... BUT, If the hole had been larger like a cut I woulda been SOL.
The plugs a F***ing Tiny!!!!!!!!!
The Dyna plug was cheap, so works good on the small stuff but Imagonna add a std size kit to the bag

Also, if you lose the bead which is highly unlikely unless you roll it off in a hard corner, you are going to be SOL even if you remove the valve core, unless you are carrying a spray bottle of soapy water to help it bead up
I haven't had to try it but I do know from using the CO2's on bicycle tires that it gives a VERY FAST, HARD shot of air so in case you do roll a bead having a 45 gram CO2 kit would help in that regard to at least get it started. then also having a 12V inflator to finish it off would be best case scenario.
****, rolling off the bead would SUCK
 
Living in the USA you have two options ride a Harley and become a H.O.G member where there is a Harley dealer around every corner and most every time your experience with a flat tire is enjoyable with an easy fix. To be honest i won't take the Rocket over 2-300 miles from home for fear of not finding a dealer or someone qualified to work on the ole girl. I'm an AMA member and they have been good to me so far. I've tried pumping my tires with that sealant goop and it rotted or for a better word rusted the he!! out of my Harley rims. If your smart you'll plot your course where you can find a Triumph dealer or someone who can be of help. Going across country four times i had two flats both in the boon docks. Each time the H.O.G came to the rescue and was on my way the same day. With the Rocket you better make reservations
 

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Yeah, Harleys are no fun but there's a dealer on every corner in the states or so I gather.
 
I have Stop & Go kit also - never had to use on bike yet (touch wood) but used it on the SUV just last week! It was awesome!

I would say likelihood of the tire not sealing on bead is unlikely - for most punctures (nail or other sharp object) it would be rare for tire to fully deflate to point it will come off the bead and you are going to feel it long before then.
And if if you get a serious blow-out, then the tire kit isn't going to do much good anyway!
 
Yeah I like that it's so foolproof. You don't really need much knowledge at all - ream out the hole, insert the plug in the tool and the tool in the tire, turn the key until the stopper and boom basically you're done. Really clever stuff.
 
A few things needed to plug a tire would be small enough and easy enough to carry along on a trip. Inflating the tire is another matter with CO2 being the most compact option. As for myself, I'm hoping my Good Sams premium road service will help me out. It is suppose to cover even my motorcycle with hauling up to 100 miles to a service facility of my choice. You never know what you are going to get if you need your bike loaded and hauled somewhere, but I plan to make it clear it's a motorcycle in need of help. I like to plan ahead, but my storage isn't big enough to plan for everything. As it is, I carry enough stuff now. I focus on maintenance and hope that keeps me going.
 
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