Boots now fully waterproof sob!

f90x · Post by **f90x** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 9:28 pm

Boxered wrote:This is the one I use, used it tonight to repair that tyre, 5 mins from start to finish

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STOP-N-GO-POC ... 5d41bbd393

Brilliant piece of kit.

Steve

EDIT actually this is the kit I have, 'cept mine came with 3 air cannisters

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STOP-n-GO-POC ... 43bdf6007f

cheers steve, i think i'll go for the first one coz it's cheaper and i've already spent a small fortune this month.

Boxered · Post by **Boxered** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 9:32 pm

as long as you have some way to re inflate the tyre?

Steve

f90x · Post by **f90x** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 9:44 pm

hmmm, didn't think that through. i'm guessing i'll need more than the 3 cannisters.

edit
8-9lbs per canister. i shall need some spares. should be enough to get to a gas station slowly though.

Boxered · Post by **Boxered** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 10:03 pm

on longer trips I carry a neat little compressor, made by slime
like this one

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Goldwing-Harl ... 19c423c782

Steve

f90x · Post by **f90x** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 10:25 pm

hhmmmm, a bit late to get one for this trip but next time...

f90x · Post by **f90x** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 5:12 pm

Boxered wrote:on longer trips I carry a neat little compressor, made by slime
like this one

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Goldwing-Harl ... 19c423c782

Steve

Steve, did you get yours from the UK. I am loath to spend £35 on carriage. More than loath actually, i'm just not doing it.

slparry · Post by **slparry** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 7:06 pm

f90x wrote:
Boxered wrote:on longer trips I carry a neat little compressor, made by slime
like this one

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Goldwing-Harl ... 19c423c782

Steve
Steve, did you get yours from the UK. I am loath to spend £35 on carriage. More than loath actually, i'm just not doing it.

I've got one of these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ring-Autosmot ... 3a79090a8a

they're also badged by the RAC as their own too. It's quite a compact unit and fits in the pannier hardly taking any room really

f90x · Post by **f90x** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 8:22 pm

slparry wrote:
f90x wrote:
Boxered wrote:on longer trips I carry a neat little compressor, made by slime
like this one

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Goldwing-Harl ... 19c423c782

Steve
Steve, did you get yours from the UK. I am loath to spend £35 on carriage. More than loath actually, i'm just not doing it.
I've got one of these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ring-Autosmot ... 3a79090a8a

they're also badged by the RAC as their own too. It's quite a compact unit and fits in the pannier hardly taking any room really

Thanks for that Steve, it looks alright. I saw one oin Halfords today but it was just a bit too big. I only use a bagster tank bag and a 32 ltr ventura so space is at a premium. Don't suppose you have the dims do you?

f90x · Post by **f90x** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 8:24 pm

Don't worry. Found it on Amazon with all the spec. too big I'm afraid.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ring-Automotive ... compressor

Boxered · Post by **Boxered** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:04 pm

f90x wrote: Steve, did you get yours from the UK. I am loath to spend £35 on carriage. More than loath actually, i'm just not doing it.

Yes mate, I bought it from my local dealership bout 4 years ago I think, £25 back then, but I have seen them for sale in dealers since.

Steve

nab 301 · Post by **nab 301** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:24 pm

f90x wrote:Don't worry. Found it on Amazon with all the spec. too big I'm afraid.

You do realise that all those compressors have similar internals . The large plastic box they're mounted in isn't required

( although I've used and carry a mini cycle type pump ...)

Boxered · Post by **Boxered** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:31 pm

Here ya go Steve

http://www.nippynormans.com/products/pu ... p-tes-sti1

I also use one of these to go with it

http://www.nippynormans.com/products/ch ... t-bas-ba14

Steve

dave the german · Post by **dave the german** » Thu Aug 01, 2013 4:36 am

Boxered wrote:So removed the fairing panels tonight, and then removed the plastic front cover and look what came out

I can't make out which seal has blown but the plastic seal cover is particularly soaked in oil

and my rear tyre is going to take some cleaning

and the eagle eyed amongst you will have spotted the nail in the tyre that was just there to pour salt on my wound

Steve

Have you got access to some road traffic film remover? I've got some stuff from work which removes oil a treat. I'm into Skem thurs fri and sat nights if you can get to Pimbo

Blackal · Post by **Blackal** » Thu Aug 01, 2013 5:15 am

Think I'd want to do a bit of research on the net regarding oil impregnating of tyres - just in case the grip is compromised even after cleaning/buffing.

Al

Boxered · Post by **Boxered** » Thu Aug 01, 2013 8:46 am

[/quote]Have you got access to some road traffic film remover? I've got some stuff from work which removes oil a treat. I'm into Skem thurs fri and sat nights if you can get to Pimbo [/quote]

Thanks for the offer Dave, My mate has already given me some, but thanks for the kind offer

Steve