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    Tyre repair
    on: January 26, 2023, 05:10:22 pm
    January 26, 2023, 05:10:22 pm
    Hi, what do people find is the best tyre repair kit and best portable tyre pump.
    Cheers
    Take it easy,
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    Re: Tyre repair
    Reply #1 on: January 26, 2023, 05:43:45 pm
    January 26, 2023, 05:43:45 pm
    *Originally Posted by Kerrsy [+]
    Hi, what do people find is the best tyre repair kit and best portable tyre pump.
    Cheers

    Bacon strips and CO2 canisters, can't beat it's reliability to get you out of a pinch.

    Source - Serial puncture artist
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    Re: Tyre repair
    Reply #2 on: January 26, 2023, 05:58:01 pm
    January 26, 2023, 05:58:01 pm
    As above, the strings are great things, pack of 10 with rubber cement and hole/needle tools for 5 quid or so. Tools aren't the best and can break (handles come off but normally last a few uses first) but cheap enough. Just make sure you have a Stanley or similar blade to cut off any excess.
    CO2 canisters will get you out of a pickle but not properly up to correct pressure, small £15 portable compressor which plugs into bike is light, easy to carry when touring and does the job. I just carry CO2 day to day but take the compressor when on longer trips

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    Re: Tyre repair
    Reply #3 on: January 26, 2023, 06:01:25 pm
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    *Originally Posted by RyanGTXR [+]
    As above, the strings are grea :028: :028:ar blade to cut off any excess.
    CO2 canisters will get you out of a pickle but not properly up to correct pressure, small £15 portable compressor which plugs into bike is light, easy to carry when touring and does the job. I just carry CO2 day to day but take the compressor when on longer trips

    Good point on the compressor, not for the day to day though. Unfortunately i've yet to come across a compact and good battery powered one, and same goes for the plug in ones, that said somene posted a decent looking one on another thread. Either way, with the price and size of CO2 canisters it'll get you to a petrol station to top up properly.

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    Re: Tyre repair
    Reply #4 on: January 26, 2023, 06:11:36 pm
    January 26, 2023, 06:11:36 pm
    *Originally Posted by Antares [+]
    Bacon strips and CO2 canisters, can't beat it's reliability to get you out of a pinch.

    Source - Serial puncture artist
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    Don't won't to sound like a dummy but what are bacon strips
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    Re: Tyre repair
    Reply #5 on: January 26, 2023, 06:13:06 pm
    January 26, 2023, 06:13:06 pm
    *Originally Posted by Kerrsy [+]
    *Originally Posted by Antares [+]
    Bacon strips and CO2 canisters, can't beat it's reliability to get you out of a pinch.

    Source - Serial puncture artist

    Don't won't to sound like a dummy but what are bacon strips

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/HYHJMISTY-Portable-Emergency-Electric-Motorcycles/dp/B0BB2KTMFV/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Tire+Plugs&qid=1674756758&sr=8-3

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    Re: Tyre repair
    Reply #6 on: January 26, 2023, 06:48:54 pm
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    Nice one thanks
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    Re: Tyre repair
    Reply #7 on: January 26, 2023, 07:01:04 pm
    January 26, 2023, 07:01:04 pm
    Dynaplug repair kit which is a fancy version of bacon strips and a Slime 4006 pump, that’s the conclusion after a lifetime of puncture repair kits.

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    Re: Tyre repair
    Reply #8 on: January 26, 2023, 08:00:54 pm
    January 26, 2023, 08:00:54 pm
    SAFETY SEAL!!!!

    (https://safetyseal.com)
    The strings dry out when left open...

    &

    Rocky Creek Multi Tool

    (https://www.motomachines.com/rocky-creek-designs-motopressor-mini-pump-motorcycle-tire-pump)

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    Re: Tyre repair
    Reply #9 on: January 26, 2023, 10:36:32 pm
    January 26, 2023, 10:36:32 pm
    I use the 'mushrooms' in the 'stop and go pocket repair kit' - bit bigger than pocket size but easily fits under the seat. I have bought more gas canisters and plugs online as/when I need new ones. When I've inflated the tyre with two or three canisters I then head to the nearest garage and add air as necessary. It has worked well for me when needed.

    https://www.touratech-uk.co.uk/puncture-repair-kit-stop-go-pocket-tire-plugger.html?mtm_source=google-ads&mtm_medium=cpc&mtm_campaign=GA_UK_Shopping&mtm_keyword=&gclid=CjwKCAiA5sieBhBnEiwAR9oh2h8CvbxmDXRqfWg9eaMxhAeQTcFWhaUIhb0L9dbgFctKKKmzOlccQRoCEX0QAvD_BwE