Punctures.

[Boxered]

As Phil says, I carry the Stop'n'Go kit, and have only used it twice, both on other riders bikes, and when touring I also carry a Slime branded mini compressor which is very small and compact.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Slime-40001-Mo ... B000ET9SB4

Not cheap, but works very well, both of these items I adopted after witnessing Steve W of this parish using on one of our Moffat runs.

Steve

[The Teutonic Tangerine]

Had my first rear puncture last week just did roadside repair with the push in ropes. Questioned having repair redone from the inside but as hole was in tyre center was told not to worry...thoughts??
I'd be replacing tyre if it was a front.

In our small group there are several of us that carry pumps and repair kits and we've had to repair a couple of punctures every season. I used one of the rope plugs on a car tyre that had only done about 2,500 miles the plug was still in it when I changed the tyre at 22,000 miles.

[Boxermed69]

be cautious about 12v pumps guys, some trip the canbus fuse so cannot be used via the BMW power sockets

Any idea what the limitation of the on-board socket is Steve? The compressor I'm looking at draws 5A, which I wouldn't have thought should be a problem. My fall back is to buy another Optimate plug to replace the fag lighter plug on the compressor, in order to use the charger wires I already have connected directly to the battery. Just need to check what these wires/connectors are rated at.

Mike

[milleplod]

My compressor came with crocodile clips as well as the lighter socket attachment - piece of cake.

Pete

[slparry]

be cautious about 12v pumps guys, some trip the canbus fuse so cannot be used via the BMW power sockets

Any idea what the limitation of the on-board socket is Steve? The compressor I'm looking at draws 5A, which I wouldn't have thought should be a problem. My fall back is to buy another Optimate plug to replace the fag lighter plug on the compressor, in order to use the charger wires I already have connected directly to the battery. Just need to check what these wires/connectors are rated at.

Mike

I "think" it's 4.5 to 5 amps Mike. I know an AA one I have doesn't work off my KGT or my RRT. It works of the Boxercup but of course the BCR doesn't have canbus

At some point when I purchase a round TUIT I will wire in a powerlet socket direct to the battery in the glove boxes of either bikes.

The other option is to carry a few of the CO2 cartridges from the BMW repair kit

[Boxermed69]

be cautious about 12v pumps guys, some trip the canbus fuse so cannot be used via the BMW power sockets

Any idea what the limitation of the on-board socket is Steve? The compressor I'm looking at draws 5A, which I wouldn't have thought should be a problem. My fall back is to buy another Optimate plug to replace the fag lighter plug on the compressor, in order to use the charger wires I already have connected directly to the battery. Just need to check what these wires/connectors are rated at.

Mike

I "think" it's 4.5 to 5 amps Mike. I know an AA one I have doesn't work off my KGT or my RRT. It works of the Boxercup but of course the BCR doesn't have canbus

At some point when I purchase a round TUIT I will wire in a powerlet socket direct to the battery in the glove boxes of either bikes.

The other option is to carry a few of the CO2 cartridges from the BMW repair kit

There is that option. Certainly less bulk, if not weight, than even a small compressor. I've never used wunnadoze CO2 cylinders - any good? I always imagine ending up with frost-bitten fingers and a still flat tyre Also, do you tend to need a few to get a tyre up to a reasonable pressure? Cheers.

Mike

[Al]

Mike, you put your gloves on to hold the co2 cylinders!!

Al.

[slparry]

Any idea what the limitation of the on-board socket is Steve? The compressor I'm looking at draws 5A, which I wouldn't have thought should be a problem. My fall back is to buy another Optimate plug to replace the fag lighter plug on the compressor, in order to use the charger wires I already have connected directly to the battery. Just need to check what these wires/connectors are rated at.

Mike

I "think" it's 4.5 to 5 amps Mike. I know an AA one I have doesn't work off my KGT or my RRT. It works of the Boxercup but of course the BCR doesn't have canbus

At some point when I purchase a round TUIT I will wire in a powerlet socket direct to the battery in the glove boxes of either bikes.

The other option is to carry a few of the CO2 cartridges from the BMW repair kit

There is that option. Certainly less bulk, if not weight, than even a small compressor. I've never used wunnadoze CO2 cylinders - any good? I always imagine ending up with frost-bitten fingers and a still flat tyre Also, do you tend to need a few to get a tyre up to a reasonable pressure? Cheers.

Mike

From what I recall when I've used them in the past, it's about 3 to fill the tyre up, at least enough to get safely to a garage forecourt

[Boxermed69]

Mike, you put your gloves on to hold the co2 cylinders!!

Al.

Yeah, thanks Al

Mike

[Boxermed69]

From what I recall when I've used them in the past, it's about 3 to fill the tyre up, at least enough to get safely to a garage forecourt

Thank you Steve. Half a dozen would seem a sensible number to carry then.

Mike

[slparry]

From what I recall when I've used them in the past, it's about 3 to fill the tyre up, at least enough to get safely to a garage forecourt

Thank you Steve. Half a dozen would seem a sensible number to carry then.

Mike

Yes, plus the little Schrader adapter that you screw into valve and the CO canister.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bike-CO2-pump ... 1883304337

[Herb]

From what I recall when I've used them in the past, it's about 3 to fill the tyre up, at least enough to get safely to a garage forecourt

Thank you Steve. Half a dozen would seem a sensible number to carry then.

Mike

Yes, plus the little Schrader adapter that you screw into valve and the CO canister.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bike-CO2-pump ... 1883304337

And a first aid kit to treat the open wounds when you peel a load of skin off because the frozen canister stuck to your hands and you forgot to wear a gloves.

[popsky]

Thank you Steve. Half a dozen would seem a sensible number to carry then.

Mike

Yes, plus the little Schrader adapter that you screw into valve and the CO canister.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bike-CO2-pump ... 1883304337

And a first aid kit to treat the open wounds when you peel a load of skin off because the frozen canister stuck to your hands and you forgot to wear a gloves.

This, don't ask me how I know but

[Boxermed69]

Mike