Jeff2 Posted February 15, 2008 Posted February 15, 2008 I'm thinking about removing my spare wheel and converting the carrier so that it carries a waterproof case. Someone suggested using a puncture repair kit with gas or foam cylinder as used with bikes instead of a spare wheel. Has anyone had any experiance of these puncture repair kits and would they work on a westy? Jeff Quote
fatbaldbloke Posted February 15, 2008 Posted February 15, 2008 Hopefully it will be OK as it's what I have on my Westie. They're available for car tyres from Halfords. My VX220 turbo incidentally came with no spare and a foam aerosol as the factory standard from new. Quote
Asterix Posted February 16, 2008 Posted February 16, 2008 not needed to use it yet but "Crafty Plugger" Quote
jak Posted February 16, 2008 Posted February 16, 2008 not needed to use it yet but "Crafty Plugger" I've heard rumours about you being a crafty plugger!! Back on topic, I have a tin of puncture repair gunk from Halfords, and SWMBO Megane as no spare wheel, just a tin of repair stuff. Remember though that once you use this stuff the tyre is scrap. John Quote
JulianE Posted February 19, 2008 Posted February 19, 2008 Remember though that once you use this stuff the tyre is scrap If you read the instructions some temporary sealants are water based and this can be washed out once tyre removed from wheel,some however are not and as noted the tyre then is scrap. I personally would not plug a tyre using a temporary string repair ,these temporary plugs were designed for non roadgoing vehicles from lawnmowers to earthmovers,at my works we do not take the risk,it's all about personal choice I personally would not take the risk that the plug may come out(yes I have seen this happen)! Quote
Hammy Posted February 20, 2008 Posted February 20, 2008 I'm also considering some form of sealer/plug arrangment to replace my ( steel) spare wheel and jack. Thankfully punctures are very rare - I've had 3 in 30 years, on this basis I'd consider a temp solution is a satisfactory option. Very interesting point raised about the plugger (worth buying for the name) - the only ads I've seen for it are in USA - is it approved/available in the UK? (I don't have any experience of using plugs - despite what you might have thought ). - just re read the linked thread - if they are sold in motorbike shops ( a more critical application?) does this imply they are "accepted" ok and no insurance etc problems ? The tidy up of not having a spare wheel is probably worth 2-3 BHP of engine power too. Personally I would only every regard these fixes as a get you home at reduced speed type fix, and not use for extended periods. Quote
Blatman Posted February 20, 2008 Posted February 20, 2008 I've used the Crafty Plugger things a few times as a search will confirm As an emergency get you home repair, in my experience they would seem to do the job just fine, and they appear to me much better and easier to use than the "approved" puncture repair kit that comes supplied with BMW motorcycles. The Crafty Plugger repair on my bike lasted for several thousand miles, and whilst I would not reccommend using a temporary DIY repair plug for that long, the result of it falling out is the same as actually getting a puncture, IE, yer tyre deflates... except that you are aware that you already have a puncture so you're driving accordingly. I have no problems using them on the bike, and all my despatch riding friends swear by the Crafty Plugger and carry and use them as a matter of course. Quote
pete g Posted February 20, 2008 Posted February 20, 2008 used that type several times now and work a treat. even with a big hole from a nut and bolt. in fact have one in the rear tyre of family car now. if it fails its is only going to deflate the same as a punture. very easy to use and very quick. Quote
eustache Posted February 21, 2008 Posted February 21, 2008 The idea of removing spare wheel and converting the carrier so that it carries a waterproof case had also occurred to me. I would be interested to know what sort of conversion and bag did you have in mind? Quote
Matt Seabrook Posted February 21, 2008 Posted February 21, 2008 Please dont use them to drive around on for prolonged periods as you dont know what damage has been done on the inside of the tyre by the first puncture. If you have to use one and dont get me wrong I am not saying dont as I have them in my car, fit a repair unit and get your self to a tyre place slowly to get it repaired properly. You life your car and may be your insurance may depend on it. Lets face it if the tyre blows out at 50mph its not funny Quote
Paul S Posted February 21, 2008 Posted February 21, 2008 It depends what sort of puncture you want to try and fix....... Quote
cidersurfer Posted February 21, 2008 Posted February 21, 2008 I find FUBAR usually works with that type of puncture Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.