Do you carry a tire inflator kit? Used it?

Tire inflator kit?

  • 1. No, I do not have a tire inflator kit.

    Votes: 94 72.3%

  • 2. Yes, I have one, but have never needed to use it.

    Votes: 28 21.5%

  • 3. Yes, it saved my bacon .

    Votes: 8 6.2%
  • Total voters
    130
  • Poll closed .
I got a flat on my brand new Taco! It was a speed screw from someone's fairing!!! (Not mine!!) Argh.... I still have the culprit here. ;)
 
Slime kit with compressor. 32 bucks. Small package that packs easily in my tail or tank bag.

[ame=http://www.amazon.com/Slime-50001-Power-Sport-Smart/dp/B000M8SY0I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1219699295&sr=1-1]Amazon.com: Slime 50001 Power Sport Smart Spair: Automotive[/ame]
 
I carry the inflator kit on trips away from home. Around town I figure I can call a friend and get rescued. Where I work there are always nails and screws in the parking lot, so I check my tires often. So I thought it would be a good idea to have the inflator kit. A guy at my work who rides a lot has had several flats and he talked me into getting the kit.
 
tom5796 said:
Slime kit with compressor. 32 bucks. Small package that packs easily in my tail or tank bag.

Amazon.com: Slime 50001 Power Sport Smart Spair: Automotive
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Yea, but it's only a temporary repair as stated by slime themselves, only a plug type repair is permanent. Others have also reported getting goo sprayed all over their bike, making a nasty mess.

Slime:
It is important to note there are no sealant products on the market today that are approved as a "permanent" repair. The only repair approved by the Rubber Manufacturer's Association is a plug/patch installed by a tire care professional.
 
Botch said:
I keep seeing that sport-tourers recommend carrying a tire inflator kit. I don't have one, and wouldn't have room in the bags I do have if I did. From 35 years of cage experience, I've only had three flat tires during that time (a spare battery would've been more useful).
So I'm wondering, how many of you carry a tire inflator kit? How many of you have actually needed to use it? And finally, which one would you recommend, if you do?
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I just got done buying a new tire after picking up a nail and reading everyones posts on the pro's and con's of patching a tire. So a searched for threads on tire inflators and found this, which is exactly my questions.

BTW, I bought the warrantee at Cycle Gear so now they give me a new tire, prorated after 25% treadware for $25. Figured i could just a easily get a flat again tomorrow and be out another $200.

I am really interested in a recommended pump that will fit under the seat. SLIM has a real compact one with leads and connector that you can install on the battery so that you can hook up the pump without having to take the tank up. But I have no way of knowing how well it works or long it takes to inflate.

I don't want to endup with a flat in the middle of nowhere!
 
FZ6inNH said:
I carry a Slime 12V compressor and a tire plug kit. The Slime uses my lead for the battery tender jr. :D I've never had the unfortunate opportunity to use it and I hope I never do!
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NH does it fit under the seat?
 
I have a Yamaha one and its great. 4 CO2 cartridges and all the extra stuff you need. I have a friend who has used it a couple of times and it worked like a charm. He still has a couple of plugs in his tire. It was about 30 bucks.
If you are in the middle of nowhere it's nice to be able to get back home.
 
Tailgate said:
I have the \"Stop 'n Go\" Co2 tire plug kit Welcome to Stop & Go International | Home of the Award Winning Pocket Tire Plugger I store it under the seat. Maybe it will also fit under the lift side rear pod panel. I've seen those mini tire pumps---they would probably get you enough air pressure too? I think those spark plug/compression operated air pumps would be too complicated. I hope if I get a flat that the Co2 kit works as well as the riders on the following testimonial page assert: Testimonials | Stop & Go International | Home of the Award Winning Pocket Tire Plugger
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Finally got back to this thread, this looked pretty good and I just ordered one. The instructional video on the website was great. Thanks guys!
 
Botch said:
I keep seeing that sport-tourers recommend carrying a tire inflator kit. I don't have one, and wouldn't have room in the bags I do have if I did. From 35 years of cage experience, I've only had three flat tires during that time (a spare battery would've been more useful).
So I'm wondering, how many of you carry a tire inflator kit? How many of you have actually needed to use it? And finally, which one would you recommend, if you do?
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I like to be prepared so I have a patch kit and an inflator. A guy here at work did get a flat and had to use his.

I picked up a tubeless tire repair kit at a rest stop on the highway for $4. It has a reamer, plugs, plug installer and cement.

I got a Genuine Innovations inflator that can use threaded or non-threaded cartridges. It also threads on to the motorcycle's schaeder valve stem: Genuine Innovations - #1 in CO2 Inflators - Motorsports Products

Of course I had to buy a couple of cartridges too.

Buying stuff separately saved money over the complete kit:
Genuine Innovations - #1 in CO2 Inflators - Motorsports Products
 
For the folks wondering about small pumps, try this.

Get a small one, and then strip the plastic case off of it. You'll be surprised by how small the guts of one of those 12 volt pumps are.

I have one that was the size of a brick in the case. Once I stripped it, it fits in the palm of my hand.
 
Tailgate said:
I have the \\\\\\\\"Stop 'n Go\\\\\\\\" Co2 tire plug kit Welcome to Stop & Go International | Home of the Award Winning Pocket Tire Plugger I store it under the seat. Maybe it will also fit under the lift side rear pod panel. I've seen those mini tire pumps---they would probably get you enough air pressure too? I think those spark plug/compression operated air pumps would be too complicated. I hope if I get a flat that the Co2 kit works as well as the riders on the following testimonial page assert: Testimonials | Stop & Go International | Home of the Award Winning Pocket Tire Plugger
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Thanks Tailgate!:thumbup:

I've been looking around for an easier tire plug system other than the common ones they sell at every department store. I've fixed enough flat tires on a bicycle and I know how annoying it is to work with rubber cement. Like most experienced cyclist, we rather replace the inner tube instead of trying to patch it.

But with tubeless on a motorbike, that's a different story. I'm ordering the Stop and Go system and hopefully never need to use it!!!!!
 
I always carry the tire repair kit. The difference is that with a car you have a spare...Doesn't take that much space anyways. I carry it in a small Tank Bag with my wallet, a small bottle of water a map, rain cover, mobile phone and a small 1st aid kit. And they all fit in there just fine.

PS: I painted those fire graphics black....:Flash:
 
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So then... whats the best tire inflator/sealer to use? I was looking at Threebond Seal & Air....i dont need it yet... but thought i'd better do some research...
 
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