What's the best tire kit for a flat tire...

[Over_Easy]

Had a scare on the road about a month ago, had a small bent nail in my tire. Luckily it was barely stuck in the tire (have checked it since) and another rider had a tire kit just in case. But this made me think what if it was all the way through and someone didn't have a kit or if I had been riding solo.

Is there a "best" tire kit that will fit on the Busa? Where can I purchase?

 

[Gunnybusa]

I carry a plug kit just so I can make it home. One plug some tire glue and the insertion tool. It fits in the hump.

 

[rubber2burn]

this one is good 2 and fits in the Hump as well

http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cf....ier2=53

 

[Gunnybusa]

(rubber2burn @ Jul. 27 2007,09:02) this one is good 2 and fits in the Hump as well

http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cf....ier2=53

Yep that'll work to get you home.

 

[NearDeath]

I got a flat doing a 100, really big hole...

Used the tireplug kit and it worked great. The bike had a bubble from where the repair was done and bounced all the way home, but made it no problem...

 

[Over_Easy]

Cool, I have a Cycle Gear about 10 miles away.

I saw they had 4 diff. versions with different CO2 canisters but they are measured in grams not psi - is the MONSTER version what I'm going to need for a 190 rear?
http://www.cyclegear.com/dept.cfm

Thanks.

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

I've successfully used this kit twice on a rear flat and ran the tire until I needed a new one. Never leaked.

http://www.ktmtwins.com/950adventure/mp8.html

 

[bigoltool]

I want this one!

http://www.aerostich.com/catalog....32.html

 

[Big Red]

The Tire Plugger Kit and some compressed CO2 are always in the tank bag on long trips

 

[Turbo-Torch]

Super Walmart sells BELL plug kits in the motorcycle department.  They also sell the CO2 inflators and extra canisters but imo those are a waste of space and money.

Buy one of the cheap $15 air compressors.  Take the big ass plastic housing off and throw it away, the compressor itself is tiny.

Here's my compressor which never runs out of air vs. a CO2 inflator.  The compressor is smaller and that's not even including all those extra canisters you have to carry along with it.

 

[stnick]

Excellent idea Turbo-Torch. I was about to spend $40 for a C02 system I was not happy about due to the limited amount of air.
Nick

 

[madkatana]

I bought one of the larger kits for the goldwing at http://www.stopngo.com/motorcycle.asp They also have a small compressor available. My goldwing has a built in compressor and air shock...

There is also the http://www.slime.com/product.php?product=40001 Just never have found one here local and will most likely have to order online.

 

[Frantik1]

I use a slime compressor from Auto Zone and Victor plug kit from wally world. Less than $50 for everything. It all fits under the seat with all the other stuff I have in ther too, so it should fit in the hump.

 

[Bernard]

Here's what I use www.ever-seal.com $36.00 to puncture proof both tires. Unfortunately at the moment only in California.

 

[8Daytona8]

$2.50 plug kit, Bike hand pump. Fits in the bottom tray on the right side, by my mini mag lite, extra bulbs, Painters drop cloth (plastic) 4 rain/dew cover.

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

(CBXRider @ Jul. 27 2007,01:35) I've successfully used this kit twice on a rear flat and ran the tire until I needed a new one.  Never leaked.

http://www.ktmtwins.com/950adventure/mp8.html

Didn't you all read this? Used (twice) and (never) leaked! Don't make me come over there...