Just a wee share. Finished work about half 2 in morning. Went to bike and flat rear,, punctured :'( . Bit of pulling faces ,, 18 miles to home. Mixture of "A" and "B" roads , couple of junctions and roundabouts. Will it stay on rim :rolleyes ,, time to try.
 and with a wee wibble and wobble :lol and trying to go in as straight a line as possible ,, max speed around 25mph , made it home and still on the rim . . Michelin Pilot 4,,, run flat tyres ,, YEP.
Fu***d it now though - no chance of a repair.
Another ex-Fazer rider that is a foccer again
I just changed my rear PR4 as it had a leaking patch plug in it and as I had used the green slime stuff I knew it wouldn't be repaired again so I just put up with it leaking, especially in winter. I had an electric pump in the top box so it wasn't a massive deal.
But some days it would go really low, like around the 18psi mark, and a normal tyre would chuck the bike all over the place, but as mentioned the PR4 did stay rigid so I wouldn't always notice immediately.
Keep a puncture repair kit, green Slime and the brilliant electric pump in the bike at all times, they've saved me a couple of times now.
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I always carry a "get you home" Crafty Plugger kit and an electric pump with me.
It was useful last month when I was on holiday in Croyde and had a flat and needed to get to Barnstaple (about 10 miles) to get it repaired.
I rode 6miles the other morning with 15psi unfortunately by ciggylighter pump has packed up so decided to ride to a fuel station before using crafty plugger.
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30-09-22, 06:20 AM
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(30-09-22, 12:22 AM)midden link Wrote:
I rode 6miles the other morning with 15psi unfortunately by ciggylighter pump has packed up so decided to ride to a fuel station before using crafty plugger.
Get one of these, they really are the business. Very well made and compact.
Make sure it is this particular version, as it comes with crocodile clips for your battery.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/AirMan-Adventur...89&sr=8-17
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+1 for the Airman
This pump is supplied with several makes of cars that don't come with a spare tyre.
Whizz kid sitting pretty on his two wheeled stallion.
(30-09-22, 06:20 AM)darrsi link Wrote: Make sure it is this particular version, as it comes with crocodile clips for your battery.
I run mine off the Optimate charging lead because on the FZ6 the battery is under the tank, so I don't have to start dismantling the bike if I need to use it!
Yep, ive got one of these wee pumps , but had taken it out for something and didnt put it back. :rolleyes . Nice wee nick dead centre of tyre, nothing in it. Work "car park", term used lightly as its only a piece of waist ground has caused a few cars to have flats, but work wont do anything about it.
Havent take tyre of yet , will have to wait till weekend and see what its like. Just going for new tyre as this one does have a wee flat spot, so new one run in for winter.
But definetly one for shed wall as it got me home,,, with wee wibble and wobble. :lol .
(30-09-22, 12:55 PM)Grahamm link Wrote: [quote author=darrsi link=topic=27513.msg330361#msg330361 date=1664515205]
Make sure it is this particular version, as it comes with crocodile clips for your battery.
I run mine off the Optimate charging lead because on the FZ6 the battery is under the tank, so I don't have to start dismantling the bike if I need to use it!
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We all have the FZS 600 in this section Graham, luckily :lol
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(30-09-22, 12:55 PM)Grahamm link Wrote: [quote author=darrsi link=topic=27513.msg330361#msg330361 date=1664515205]
Make sure it is this particular version, as it comes with crocodile clips for your battery.
I run mine off the Optimate charging lead because on the FZ6 the battery is under the tank, so I don't have to start dismantling the bike if I need to use it!
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What I meant was that on Amazon they also sell the same Airman for about £6 less but without all the extra connectors, so some people might think they've found a bargain but won't actually have the crocodile clips supplied with it. :thumbup
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(30-09-22, 12:55 PM)Grahamm link Wrote: [quote author=darrsi link=topic=27513.msg330361#msg330361 date=1664515205]
Make sure it is this particular version, as it comes with crocodile clips for your battery.
I run mine off the Optimate charging lead because on the FZ6 the battery is under the tank, so I don't have to start dismantling the bike if I need to use it!
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Install a ciggy lighter under the seat
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including ones who like chocolate....
(30-09-22, 04:59 PM)darrsi link Wrote: [quote author=Grahamm link=topic=27513.msg330367#msg330367 date=1664538946]
[quote author=darrsi link=topic=27513.msg330361#msg330361 date=1664515205]
Make sure it is this particular version, as it comes with crocodile clips for your battery.
I run mine off the Optimate charging lead because on the FZ6 the battery is under the tank, so I don't have to start dismantling the bike if I need to use it!
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What I meant was that on Amazon they also sell the same Airman for about £6 less but without all the extra connectors, so some people might think they've found a bargain but won't actually have the crocodile clips supplied with it. :thumbup
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Is £6 for a couple of crocodile clips a bargain? Thanks for the pump recommendation though
Women have chocolate men have bikes.....
including ones who like chocolate....
(01-10-22, 07:02 AM)midden link Wrote: [quote author=darrsi link=topic=27513.msg330371#msg330371 date=1664553555]
[quote author=Grahamm link=topic=27513.msg330367#msg330367 date=1664538946]
[quote author=darrsi link=topic=27513.msg330361#msg330361 date=1664515205]
Make sure it is this particular version, as it comes with crocodile clips for your battery.
I run mine off the Optimate charging lead because on the FZ6 the battery is under the tank, so I don't have to start dismantling the bike if I need to use it!
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What I meant was that on Amazon they also sell the same Airman for about £6 less but without all the extra connectors, so some people might think they've found a bargain but won't actually have the crocodile clips supplied with it. :thumbup
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Is £6 for a couple of crocodile clips a bargain? Thanks for the pump recommendation though
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The other end is a a male/female bullet connector joint. Bit of a custom job.
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04-10-22, 03:07 PM
(This post was last modified: 04-10-22, 03:08 PM by mtread.)
Quote:Get one of these, they really are the business. Very well made and compact.Make sure it is this particular version, as it comes with crocodile clips for your battery.[color=rgb(74, 74, 74)]https://www.amazon.co.uk/AirMan-Adventur...89&sr=8-17[/color]
Just had one of these delivered today (based on your recommendations) and it's great. Like that the valve adapter is screw on. My previous one was clamp on, and the rubber seal eventually gave way, meaning more air was coming out than going in!
:thumbup
(04-10-22, 03:07 PM)mtread link Wrote: Quote:Get one of these, they really are the business. Very well made and compact.Make sure it is this particular version, as it comes with crocodile clips for your battery.[color=rgb(74, 74, 74)]https://www.amazon.co.uk/AirMan-Adventur...89&sr=8-17[/color]
Just had one of these delivered today (based on your recommendations) and it's great. Like that the valve adapter is screw on. My previous one was clamp on, and the rubber seal eventually gave way, meaning more air was coming out than going in!
:thumbup
I tried a couple before this one and the 2nd one shook itself to bits.
So I did a search on the best ones out there and this one popped up.
It's very quick and efficient too at pumping air, which they all should be but clearly are not. Nice and compact too.
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Quote:https://www.amazon.co.uk/AirMan-Adventur...89&sr=8-17
One word of warning. The pump draws quite a lot of current. If you're connecting to an Optimate or another permanent lead, it needs to be protected by a 10 amp fuse or above. Two 5 amps blown this afternoon....
11-10-22, 06:45 PM
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(11-10-22, 04:58 PM)mtread link Wrote: Quote:https://www.amazon.co.uk/AirMan-Adventur...89&sr=8-17
One word of warning. The pump draws quite a lot of current. If you're connecting to an Optimate or another permanent lead, it needs to be protected by a 10 amp fuse or above. Two 5 amps blown this afternoon....
You have the engine switched on when using it?
Are you not connecting it to the battery with the crocodile clips?
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Yes crocodile clips no problem, but a permanent Optimate lead (on all my bikes) saves removing the seat. And Optimate leads have an in-line 5 amps fuse = pop. Replace it with a 10 amp fuse = brrrrr
(11-10-22, 07:05 PM)mtread link Wrote: Yes crocodile clips no problem, but a permanent Optimate lead (on all my bikes) saves removing the seat. And Optimate leads have an in-line 5 amps fuse = pop. Replace it with a 10 amp fuse = brrrrr
Oh i see, it's not something i've ever used so not familiar with it. Handy to know though.
Are you risking anything with the Optimate when charging though, with the higher fuse?
And out of curiosity where does the lead sit for easy access?
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