NYJoe
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What do you guys carry in the field in case of a flat tire?
I recently came down with two flats(slow leaks) while in the field. It is a new machine so I thought it might be rim leaks so I took it to a dealer. He said they found several small pin holes which may have come from brush or thorns. He filled both tires with some leak larva which sealed the holes from the inside.
Is this type of repair permanent?
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GreyGrizz
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NYJoe wrote:What do you guys carry in the field in case of a flat tire?
I recently came down with two flats(slow leaks) while in the field. It is a new machine so I thought it might be rim leaks so I took it to a dealer. He said they found several small pin holes which may have come from brush or thorns. He filled both tires with some leak larva which sealed the holes from the inside.
Is this type of repair permanent? My tires always seem to be magnets, for debris, on the trails. I always carry a plug kit, and a small 12 volt air compressor. Thank goodness I did, my stock tires had multiple plugs all around. I switched to Holeshot ATR tires, some time ago, and have had no puncture problems. I did have trouble getting the beads to seat. I added slime to all four tires, and have had no further problems. To be prepared carry a plug kit, small compressor, or a CO2 supply. I recommend the slime, others don't like. I feel the benefits, outweigh the drawbacks. I also now carry a rachet strap, to help get a tire seated back on the bead. I had one come off the bead a few years back, and they are not fun to fix, in the middle of nowhere. Luckily NH Kingquad was there to help me out(thanks Dave).
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HotrodRaptor700
Finlayson, MN
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I carry a plug kit and can of fix a flat in my backpack. Which doesn't help when you put a 4 inch slice in a newly purchased ITP GNCC HOLESHOT TIRE!
2006 Raptor 700 Lots of extra's and not done yet!
"Been There, Broke That" ATV RIDERS
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Lady Hollywood
Pine Island
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HotrodRaptor700 wrote:I carry a plug kit and can of fix a flat in my backpack. Which doesn't help when you put a 4 inch slice in a newly purchased ITP GNCC HOLESHOT TIRE!
There is nearly nothing as frustrating as destroying a BRAND NEW TIRE........ Been there, done that, got peeved, then bought ANOTHER set.. Grrr
2008 - PAMX Series, tied for 1st so far... October 12th finishes it off!
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