| | From: Pete Scheer <plsc-@tycoelectronics.com>
Reply-To: Loopfram-@topica.com
To: "'Loopfram-@topica.com'" <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Subject: RE: flat tire fix
Date: Mon, 9 Jul 2001 12:59:50 -0400
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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:
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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 |
| | will go with other dealers too. The quoted installation cost in |
| | 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
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From: Chris Berry [mailto:guzzis-@hotmail.com]
Sent: Monday, July 09, 2001 10:54 AM
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: RE: flat tire
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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. |
| | anyone know whether or not it will balance tires too?
Chris in NC
From: Pete Scheer <plsc-@tycoelectronics.com>
| | Reply-To: Loopfram-@topica.com
To: "'Loopfram-@topica.com'" <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Subject: RE: flat tire
Date: Mon, 9 Jul 2001 10:05:26 -0400
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Chris, Maybe your luck is better than you think.
Was at the Honda dealer last week, saw a bike brought in on a flatbed.
rider and passenger had a rear blowout on I 81 near here. He slowed |
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| | | | lost it.
actually minor damage to bike considering, but his girlfriend is in |
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| | | | hospital. He says his Aerostich saved his butt.
Pete in PA
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From: Chris Berry [mailto:guzzis-@hotmail.com]
| | Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2001 1:11 PM
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: flat tire
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Damnable luck today...my back tire is flat, with a nail in it.
I hope that patching the tire and replacing the tube is good enough. I
don't see replacing a nearly new tire cos of a tiny hole.
Glad it didn't go out on me on my way to work this AM...poor handling |
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| | | | that ride is what made me check it.
Input welcome!
Chris in NC
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