DIY Guide: How to repair a Tubeless tyre puncture! - Page 4 - Team-BHP

Sudipto-S-Team · 23rd October 2008, 10:31

I intend to get a Ring RAC 900 and carry it personally back when I go to England in 09.

sudev · 25th October 2008, 15:27

Any idea of how long the life of kit is? I've had the kit and plugs(?) in car's boot for two year without cause to use. Would the plugs work after this time or should I buy new plugs every few months / years?

iraghava · 25th October 2008, 18:28

I'll check with the manufacturer & get back to you on this Sudev. But, I know for a fact they last at least a year or more without any issues.

sudev · 25th October 2008, 23:04

TIA. We do not want to be in middle of no where watching our confidence evaporate since the plugs were no longer working or had tackiness sufficient to seal the puncture.

m_upreti · 27th October 2008, 17:57

Absolutely invaluable information.

Did clear a lot of doubts on tubeless repairs which I had.

srijit · 27th October 2008, 23:22

Just read this tyrewalleji.

5 starred it too

Now for one on portable compressors...

Wheeliej · 28th October 2008, 01:48

For some of us lazy ones who dont want to DIY, how much should repairing a puncture at the shop cost?

shadyrulez · 28th October 2008, 10:00

Very helpfull guide....

jesal · 28th October 2008, 13:59

how much do those glue strips cost anyways ? i recent paid 400 for 4 puntures. damn these countrys stupid roads.

Shakensoul · 28th October 2008, 14:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by jesal

how much do those glue strips cost anyways ? i recent paid 400 for 4 puntures. damn these countrys stupid roads.

A kit cost around 200-250 which has 4 sticks to repair 4 punctures.

abhinav.s · 28th October 2008, 17:14

Thanks a lot for taking the efforts to come out with this pictorial guide. It is very helpful and good DIY stuff.

iraghava · 28th October 2008, 17:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by srijit

Just read this tyrewalleji.

5 starred it too

Now for one on portable compressors...

Thanks Srijit! I'll do a thread on compressors as soon as I can find some good quality ones to compare.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wheeliej

For some of us lazy ones who dont want to DIY, how much should repairing a puncture at the shop cost?

Anywhere between 30-200 rupees depending on the shop & method of repair used. Mushroom patches are more expensive & generally in the region of 150-200 rupees.

potlaravi · 28th October 2008, 22:56

Ragava ,
Appreciated your efforts . good job.

.
Few days back I observed at a puncture repair shop , that guy added some glue for the strip before insurrection. Is there any added advantage will be there ? Please clarify me . Thanks in advance

abhinav.gupta88 · 31st October 2008, 01:35

How much will a similar kit cost?

sureshkishore · 31st October 2008, 07:02

This is priceless info iraghava ji. sir one of my front tires have got a bulge in the sidewall. I must have got it while I hit a pot hole hard. Can it be repaired.

23rd October 2008, 10:31	#46 (permalink)
Sudipto-S-Team BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kolkata Posts: 898 View My Garage	I intend to get a Ring RAC 900 and carry it personally back when I go to England in 09. __________________ You gotta know when to hold em, know when to fold em, Know when to walk away and know when to run.

25th October 2008, 15:27	#47 (permalink)
sudev Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Faridabad Posts: 1,116	Any idea of how long the life of kit is? I've had the kit and plugs(?) in car's boot for two year without cause to use. Would the plugs work after this time or should I buy new plugs every few months / years? __________________ Sudev

25th October 2008, 18:28	#48 (permalink)
iraghava Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 7,693 View My Garage	I'll check with the manufacturer & get back to you on this Sudev. But, I know for a fact they last at least a year or more without any issues. __________________ Reminds me of my safari in Africa.Somebody forgot the corkscrew and for several days we had to live on nothing but food and water.

25th October 2008, 23:04	#49 (permalink)
sudev Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Faridabad Posts: 1,116	TIA. We do not want to be in middle of no where watching our confidence evaporate since the plugs were no longer working or had tackiness sufficient to seal the puncture. __________________ Sudev

27th October 2008, 17:57	#50 (permalink)
m_upreti BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 315	Absolutely invaluable information. Did clear a lot of doubts on tubeless repairs which I had. __________________ *Find a Way or Make a Way...*

27th October 2008, 23:22	#51 (permalink)
srijit BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 596	Just read this tyrewalleji. 5 starred it too Now for one on portable compressors...

28th October 2008, 01:48	#52 (permalink)
Wheeliej BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 192	For some of us lazy ones who dont want to DIY, how much should repairing a puncture at the shop cost?

28th October 2008, 10:00	#53 (permalink)
shadyrulez BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chennai(Madras) Posts: 105	Very helpfull guide....

28th October 2008, 13:59	#54 (permalink)
jesal Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,051 View My Garage	how much do those glue strips cost anyways ? i recent paid 400 for 4 puntures. damn these countrys stupid roads. __________________ Јєşåł Åŕỳā Modifying Gone Mental

28th October 2008, 17:14	#56 (permalink)
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28th October 2008, 22:56	#58 (permalink)
potlaravi BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 131 View My Garage	Ragava , Appreciated your efforts . good job.. Few days back I observed at a puncture repair shop , that guy added some glue for the strip before insurrection. Is there any added advantage will be there ? Please clarify me . Thanks in advance

31st October 2008, 01:35	#59 (permalink)
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31st October 2008, 07:02	#60 (permalink)
sureshkishore BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: trivandrum Posts: 110 View My Garage	This is priceless info iraghava ji. sir one of my front tires have got a bulge in the sidewall. I must have got it while I hit a pot hole hard. Can it be repaired. __________________ "When you have only two pennies left in the world, buy a loaf of bread with one and a lily with the other"

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