Foccing Punctures

[nick crisp]

But AyJay, you are talking about Slime, or maybe Goop. Puncturesafe I promise you is in an altogether different league. This stuff really does work. As I mentioned, at my last place of work, we sold it by the cartload and never had a bad bit of feedback. It was certainly enough to convince me. But only on this particular product.

[AyJay]

But shurely it's dependent on the puncture, Nick.


I pointed out to the idiot AA man that the nail was dead centre in the tread and could be pulled back and forth as it wasn't exactly a tight fit. 'Oh, it'll be fine' the dickhead said.


And when the nail came out, so did the Slime. I doubt any liquid fix could have plugged the hole. It was too big. I don't know what kind of punctures can be fixed with PunctureSeal, but it wasn't this one. It wasn't that big a nail either.


I really should have just trusted my instincts and told the guy he was an idiot there and then. The AA stumped up a hundred quid to fix the dent in my rear wheel, you know. I hit a lump of wood careering onto the hard shoulder.

[nick crisp]

Puncturesafe (sorry, I've been getting names muddled up as at some point they did change the name) say it will plug (permanently) punctures up to 6mm. They also claim that it will give a controlled deflation on a blowout with larger holes. They state on the packaging that it is rated up to 150 mph - probably meaning the limit after a puncture has been sealed. Many of our customers (Waltham Cross Motorcycles at the time - check with Andy Boulton there, I'm sure he'll confirm for you) told us how good it was, how it saved them from potential disasters and large bills for recovery and repairs and how even after having punctures they continued with the affected tyres until they had worn to replacement time. They also claim prolonged tyre life for reasons given on their website - check the link above, it's all there. I wouldn't trust Goop, Slime etc either, but this one I would and will.

[AyJay]

Hmm. I must check it out. Those are some claims .. .. Cheers, Nick.

[VNA]

Cheers Nick

Might get one of those crafty plugger kits.

What about CO2 air canisters?  Any suggestions?

[nick crisp]

As far as I know, all the canisters are much of a muchness. Never seen anything to contradict this, but someone else may know if there are good and bad. Also, I've never used them myself. A big reason for me wanting to go with Puncturesafe is because I'm essentially lazy!

[blade023]

Must admit I've heard a lot of harping on about Puncturesafe. Apparently R.M. use it on their fleet. I tried it, but unfortunately for the wrong reason, cure rather than prevention. It is, after all, a preventative measure. So when I was stuck in Exeter, 30 minutes from home, a friend came out with this:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/STOP-SUPER-POCKE...repair+kit

I'd swear by them. Everything you need in the kit, and unless it's a very awkward puncture, will get you home. Any occasions I've called breakdown services they've been next to useless, except in getting a tow. Granted I had more of a rip than a puncture, but I got home that day. You might find cheaper ones around too, and if you look on youtube, and guy who does "del's garage" videos went through plugging a puncture with a strip type thing, and rubber 'melting' compound. They looked very effective.

[nick crisp]

Yes, you put Puncturesafe in your new tyres when you fit them.

[ChristoT]

Just ordered a Craftyplugger. Here's hoping I never need to use the bugger!!  :lol

[nick crisp]

Just ordered a Craftyplugger. Here's hoping I never need to use the bugger!!  :lol

Might be worth practicing on an old tyre?

[ChristoT]

[quote author=ChristoT link=topic=9293.msg94900#msg94900 date=1376691452]
Just ordered a Craftyplugger. Here's hoping I never need to use the bugger!!  :lol

Might be worth practicing on an old tyre?
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Thanks for the offer to use yours! :devil

[Punkstig]

[quote author=ChristoT link=topic=9293.msg94900#msg94900 date=1376691452]
Just ordered a Craftyplugger. Here's hoping I never need to use the bugger!!  :lol

Might be worth practicing on an old tyre?
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So, so simple to use, no need to practice, however, pay attention to the angle in which the debris has gone into the tyre then make sure to push the bodger tool in the hole at the same angle, if not you can end up creating a 2nd hole which then can be difficult to repair!
If whatever caused the puncture has already come out feel your way in gently with the bodger,
95% of punctures will be in rear tyre, after finding it put the bike in gear, stopping the wheel rotating will make pushing the tool into the hole a lot easier!

[simonm]

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And I think this may be the kit you mentioned VNA:
http://www.craftyplugger.com/

Purchased.  This works on cars too which is pretty cool as a failsafe.  10 repairs for £20 seems pretty economical to me.

[paulkemp]

I only get 4000 miles out of my Bridgestones

[nick crisp]

Doesn't look like I'm going to get much more out of PR2s