Subject: RE: flat tire fix

Never had any explode. But a facefull of the goo and gas is no fun and a
good way to lose the mechanics good will.

And having your mechanic thinking evil thoughs at you has got to be
something akin to having the local witchdoctor on your ass.

Anyhow. I appreciate it.

From: Chris Berry <guzzis-@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: Loopfram-@topica.com
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: RE: flat tire fix
Date: Mon, 09 Jul 2001 19:16:11 -0400

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Will do. I've heard stories of tires exploding because of Fix-a-Flat (an
older formulation) gas catching fire during dismounting the tire so I know
where you're coming from.
Chris in NC

From: "Zerhackermann ." <chopp-@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: Loopfram-@topica.com
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: RE: flat tire fix
Date: Mon, 09 Jul 2001 17:35:21 -0000

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If you choose to put that slime, fix a flat or whatever uh.."stuff" in
your
tires and also take them to a shop for servicing....please tell the wheel
guy or note on the order that that "stuff" is in there.

As a former tire service guy who has had to deal with that mess, on behalf
of tire service folk around the globe, we would appreciate the courtesy.

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

looking

into it. Was worried about liability claims. I think this is the way

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

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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

head

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

tube/tire

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>

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
but

lost it.
actually minor damage to bike considering, but his girlfriend is in

the

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.

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

that ride is what made me check it.
Input welcome!
Chris in NC
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Subject: RE: flat tire fix

Author: Zerhackermann .

Date: Jul 9, 2001, 4:23 PM

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