[J D]

I was riding my ZX-14R, met up with a handful of riders at a local Ocean front bar/bbq joint. We were laughing, having a beer, good times.

Looking skyward, I noticed the impending rain blotting out the current sunny conditions. I decided to leave, proceeded over a few bridges, averaging the proverbial 'ton', amidst a heavy downpour, but all was fine.

So as I'm maintaining this sweet cruising speed, I notice the rear getting out of shape, steering suddenly became a stranger, haha.

Pulled over, flat tire in the rear..

Which inflating device do you prefer?

Thankfully a good friend with a Repo flat bed was nearby. :angel:

SEE foto of Repair kit:

 

[DaveNZ]

Right from the get-go I'm going to tell you that the flat tire I experienced a few days ago, didn't happen on my 790D.

I was riding my ZX-14R, met up with a handful of riders at a local Ocean front bar/bbq place. We were joking, having a beer, good times.

Looking skyward, I noticed the impending rain blotting out the current sunny conditions. I decided to leave, proceeded over a few bridges, averaging the proverbial 'ton', amidst a heavy downpour, but it was warrrm.

So as I'm maintaining this sweet cruising speed, I notice the rear getting out of shape, steering suddenly became a stranger, haha.

Pulled over, flat tire in the rear.. I have a plug kit, but what inflating device do you prefer?

Thankfully a good friend with a Repo flat bed was nearby. :angel:

I always carry a puncture repair kit with 6 small air canisters. Ive repaired 4 punctures, 3 on my own bikes (all on the multistrada, and twice when 2up) and a stranded guys puncture i came across out riding.

 

[Chic]

This is why I love forums! Another idea I haven't thought of, but probably one of the better ones. I need to look into a plug kit and air fill. Always a good item to have on hand!

 

[desmonator]

I carry a small electric pump with a plug kit, easily fits under seat of my 'other bike'.
Have to work out where to put it on the 790, not fitting under the seat.

Mine
https://www.rockycreekdesigns.com/collections/helmet/products/motopressor-pocket-pump

Another highly recommended
https://bestrestproducts.com/product-category/cyclepump-ez-gauge/

Review of pumps
https://www.roadrunner.travel/2015/01/01/buyers-guide-motorcycle-tire-pumps/

 

[Geoff]

Mini electric pump, adhesive "dog turd" ropes and the screw in, snap off "Gryyp" brand plugs for nail holes. I got 3 punctures in 4 months last year on my GSX-S 1000, all on Michelin Road 5 tyres. I live out in the country and a fair way from immediate help so have to be prepared :smile_big:

 

[Geoff]

Just following on from my post above, I've also got a repair kit called the Stop and Go Tyre Plugger. I've never had occasion to use it but a friend has used one successfully, which is why I bought it. Referring to the photo, the puncture is repaired with a rubber mushroom. The head of the mushroom is undercut so that it compresses and can be forced through the puncture hole after being loaded into the cylinder. It works a bit like a grease gun. Apparently very easy to use and great for regular holes caused by nails and the like.

Spoiled for choice with the stuff I carry! :grin:

 

[Pgm]

Just following on from my post above, I've also got a repair kit called the Stop and Go Tyre Plugger. I've never had occasion to use it but a friend has used one successfully, which is why I bought it. Referring to the photo, the puncture is repaired with a rubber mushroom. The head of the mushroom is undercut so that it compresses and can be forced through the puncture hole after being loaded into the cylinder. It works a bit like a grease gun. Apparently very easy to use and great for regular holes caused by nails and the like.

Spoiled for choice with the stuff I carry! :grin:

Would this fit in where the tool kit lives Geoff? Obviously with the tool kit removed that is 😁

 

[Geoff]

I keep mine in the tail pack along with tools, first aid kit and electric pump etc. If you want to check, here is the kit dimension in mm: 200x80x30

 

[Pgm]

I keep mine in the tail pack along with tools, first aid kit and electric pump etc. If you want to check, here is the kit dimension in mm: 200x80x30

Thanks Geoff, if I go any distance I usually have the tail pack on so I suppose there’s the answer.

 

[magoo]

Sticky string kit with (bodkin and auger) and miniature tyre pump from local 4wd shop. Works a treat and as long as the plug is not in the sidewall will last the life of the tyre !

 

[Geoff]

They call them dog turds in NZ (must be a small dog :smile_big. I had to use 3 last year to plug a puncture which was more of a slit than a hole but they worked just fine. In the photo, you can just see the ends sticking out below my hand. This was just before I found that my existing turds had lost their stickiness after 3 or 4 years of being in my pack. Fortunately, there was a motor accessories place close by that had new ones for under $5. Must remember to occasionally replace them.

 

[Ausmosis]

I use DynaPlug Pro kit and always carry 4 x CO2 canisters as well as extra plugs. The kit is small enough to fit under the seat of the 790. You just have to carry the CO2 canisters which I place in a backpack which I always have with me anyway. Dynaplug® Online Store | Motorcycle & ATV Tire Repair Tools

 

[GLantern]

I carry one of these and spare plugs, it has always been a life saver for me:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N41TXT...olid=3T9DQY2UW7DGJ&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

 

[barbagris]

I'm getting older and lazier. The insurance comes with 0km free recovery - i.e. they'll come even if you're not on the road. If I were anywhere close to home I'd have it trailered to my mate's tyre place. Regular customers get free repairs ;-)

 

[owl]

I’ve used the stop & go mushroom plugs before, as long as the puncture is straight-ish and not at a strange angle not had an issue. You do need to make sure you give the hole a good rimming though :devil:

Fortunately it’s never been too far from home, there’s an electric tyre pump in our car boot and missus is usually on standby for emergencies.

Touring/travelling depending on where it happens, probably a call to recovery services and a long wait :sad:

 

[Fastfred]

Went on a ride this year , about 8 of us. One guy is on a KTM superduke GT and gets a puncture. We tried to repair it with the mushroom type plug, didn't work. One guy had a cheap ebay China kit with the sticky strings. Worked a treat.
About an hour later I thought my 790 wasnt handling as should be. I kept looking at the front tyre as it felt heavy on the steering. We were shifting a fair old bit but it seemed ok and I couldn't be bothered to stop. Eventually we stopped about 20 twisty miles later in Ironbridge for a pork pie. My bike tyre was completely flat.. We stuck another of those sticky things in it , bingo, off we go. I was very tempted to leave it until the tyre wore out but did go change it. I only did 180 miles on that tyre and shouldn't have bothered probably - another debate with no answer..
Two KTMs with punctures in one day and the first I remember on a tube less tyre.

 

[Geoff]

Went on a ride this year , about 8 of us. One guy is on a KTM superduke GT and gets a puncture. We tried to repair it with the mushroom type plug, didn't work..............

I got 3 punctures in 4 months 2 years ago on my GSX-S 1000, all in out of the way places. If the puncture is a slot from a scrap of steel or glass rather than a nail hole, the mushrooms don't work as you mentioned. One of my punctures was like that and I ended up sticking in two of the looped sticky ropes which did the job (In NZ, we call them dog turds, albeit Chihuahua-sized ones ). The write-up with pics is here: In Praise of Dog Turds! . You'll note in the write-up that the old turds I carried had lost their stickiness and didn't work. I was fortunate to buy some new ones when it happened. Because I live in the countryside, I carry the mushrooms you mention, dog turds and a plug for nails that you screw in (https://www.oxfordproducts.com/moto...d_wheel_care/cargol_turn_and_go_repair_kit_3/).

Let's hope that you don't get any more punctures. I haven't had one on the 790, touch wood.....

 

[Hawkerjet]

I carry a Dyna Plug system and a small Slime brand 12v inflator. They fit nicely in the cover pouch on my Nelson Rigg tail bag.

Have not had to use it so far.

 

[Fastfred]

Think it's best to have at least one puncture to justify buying a repair kit

 

[Hawkerjet]

Think it's best to have at least one puncture to justify buying a repair kit

Yes indeed and I had my very first one after riding and racing dirt and street bikes for 50+ years. That was before I started carrying a flat repair kit with me.

Thank God I was only half a mile from a buddy's house. I shudder to think about all those mountain pass crossings without a kit.

Your first flat out on the road will definitely get your attention.