Do You Carry A Tire Repair Kit?

[jirvin]

Just wondering if this was something I should add to my saddle bags? I have spoke rims on my 09 RK Classic so I assume I need a Tube Repair Kit like this one from J & P.

http://www.jpcycles.com/product/2170...&Ntk=All&Nao=0

[Oiltrash]

Yes I do, hope I never have to use it on mine but it may help someone else. Mine tubeless

[colonelangus]

its always a good to carry one.. someone may need it you ride with.
i have road side servive for these problems,and tire wheel warrenty.personally i wouldnt patch a tube
the last tire that blew also took out the tube..it was replaced for free including pick up and delivery of the bike
my tire/wheel warrenty is good for 7 years and isnt limited to one blow out..also if the wheel is damaged at the same time its also replaced free of charge..
now your wondering cost well its $350.00 for 7 years thats $4.20 per month imo well worth it

[DevilDog]

I carry one of the slime tire repair kits with the pump. I also have plugs and stuff packed in with it.

[Boss]

I don't carry anything for tires but I really should. I also have plugs in the garage but no portable pump or compressed air cylinders!
Better be prepared than sorry.

[DevilDog]

This is the kit that I carry, its small and fits in my tool bag that I carry in the left saddle bag.

[Dave63]

Tubeless tire riders can carry a plug kit. It works in an emergency to get you home or a dealer/Indie for a repair or tire.

Tube tire riders should carry a cell phone. Plain and simple. You;re not going to or be capable of dismounting and repairing a tire on a modern bike on the side of the road, unless you have a bunch of tools, friends and a shitload of motivation.....and some friends....and tools.......

[glenalt]

I carry a plug kit and slime compressor.

[MrMarty51]

Tubeless tire riders can carry a plug kit. It works in an amergency to get you home or a dealer/Indie for a repair or tire.

Tube tire riders should carry a cell phone. Plain and simple. You;re not going to or be capable of dismounting and repairing a tire on a modern bike on the side of the road, unless you have a bunch of tools, friends and a shitload of motivation.....and some friends....and tools.......

And a lot of blocks of wood.

Sometimes them fix a flat in a can can get Ya to a repair station but Mine experiences with flats on a motorcicle is by the time Ya get stopped the tubes destroyed anyways unless it just goes flat while Ya be settin there.

[Dave63]

Emergency....E-mergency. An Amergency only happens in America...

[toorglide]

This is the kit that I carry, its small and fits in my tool bag that I carry in the left saddle bag.

Dave, what kind of psi can that little pump produce...im running 42lbs on the glide per the tire manufacturer

[doorgunnerjgs]

Brings up a a slightly different question. When I went on the Ride to the Wall last month a guy had a battery operated air compressor that looked like a cordless drill. Apparently you can set the pressure that you want and just let 'er rip and it shuts off when the pressure is reached. Has anyone seen this and/or know where to get one?

[DevilDog]

It will get there, but it will take some time..... But for what I would be using it for.... when I am on the side of the road, if it gets it above 30psi would be enough to get you home or to a dealer for repairs.... But It will get to 42 as I used it to try and help a guy on the side of the road with a tube tire flat, but unfortunately the tire would not hold air.

[o8h0g]

I don't but probably should considering I had a rear tire blow out on me a couple years ago while riding. Maybe someday I will learn my lesson.

[3 Olive Martini]

i carry my AAA card and a cell phone.. i figure if i have a tire problem on the road its best to let some one take my bike to where it needs to go than to take a chance