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[RJ]

It's an interesting idea, but I believe it's doomed to failure. Most likely the tubes will rub against each other wearing a hole in both of them, so now you'ld have 2 tubes to fix. Great idea anyway though... Ross Lindberg Fertile, MN Currently in Minot hoping to finally go for a ride.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "skypilot110" wrote: > > Interesting idea but I would be more concerned about the extra unsprung weight. It may work out to not be an issue and the idea of being able to simply pump up the other tube and carry on with the rally has some real merrit. We spent a pretty good mount of time in the woods last year with a few peoples flat tires at the PB300. > > It sounds like the kind of thing someone is going to have to try for a while before we know if it will work out or not. > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "bufbooth" wrote: > > > > Hello, > > > > Has anyone experimented with installing two inner tubes in each tire > > as a way to avoid being stranded with a flat tire (or to avoid having > > to make a field repair)? I realize I would need an extra valve stem > > hole in the rim, and if one tube went flat I would be at half pressure, > > but I could either quickly inflat the working tube, or limp to a > > gas station for air. > > > > I ended up with a front flat tire yesterday on the way home from > > work and it was not a fun experience, while waiting for a ride I > > ended up getting caught in a rain storm. > > > > I usually ride alone on trips and it would be nice to have a fast > > and easy way to recover from a flat tire, plus the extra safty of > > not losing all tire air pressure while at highways speeds. > > > > Just a thought, thanks... > > > > Dennis... > > >

[Jeff Khoury]

I use slime to prevent catastrophic deflation. I've run over more than a couple of nails and never had a problem. That being said, I don't trust it as a permanent fix. At my earliest convenience I will patch the tube. The slime makes it easy to find the puncture.  I carry windex in a spray bottle for many purposes: cleaning mirrors and face shields, lubing tire beads, and it works well to clean up the excess slime. My patch kit contains wet sandpaper which combined with the windex really cleans up the area well and allows the patch to stick well.  The whole patch kit fits in a pill bottle.  -Jeff Khoury

On Jul 22, 2010, at 8:38 AM, Jeff Khoury wrote:

  If you're doing a rally that is mostly offroad you should probably use a mousse. I think Michelin makes them. They don't handle the heat of high speed driving well though.  Personally I preemptively slime my tubes and carry a patch kit, compressor and tire irons with me.  -Jeff Khoury On Jul 22, 2010, at 7:06 AM, "skypilot110" wrote:   Interesting idea but I would be more concerned about the extra unsprung weight. It may work out to not be an issue and the idea of being able to simply pump up the other tube and carry on with the rally has some real merrit. We spent a pretty good mount of time in the woods last year with a few peoples flat tires at the PB300. It sounds like the kind of thing someone is going to have to try for a while before we know if it will work out or not. --- In DSN_KLR650%40yahoogroups.comDSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "bufbooth" wrote: > > Hello, > > Has anyone experimented with installing two inner tubes in each tire > as a way to avoid being stranded with a flat tire (or to avoid having > to make a field repair)? I realize I would need an extra valve stem > hole in the rim, and if one tube went flat I would be at half pressure, > but I could either quickly inflat the working tube, or limp to a > gas station for air. > > I ended up with a front flat tire yesterday on the way home from > work and it was not a fun experience, while waiting for a ride I > ended up getting caught in a rain storm. > > I usually ride alone on trips and it would be nice to have a fast > and easy way to recover from a flat tire, plus the extra safty of > not losing all tire air pressure while at highways speeds. > > Just a thought, thanks... > > Dennis... >

[ron criswell]

Throw away the patches and get some really good pain pills for the pill bottle plus carry new tubes (kidding). A friend of mine who lives in the Big Bend area of TX (land of many thorns) has been running  the TUbliss system on his 650 Paris Dakar with success. I think I will try them on my next set of tires. Criswell Sent from my iPhone

On Jul 22, 2010, at 12:49 PM, Jeff Khoury wrote:

  I use slime to prevent catastrophic deflation. I've run over more than a couple of nails and never had a problem. That being said, I don't trust it as a permanent fix. At my earliest convenience I will patch the tube. The slime makes it easy to find the puncture.  I carry windex in a spray bottle for many purposes: cleaning mirrors and face shields, lubing tire beads, and it works well to clean up the excess slime. My patch kit contains wet sandpaper which combined with the windex really cleans up the area well and allows the patch to stick well.  The whole patch kit fits in a pill bottle.  -Jeff Khoury On Jul 22, 2010, at 8:38 AM, Jeff Khoury wrote:   If you're doing a rally that is mostly offroad you should probably use a mousse. I think Michelin makes them. They don't handle the heat of high speed driving well though.  Personally I preemptively slime my tubes and carry a patch kit, compressor and tire irons with me.  -Jeff Khoury On Jul 22, 2010, at 7:06 AM, "skypilot110" wrote:   Interesting idea but I would be more concerned about the extra unsprung weight. It may work out to not be an issue and the idea of being able to simply pump up the other tube and carry on with the rally has some real merrit. We spent a pretty good mount of time in the woods last year with a few peoples flat tires at the PB300. It sounds like the kind of thing someone is going to have to try for a while before we know if it will work out or not. --- In DSN_KLR650%40yahoogroups.comDSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com[url=http://ups.com]ups.com[/url], "bufbooth" wrote: > > Hello, > > Has anyone experimented with installing two inner tubes in each tire > as a way to avoid being stranded with a flat tire (or to avoid having > to make a field repair)? I realize I would need an extra valve stem > hole in the rim, and if one tube went flat I would be at half pressure, > but I could either quickly inflat the working tube, or limp to a > gas station for air. > > I ended up with a front flat tire yesterday on the way home from > work and it was not a fun experience, while waiting for a ride I > ended up getting caught in a rain storm. > > I usually ride alone on trips and it would be nice to have a fast > and easy way to recover from a flat tire, plus the extra safty of > not losing all tire air pressure while at highways speeds. > > Just a thought, thanks... > > Dennis... >