DIY Guide: How to repair a Tubeless tyre puncture!

Sudipto-S-Team · 23rd October 2008, 09:31

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

sudev · 25th October 2008, 14:27

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, 17:28

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, 22:04

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, 16:57

Absolutely invaluable information.

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

srijit · 27th October 2008, 22:22

Just read this tyrewalleji.

5 starred it too

Now for one on portable compressors...

Wheeliej · 28th October 2008, 00:48

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, 09:00

Very helpfull guide....

jesal · 28th October 2008, 12:59

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

Shakensoul · 28th October 2008, 13:21

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, 16:14

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, 16:25

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, 21:56

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, 00:35

How much will a similar kit cost?

sureshkishore · 31st October 2008, 06:02

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, 09:31	#46
Sudipto-S-Team Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kolkata Posts: 1,320 Thanked: 288 Times View My Garage	I intend to get a Ring RAC 900 and carry it personally back when I go to England in 09.
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25th October 2008, 14:27	#47
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,837 Thanked: 3,172 Times	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?
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25th October 2008, 17:28	#48
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 255 Times 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.
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25th October 2008, 22:04	#49
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,837 Thanked: 3,172 Times	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.
	() Thanks

27th October 2008, 16:57	#50
m_upreti Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 1,587 Thanked: 318 Times View My Garage	Absolutely invaluable information. Did clear a lot of doubts on tubeless repairs which I had.
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27th October 2008, 22:22	#51
srijit BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 598 Thanked: 7 Times	Just read this tyrewalleji. 5 starred it too Now for one on portable compressors...
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28th October 2008, 00:48	#52
Wheeliej BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 284 Thanked: 47 Times	For some of us lazy ones who dont want to DIY, how much should repairing a puncture at the shop cost?
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28th October 2008, 09:00	#53
shadyrulez BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chennai(Madras) Posts: 132 Thanked: 69 Times	Very helpfull guide....
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28th October 2008, 12:59	#54
jesal BANNED Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,323 Thanked: 10 Times View My Garage	how much do those glue strips cost anyways ? i recent paid 400 for 4 puntures. damn these countrys stupid roads.
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28th October 2008, 16:14	#56
abhinav.s Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,760 Thanked: 1,249 Times	Thanks a lot for taking the efforts to come out with this pictorial guide. It is very helpful and good DIY stuff.
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28th October 2008, 21:56	#58
potlaravi BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: STL MO Posts: 148 Thanked: 3 Times 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
	() Thanks

31st October 2008, 00:35	#59
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,090 Thanked: 324 Times View My Garage	How much will a similar kit cost?
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31st October 2008, 06:02	#60
sureshkishore BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: trivandrum Posts: 478 Thanked: 287 Times	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.
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