Premium Member sirepair Posted June 30, 2021 Premium Member Share Posted June 30, 2021 While leading a group ride a couple weeks ago, I found a lil' something with my nearly new rear tire. Damnit! 2 gummies shoved in, aired up and ran about 30 miles, only to have the gummies pop out. Grrrrr.. 2 more gummies, big wad of rubber cement, 1/2 a can of "Fix-a-flat" and more air had me rockin' again! Once we made it back to our cabins, wheel was removed, tire spooned off, cleaned up, patched on the inside and remounted. Many hands make light work! Back on the road again! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolocastsb Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 In my experience, screws are most attracted to brand new tires. Caught a huge screw in downtown San Francisco on my SV650 with a brand new (<150 miles) Road 5. Took 6 gummies to keep it inflated but wound up just swapping it for peace of mind. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koth442 Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 I swear there's a magnetism in new tires that attracts all the sharp stuff... Glad you got it handled OP! 1 '15 FJ09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 hmm, I interested in this: what is the whole travel tool kit ya'll are carrying to do the tire off/on, internal patch, set the bead? I've been on the road and found it easier to find a replacement tire than it is to find a shop able to do the work. I haven't removed/installed a tire yet. Not at home, much less on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member sirepair Posted June 30, 2021 Author Premium Member Share Posted June 30, 2021 38 minutes ago, wanderer said: hmm, I interested in this: what is the whole travel tool kit ya'll are carrying to do the tire off/on, internal patch, set the bead? I've been on the road and found it easier to find a replacement tire than it is to find a shop able to do the work. I haven't removed/installed a tire yet. Not at home, much less on the road. I carry everything with me in a tool roll to do all general maintenance, including tire spoons. I also keep a "Stop-n-go" air compressor in there. This is the reason I built my under-tail tool storage setup. But for this, I had my enclosed trailer at the cabin we were staying at, with an even larger selection of tools, including cordless drill with a wire wheel to prepare the inside of the tire for patching. When hosting an event with riders often coming several hundred of miles to attend, it's good to be prepared! Photos below shows my under-tail toolbox, and attendees from "OH-STOC", which my wife and I have been hosting for 14 years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member sirepair Posted June 30, 2021 Author Premium Member Share Posted June 30, 2021 Here's my tool roll that I keep on the bike. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member 2and3cylinders Posted June 30, 2021 Premium Member Share Posted June 30, 2021 5 hours ago, sirepair said: While leading a group ride a couple weeks ago, I found a lil' something with my nearly new rear tire. Damnit! 2 gummies shoved in, aired up and ran about 30 miles, only to have the gummies pop out. Grrrrr.. 2 more gummies, big wad of rubber cement, 1/2 a can of "Fix-a-flat" and more air had me rockin' again! Once we made it back to our cabins, wheel was removed, tire spooned off, cleaned up, patched on the inside and remounted. Many hands make light work! Back on the road again! The young guy Is on his knees while the old guys stand around All sorts of plugger options along with a little electric tire pump Is what's that attached to the GV case guards on the left side there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member roadrash83 Posted June 30, 2021 Supporting Member Share Posted June 30, 2021 Nice tool kit @sirepair I'm trying to figure out what the tool with wing nut is? He who dies with the most toys wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member sirepair Posted July 1, 2021 Author Premium Member Share Posted July 1, 2021 2 hours ago, 2and3cylinders said: Is what's that attached to the GV case guards on the left side there? Shock reservoir. 2 hours ago, roadrash83 said: Nice tool kit @sirepair I'm trying to figure out what the tool with wing nut is? That is a stack of 1/4" drive sockets, with a piece of 1/4" all-thread keeping them together. 8/10/12 and 14mm. There is also 2 14mm nuts welded together which allows me to service front axle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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