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Old 10th October 2008, 11:43   #1
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Tubeless Tires and repairs on a long trip

Does anyone have suggestions on what one should do if one has a flat on a tubeless tire when on a long remote journey. I am not aware if facilities to repair exisit everywhere. Any thoughts and suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you.
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Old 10th October 2008, 12:23   #2
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You get a kit for repair of punctures on a tubeless tyre and it is a very easy DIY. A pictorial guide on how to is posted in the Tyres & Wheels section..
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go through this thread http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...-puncture.html

and also this one http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...flat-tyre.html
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Hi Pradeep,

This is what you should do

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...-puncture.html
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You need to put in air after fixing the puncture as well...
there's this kit from Costco you can use.
Anyone know of a local kit similar to this?
Emergency road kit from Costco for $52. See anyone can get it from US. It'll be another $50 to ship it here i guess. Take a look at the features:
Features:
1 8-gauge booster cables: 3.66 m (12 ft.)
1 non-inflammable tire sealer/inflator
1 roll of duct tape
1 tow rope with steel locking hooks
1 reflective traffic triangle
1 weatherproof flashlight
1 SOS signal flag
1 multi-tool
1 emergency blanket
1 pair of examination gloves
1 safety vest
1 shop cloth
1 foam knee pad
1 50-pc. first aid kit
1 large carrying case
Contents of First Aid Kit:
1 first aid instruction guide
12 absorbent cotton balls
1 pair of vinyl gloves
3 moist towelettes
3 antiseptic towelettes
1 roll of adhesive tape
20 adhesive strips
6 junior adhesive strips
2 gauze pads:
5.08 cm x 5.08 cm (2 in. x 2 in.)
1 first aid case
Specifications:
Dimensions (L x W x H):
37 cm x 23 cm x 18 cm
(14.5 in. x 9 in. x 7 in.)
Weight: 3.09 kg (6.8 lb.)
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Old 10th October 2008, 17:14   #6
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There is a small compressor or Chinese make that can be bought for Rs.400. You can plug it up in lighter's socket. Inflates the tyre from a flat position is about 10 minutes.
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There is a small compressor or Chinese make that can be bought for Rs.400. You can plug it up in lighter's socket. Inflates the tyre from a flat position is about 10 minutes.
Did anybody has review on this? I want to buy one in Pune if its really worth of it.
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Did anybody has review on this? I want to buy one in Pune if its really worth of it.
Its an equipment that you barely use. I have it for 7-8 months now, however have used it only 2-3 times, it works well for me though.
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Cigarette Lighter Attachment - BikeNomads

Works just fine. About 1.75 years, used very rarely, and stripped of its useless plastic casing and going quite strong. But like once in 2 months usage types.
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I don't think spending Rs 5000 for the list below is worth it. You can organise this kit on your own for much less. And this list has more frilly things that will never be used in real life, than things needed in real life situations.
All new cars, incidentally, come with a OE first aid kit. In a real emergency that first aid, or any first aid, kit is hopelessly inadequate in any case. Sometimes even hospitals are inadequate.


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You need to put in air after fixing the puncture as well...
there's this kit from Costco you can use.
Anyone know of a local kit similar to this?
Emergency road kit from Costco for $52. See anyone can get it from US. It'll be another $50 to ship it here i guess. Take a look at the features:
Features:
1 8-gauge booster cables: 3.66 m (12 ft.)
1 non-inflammable tire sealer/inflator
1 roll of duct tape
1 tow rope with steel locking hooks
1 reflective traffic triangle
1 weatherproof flashlight
1 SOS signal flag
1 multi-tool
1 emergency blanket
1 pair of examination gloves
1 safety vest
1 shop cloth
1 foam knee pad
1 50-pc. first aid kit
1 large carrying case
Contents of First Aid Kit:
1 first aid instruction guide
12 absorbent cotton balls
1 pair of vinyl gloves
3 moist towelettes
3 antiseptic towelettes
1 roll of adhesive tape
20 adhesive strips
6 junior adhesive strips
2 gauze pads:
5.08 cm x 5.08 cm (2 in. x 2 in.)
1 first aid case
Specifications:
Dimensions (L x W x H):
37 cm x 23 cm x 18 cm
(14.5 in. x 9 in. x 7 in.)
Weight: 3.09 kg (6.8 lb.)
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I don't think spending Rs 5000 for the list below is worth it. You can organise this kit on your own for much less. And this list has more frilly things that will never be used in real life, than things needed in real life situations.
All new cars, incidentally, come with a OE first aid kit. In a real emergency that first aid, or any first aid, kit is hopelessly inadequate in any case. Sometimes even hospitals are inadequate.
Ya i know. i just listed the contents of the kit so people can take pointers to make their own.
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