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Does anybody have a favorite way to carry spare tubes?  I keep them lashed to the outside of my tailbag, but they get old and crack and they take up space in the tailbag by pushing the sides in.  Any ideas out there?

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[Tengai Mark Van Horn]

Wolfman fender bag. Keep the spare tube inside a ziploc freezer bag to prevent dry-rot.

Mark

At 8:39 AM -0800 1/23/11, RobertWichert wrote:

 

Does anybody have a favorite way to carry spare tubes?  I keep them lashed to the outside of my tailbag, but they get old and crack and they take up space in the tailbag by pushing the sides in.  Any ideas out there?

[P&D]

Use a vacuum food sealer.  It keeps them small and compact.  (don't waste a foam airfilter in one, it will never get it's shape back in time to use it)   Paul  

----- Original Message ----- [b]From:[/b] robert@... [b]Cc:[/b] dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com [b]Sent:[/b] Sunday, January 23, 2011 8:39 AM [b]Subject:[/b] [DSN_KLR650] Spare Tubes   Does anybody have a favorite way to carry spare tubes?  I keep them lashed to the outside of my tailbag, but they get old and crack and they take up space in the tailbag by pushing the sides in.  Any ideas out there? Robert P. Wichert P.Eng +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ========================================================

[fasteddiecopeman]

Yup. In my aluminum trunk (20"x14"x7") with Dyna Beads already in them, along w/ some tools, tire irons, etc. Ed

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, RobertWichert wrote: > > Does anybody have a favorite way to carry spare tubes? I keep them > lashed to the outside of my tailbag, but they get old and crack and they > take up space in the tailbag by pushing the sides in. Any ideas out there? > > > > > Robert P. Wichert P.Eng > +1 916 966 9060 > FAX +1 916 966 9068 > > > > > > > > > > ======================================================== >

[Jud]

Either in a fender bag or a tank pannier.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, RobertWichert wrote: > > Does anybody have a favorite way to carry spare tubes? I keep them > lashed to the outside of my tailbag, but they get old and crack and they > take up space in the tailbag by pushing the sides in. Any ideas out there? > > > > > Robert P. Wichert P.Eng > +1 916 966 9060 > FAX +1 916 966 9068 > > > > > > > > > > ======================================================== >

[spike55_bmw]

Rbt: Wouldn't it be a good idea to keep the spare tubes (I precoat mine in baby powder so they spread out evenly upon re-inflation) with the tire irons, patch kit, wrenches to remove either axle nut, and the small stripped down DC electric air pump? Seems like only carrying spare tubes doesn't solve the problem unless you're riding with someone else that has this other gear. I also doubt that you'd be able to apply 70+ ft-lbs of torque on the rear wheel nut while using the OEM tool kit wrenches. That's why I carry some heavier tools. This requires an investment in more extensive luggage system. All of my tire tools and chain lube, etc are in tank panniers. No matter how much stuff you have packed on the bike for a trip, the panniers / tools / lube are accessible. Plus it distributes some of that weight forward rather than having everything on the back wheel including yourself. I adopted this weight distribution idea after returning from a 2,500 mile trip where I started out with brand new tires. Since all of the weight was on the rear of the bike, the flimsy flap of rubber down the center of the new front tire was still intact upon my return. With the weight distribution scheme, the bike tracks better on the highway and is less susceptible wobble at speed or from passing tractor trailers. The Wolfman tank paniers are not free of problems though. I'm 6'3" and I need them as far forward as I can get them so I can pull my knees in against the tank. The straps that pull them forward cross over the tank shrouds (cover radiator and overflow tank). The decals get chewed up over time. Don R100, A6F

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, RobertWichert wrote: > > Does anybody have a favorite way to carry spare tubes? I keep them > lashed to the outside of my tailbag, but they get old and crack and they > take up space in the tailbag by pushing the sides in. Any ideas out there? > > > > > Robert P. Wichert P.Eng > +1 916 966 9060 > FAX +1 916 966 9068 > > > > > > > > > > ======================================================== >

[RobertWichert]

Thanks for all the great ideas, guys. Question for Jim - Is this inside or outside the fairing? In the wind? Robert P. Wichert P.Eng +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ========================================================

On 1/23/2011 10:48 AM, Jim Fortner wrote: In zip lock bags inside the cordura bag above the headlight. Right next to the tire tools. Jim Sent from a very small computer On Jan 23, 2011, at 10:39 AM, RobertWichert wrote: Does anybody have a favorite way to carry spare tubes? I keep them lashed to the outside of my tailbag, but they get old and crack and they take up space in the tailbag by pushing the sides in. Any ideas out there? Robert P. Wichert P.Eng +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ========================================================

[Jim Fortner]

In zip lock bags inside the cordura bag above the headlight. Right next to the tire tools.  Jim Sent from a very small computer

On Jan 23, 2011, at 10:39 AM, RobertWichert wrote:

  Does anybody have a favorite way to carry spare tubes?  I keep them lashed to the outside of my tailbag, but they get old and crack and they take up space in the tailbag by pushing the sides in.  Any ideas out there? Robert P. Wichert P.Eng +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ========================================================

[RobertWichert]

You're right, Don, and I do carry tools, but actually tools are easier to come by than tubes! Robert P. Wichert P.Eng +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ========================================================

On 1/24/2011 4:26 AM, spike55_bmw wrote: > > Rbt: > Wouldn't it be a good idea to keep the spare tubes (I precoat mine in > baby powder so they spread out evenly upon re-inflation) with the tire > irons, patch kit, wrenches to remove either axle nut, and the small > stripped down DC electric air pump? > > Seems like only carrying spare tubes doesn't solve the problem unless > you're riding with someone else that has this other gear. > > I also doubt that you'd be able to apply 70+ ft-lbs of torque on the > rear wheel nut while using the OEM tool kit wrenches. That's why I > carry some heavier tools. > > This requires an investment in more extensive luggage system. All of > my tire tools and chain lube, etc are in tank panniers. No matter how > much stuff you have packed on the bike for a trip, the panniers / > tools / lube are accessible. Plus it distributes some of that weight > forward rather than having everything on the back wheel including > yourself. > > I adopted this weight distribution idea after returning from a 2,500 > mile trip where I started out with brand new tires. Since all of the > weight was on the rear of the bike, the flimsy flap of rubber down the > center of the new front tire was still intact upon my return. > > With the weight distribution scheme, the bike tracks better on the > highway and is less susceptible wobble at speed or from passing > tractor trailers. > > The Wolfman tank paniers are not free of problems though. I'm 6'3" and > I need them as far forward as I can get them so I can pull my knees in > against the tank. The straps that pull them forward cross over the > tank shrouds (cover radiator and overflow tank). The decals get chewed > up over time. > > Don R100, A6F > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > , RobertWichert wrote: > > > > Does anybody have a favorite way to carry spare tubes? I keep them > > lashed to the outside of my tailbag, but they get old and crack and > they > > take up space in the tailbag by pushing the sides in. Any ideas out > there? > > > > > > > > > > Robert P. Wichert P.Eng > > +1 916 966 9060 > > FAX +1 916 966 9068 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ======================================================== > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[mark ward]

I don't keep the tube with the tools, Why? VIBRATION, things rub against the tube and wear a weak spot into it, So I keep it seperate. While I do carry extra tools He is RIGHT, YES tools are easyer to come by the tubes (Parts), Last spring My clutch cable broke, we had tools to change it, but not enought to fix it untill I could get a new one. there were 16 of us on a trip. LUCKY there was a fire station near by and they offord to let me use there vise and they had some small nuts, and a grinder. EASY FIX, BUT I can tell you now I'm not going to carry a grinder on the bike, theres too many farmers ect. that have them for use if POLITE! Travel Safe! Travel Well!

--- On Mon, 1/24/11, RobertWichert wrote: From: RobertWichert Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Spare Tubes To: "spike55_bmw" Cc: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, January 24, 2011, 3:17 PM You're right, Don, and I do carry tools, but actually tools are easier to come by than tubes! Robert P. Wichert P.Eng +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ======================================================== On 1/24/2011 4:26 AM, spike55_bmw wrote: > > Rbt: > Wouldn't it be a good idea to keep the spare tubes (I precoat mine in > baby powder so they spread out evenly upon re-inflation) with the tire > irons, patch kit, wrenches to remove either axle nut, and the small > stripped down DC electric air pump? > > Seems like only carrying spare tubes doesn't solve the problem unless > you're riding with someone else that has this other gear. > > I also doubt that you'd be able to apply 70+ ft-lbs of torque on the > rear wheel nut while using the OEM tool kit wrenches. That's why I > carry some heavier tools. > > This requires an investment in more extensive luggage system. All of > my tire tools and chain lube, etc are in tank panniers. No matter how > much stuff you have packed on the bike for a trip, the panniers / > tools / lube are accessible. Plus it distributes some of that weight > forward rather than having everything on the back wheel including > yourself. > > I adopted this weight distribution idea after returning from a 2,500 > mile trip where I started out with brand new tires. Since all of the > weight was on the rear of the bike, the flimsy flap of rubber down the > center of the new front tire was still intact upon my return. > > With the weight distribution scheme, the bike tracks better on the > highway and is less susceptible wobble at speed or from passing > tractor trailers. > > The Wolfman tank paniers are not free of problems though. I'm 6'3" and > I need them as far forward as I can get them so I can pull my knees in > against the tank. The straps that pull them forward cross over the > tank shrouds (cover radiator and overflow tank). The decals get chewed > up over time. > > Don R100, A6F > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > , RobertWichert wrote: > > > > Does anybody have a favorite way to carry spare tubes? I keep them > > lashed to the outside of my tailbag, but they get old and crack and > they > > take up space in the tailbag by pushing the sides in. Any ideas out > there? > > > > > > > > > > Robert P. Wichert P.Eng > > +1 916 966 9060 > > FAX +1 916 966 9068 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ======================================================== > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]