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Title: On Board Tools For Flat Tire? What Do You Carry With You?
Post by: yodaismycopilot on August 12, 2020, 09:22:05 PM
Hello People 150 Forum Citizenry.

I just bought my first bike, a People 150. I am embarrassed to admit that there are a few things about riding that I had not really thought much about before actually trying to do so. One is: What do I do if I get a flat? So I'm referring to youtube. I'm wondering what folks here do in anticipation of this. Do you carry a tool set to complete the job? Where do you store it? What tools do you carry?

Thanks so much!

-Douglas (Oakland, CA)
Title: Re: On Board Tools For Flat Tire? What Do You Carry With You?
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on August 12, 2020, 11:55:39 PM
You plug the tire, and then inflate it.
If it's not roadside repairable. ..you use your roadside assistance insurance and have it towed to a dealer.
Shop motorcycle tire plug kits and a portable method of inflation to carry with you.
Ebay or amazon or Revzilla.
Roadside tire changes are not practical.
Stig
Title: Re: On Board Tools For Flat Tire? What Do You Carry With You?
Post by: yodaismycopilot on August 13, 2020, 08:36:41 AM
Quote from: Stig / Major Tom on August 12, 2020, 11:55:39 PM
You plug the tire, and then inflate it.
If it's not roadside repairable. ..you use your roadside assistance insurance and have it towed to a dealer.
Shop motorcycle tire plug kits and a portable method of inflation to carry with you.
Ebay or amazon or Revzilla.
Roadside tire changes are not practical.
Stig

Thank you! I didn't even know about plugging.
Title: Re: On Board Tools For Flat Tire? What Do You Carry With You?
Post by: Neil955i on August 13, 2020, 12:38:16 PM
I've used Stig's recommended method on many occasions down the years and these kits have never let me down.  Thoroughly recommended!
Title: Re: On Board Tools For Flat Tire? What Do You Carry With You?
Post by: CROSSBOLT on August 13, 2020, 02:24:29 PM
Me, too! Stig and Neil. Walmart sticky rope, reamer and inserter plus blubber cement. Actally, used it on everything at least once. All holding air!
Title: Re: On Board Tools For Flat Tire? What Do You Carry With You?
Post by: yodaismycopilot on August 14, 2020, 05:55:32 AM
Quote from: CROSSBOLT on August 13, 2020, 02:24:29 PM
Me, too! Stig and Neil. Walmart sticky rope, reamer and inserter plus blubber cement. Actally, used it on everything at least once. All holding air!

Just added these to my shopping list.
Title: Re: On Board Tools For Flat Tire? What Do You Carry With You?
Post by: souzamoto on August 30, 2020, 10:04:15 PM
As recommended by all, a plug kit with co2 cart’s. I like the mushroom style but those require a special gun to install. If you do plug, I recommend replacing the tire ASAP. Most shops will not patch a tire, the liability is to great. If a shop will do the repair, I recommend a “plug-patch, which is a combo patch with a plug attached and requires the tire dismount
Title: Re: On Board Tools For Flat Tire? What Do You Carry With You?
Post by: Neil955i on September 01, 2020, 09:01:40 AM
Quote from: souzamoto on August 30, 2020, 10:04:15 PM
If a shop will do the repair, I recommend a “plug-patch, which is a combo patch with a plug attached and requires the tire dismount

Have had a number of these done on both motorcycle and scooter and found them to last the life of the tyre.  Repair with confidence if it's in the repairable area of the tyre!