My A21 being my first 'tubed-tire' bike, I was wondering what people carry for emergency flat repair. Any Youtube-type vids out there of a repair in progress? All info appreciated.
TIA,
Gord
2007 klr 7800 miles for sale- this has beenin an accident
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The Reverend
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emergency tube/tire repair
The number to my state farm road side assistance, and a credit card. 
I rarely venture more than a couple of tanks away from home though.
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From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Gordon P
My A21 being my first 'tubed-tire' bike, I was wondering what people carry
for emergency flat repair. Any Youtube-type vids out there of a repair in
progress? All info appreciated.
I rarely venture more than a couple of tanks away from home though.
-----Original Message-----
From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Gordon P
My A21 being my first 'tubed-tire' bike, I was wondering what people carry
for emergency flat repair. Any Youtube-type vids out there of a repair in
progress? All info appreciated.-
Richard Decker
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emergency tube/tire repair
When I travel away from home... (just once so far )
3 tire spoons, axle wrenchs, F&R tubes, small air compressor (CO2 type),
gloves (cutting your hand on a tire sucks), and a couple cotter pins.
Oh yeah... and AAA 
-Rich
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3 tire spoons, axle wrenchs, F&R tubes, small air compressor (CO2 type),
gloves (cutting your hand on a tire sucks), and a couple cotter pins.
Oh yeah... and AAA
-Rich
On Tue, Jul 7, 2009 at 9:37 AM, The Reverend wrote: > > > The number to my state farm road side assistance, and a credit card.
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dan.hinsch
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emergency tube/tire repair
In order of importance for me;
I always carry a patch kit such as the one Walmart or Autozone sells which has about 5 patches of different sizes with a tube of glue all in one blister pack and I get an extra tube of glue. If I don't use them I throw away and replace every year or so just to keep fresh supplies.
There is enough in the stock tool kit to get the tire off and on but adding tire spoons doesn't take up much room and will make it much easier and will save the wheel some gouging (and reduce the chance of pinching the repaired/new tube).
If I have room a small bike pump for after the patch.
If I still have room I carry spare tubes.
Before my last set of tires I changed them all myself, I tried Avon Distanzias for my last set and when I got a flat on my rear , I could not get it off of the rim even after I broke the bead. In that case I just (carefully) rode it home flat.
Dan
--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Gordon P" wrote: > > My A21 being my first 'tubed-tire' bike, I was wondering what people carry for emergency flat repair. Any Youtube-type vids out there of a repair in progress? All info appreciated. > > TIA, > Gord >
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Eric J Foster
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emergency tube/tire repair
What he said. On my big XR I carry two small Motion Pro irons along
with a wrench I hacked from two other box wrenches. One end fits the
rear, one end fits the front. The front also happens to fit the bowl
plug to drain water after transoceanic water crossings. For tube work I
carry a patch kit, stem removal tool, spare stem nuts, a Co2 tire
inflator with LOTS of spare cartridges, a small pair of locking pliers,
and a midget can of WD-40. The WD is to lube the tire bead and aid in
remounting with the small irons. Pond scum or slick mud will also work
in a "pinch". It'd also be handy for electrical issues, but has never
been needed. The pliers are used to lock the bead and keep from chasing
it around when remounting. All is carried in a Moose fender pack. I wear
a fanny pack for longer rides, but the thought of catching tools to the
lower back in a crash means the fanny is only used for food, rags, etc.
Oh, and medical gloves. During a tire change you hands are gonna get
every type of grime known to man on them, so I wear the neoprenes to
keep my riding gloves innards clean. The stem remover isn't required,
but allows for easier total deflation, making tube entrance and egress
easier.
The little can of WD is around 1.25" by 3.5". Protect it by wrapping in
old inner tube. The beating in the pack will eventually puncture it. I
carry ten Co2 cartridges. They are shoved side by side inside of a chunk
of 10-speed inner tube, looking like a double wide sausage link when
done. Coating with powder helps the packing.
I carry Lots of patches and try to find a kit that gives you a large
piece of rubber, bigger the better. A pinch flat can be far larger than
a typical puncture.
Dan mentioned refreshing the adhesive seasonally. I agree. Nothing
sucks more than getting ready to glue the patch and realizing the tube
is dried solid. Find or make a small container to carry the tube in.
It'll protect it from puncture or creasing.
Of note, I've found many patches don't survive the heat created by
running a knobbed tire on pavement. Something to consider for the ride home.
One tool I failed to mention, but is very hand off road, is a
multi-tool. I prefer the Gerber versions.
ALWAYS attempt a tire fix in the front yard with only the tools you plan
on carrying. 30 miles into the woods being pelted with rain and 1/2lb
mosquitoes is the wrong place to find out you forgot something.
And of course, an ounce of prevention may eliminate the need of all this
stuff! Before you go too far off road, chuck the stock tubes and install
some Moose Tubes or some other super thick replacement. They allow you
to run lower pressures with less chance of pinching. I also run a small
amount of Slime. It stops the small stuff and makes great bead lube when
you do get a flat.
Going back to nurse my poor, out of shape, upper body.
E
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On my big XR I carry two small Motion Pro irons along
with a wrench I hacked from two other box wrenches. One end fits the
rear, one end fits the front. The front also happens to fit the bowl
plug to drain water after transoceanic water crossings. For tube work I
carry a patch kit, stem removal tool, spare stem nuts, a Co2 tire
inflator with LOTS of spare cartridges, a small pair of locking pliers,
and a midget can of WD-40. The WD is to lube the tire bead and aid in
remounting with the small irons. Pond scum or slick mud will also work
in a "pinch". It'd also be handy for electrical issues, but has never
been needed. The pliers are used to lock the bead and keep from chasing
it around when remounting. All is carried in a Moose fender pack. I wear
a fanny pack for longer rides, but the thought of catching tools to the
lower back in a crash means the fanny is only used for food, rags, etc.
Oh, and medical gloves. During a tire change you hands are gonna get
every type of grime known to man on them, so I wear the neoprenes to
keep my riding gloves innards clean. The stem remover isn't required,
but allows for easier total deflation, making tube entrance and egress
easier.
The little can of WD is around 1.25" by 3.5". Protect it by wrapping in
old inner tube. The beating in the pack will eventually puncture it. I
carry ten Co2 cartridges. They are shoved side by side inside of a chunk
of 10-speed inner tube, looking like a double wide sausage link when
done. Coating with powder helps the packing.
I carry Lots of patches and try to find a kit that gives you a large
piece of rubber, bigger the better. A pinch flat can be far larger than
a typical puncture.
Dan mentioned refreshing the adhesive seasonally. I agree. Nothing
sucks more than getting ready to glue the patch and realizing the tube
is dried solid. Find or make a small container to carry the tube in.
It'll protect it from puncture or creasing.
Of note, I've found many patches don't survive the heat created by
running a knobbed tire on pavement. Something to consider for the ride home.
One tool I failed to mention, but is very hand off road, is a
multi-tool. I prefer the Gerber versions.
ALWAYS attempt a tire fix in the front yard with only the tools you plan
on carrying. 30 miles into the woods being pelted with rain and 1/2lb
mosquitoes is the wrong place to find out you forgot something.
And of course, an ounce of prevention may eliminate the need of all this
stuff! Before you go too far off road, chuck the stock tubes and install
some Moose Tubes or some other super thick replacement. They allow you
to run lower pressures with less chance of pinching. I also run a small
amount of Slime. It stops the small stuff and makes great bead lube when
you do get a flat.
Going back to nurse my poor, out of shape, upper body.
E
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Does you child know the Pledge of Allegiance?
http://wwsw.the912project.com/-
dooden
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2007 klr 7800 miles for sale- this has beenin an accident
Huh ?
"It runs and drives with 6,523 miles. You can see it at our Michigan City, IN location"
Quoted from my post.
Dooden
A15 Green Ape
--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, V III wrote: > > Oops! 6,500 miles (not 65K miles), as noted by Dooden. > > > > > ________________________________ > From: V III > To: art ; DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Wednesday, July 8, 2009 4:55:41 PM > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] 2007 KLR 7800 miles for sale- this has beenin an accident > > > > > > They also have a 2008 repo with appx 65K miles starting at $400 (+$350 transaction fee) in IN. You pay airfare to pick up or have delivered... Another one sold for abt $1300. > > Vlad > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > From: art > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com > Sent: Wednesday, July 8, 2009 5:17:20 AM > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] 2007 KLR 7800 miles for sale- this has beenin an accident > > The attached website list bikes that have been repod or have been in accidents and have been written off by the insurance company as a total. There is a 2007 KLR in Georgetown Texas that doesn't look like it has too much damage on it, that is being sold as a salvage total. The sales are auctions, and the auction closes today at 12noon. Current price is $1272. > > I have no affiliation with this site, just thought if someone wanted a cheap bike, and could do some work it might be a fit. > > Crankyape.com > > http://www.crankyap e.com/default. asp?pg=DisItems& Cat=3 > > Best regards > > Art > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
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