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I have to admit this is one aspect of riding that intimidates me: Getting a flat out in the middle of no where while on the bike. I've never had it happen. Yet. What's worse, all I carry is the kit Ducati provided which has several CO2 cylinders to inflate with.
While back, read a comparo online of various kits and the one that used the mushroom style plugs was voted superior to something called sticky strings (?...) but the final analysis I think said having a few of each type on board was best. Even more important seems to be method of inflation. Some pumps are weak, some are strong.
Lastly, I think it would be ideal to be able to practice with a run out tire that's still mounted. puncture the thing and then take a shot at fixing it, in the controlled environment of your own garage or ideally at a instructional setting maybe some class put on by AMA or someone.
What sort of tire repair kit do you carry ?
While back, read a comparo online of various kits and the one that used the mushroom style plugs was voted superior to something called sticky strings (?...) but the final analysis I think said having a few of each type on board was best. Even more important seems to be method of inflation. Some pumps are weak, some are strong.
Lastly, I think it would be ideal to be able to practice with a run out tire that's still mounted. puncture the thing and then take a shot at fixing it, in the controlled environment of your own garage or ideally at a instructional setting maybe some class put on by AMA or someone.
What sort of tire repair kit do you carry ?