Subject: RE: flat tire fix
Author: Pete Scheer
Date: Jul 9, 2001, 10:00 AM
Post ID: 1707421723
I doubt anything could hold a 1 inch rip in a tube. But I figure anything
that can give me an edge even in some circumstances is worth a try.
Good you were able to keep it rolling. I am usually praying my tires hold
up whenever I pass a 10 wheeler . whew!
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From: dj-@dotis.com [mailto:dj-@dotis.com]
Sent: Monday, July 09, 2001 11:18 AM
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: Re: flat tire fix
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The last flat I had was on the rear of "Flame" going 70 mph down I 495,
picked up a nail, I was able to stop ok and stay up, the nail made a tiny
hole in the tire, which was real hard to find, but the tube had a rip in it
1" long. I wonder if something like this would even be effective in a
situation like that? Pounding nails in a standing still tire is different
than picking up a nail at 70 mph.
On Monday 09 July 2001 11:06 am, you wrote:
| ============================================================ Sign up for My Topica and get a FREE, personalized web page for all your subscriptions, online reading and posting privileges, special offers, and more! http://click.topica.com/caaabHSb1dfltb2uzY8a/register ============================================================ Chris, IN the latest issue of Rider magazine, there is a new product review for something that coats the inside of tires and is supposed to prevent punctures by self sealing. Its been sold and proven for construction equipment and now offered for motorcycles. Claimed 100% effective in tubeless and 60% for tubed tires, the Rider folks pounded nails into a treated tire, both a tubed and tubeless, and got virtually no air loss. I don't recall the name of the product, I'd have to check the magazine article. The Honda dealer I showed it to, wasn't too interested in |
| into it. Was worried about liability claims. I think this is the way it will go with other dealers too. The quoted installation cost in Rider was $10-15 per tire. Damn cheap investment even at 60% claimed for the tube tires. I'll get the name and pass it on to the list tomorrow. There was no mention of balancing in the article tho. Pete -----Original Message----- From: Chris Berry [mailto:guzzis-@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, July 09, 2001 10:54 AM To: Loopfram-@topica.com Subject: RE: flat tire ============================================================ Enjoy your vacation more knowing that My Topica won't overstuff your inbox! When you come back, your email will, too. Refreshed. Relaxed. Ready to be read. Sign up for free email R&R. http://click.topica.com/caaabHTb1dfltb2DJrHa/register ============================================================ Actually, I think I rode around on that nail for at least a week...the |
| was worn rally badly, and the bike hadn't felt right for at least that long! When I had the tube changed, I had the guy put another bottle of that balancing liquid in. I firmly believe that this is what kept the |
| from having a major blowout! He doesn't use Slime, but another brand. Btw, I saw an ad for Slime and all they say it's for is puncture sealing. Does anyone know whether or not it will balance tires too? Chris in NC From: Pete Scheer <plsc-@tycoelectronics.com>
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