Showing posts with label motorcycle supplies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label motorcycle supplies. Show all posts

12/09/2010

Slime 10010 Tubeless Motorcycle Tire Sealant - 8 oz. Review

Slime 10010 Tubeless Motorcycle Tire Sealant - 8 oz.Got a screw in my rear tire the other day, which I had just replaced cause my last one got a huge nail in it when the tire still had at least 6 months of riding left on it. This tire is less than a month old, so I wasn't about to just drop another $230 to replace it again. But it was a challenge to find any decent reviews on options I could use to patch it up by other motorcyclists. Most, with no first-hand experience just said "Don't do it!!" So I suppose I've put my life at risk, for you, to truly put this product to the test under real motorcycle riding conditions. (Don't try this at home, I was VERY careful about monitoring the condition of the tire at all times during my testing)

I ride a 2003 Honda CBR 600 F4i, this bike is my daily driver. I ride it at least 30 miles round-trip to and from work every weekday. The screw was about an inch long, not very big, maybe a drywall screw. It was right in the groove of the tread so it had even less area for the Slime to work its magic in(I assume it would work better if it had the entire depth of the carcass to work into). When I twisted it out I heard a slow leak, put about 1/3 the bottle of Slime into the tire and rolled it around for a bit; leak seemed to stop. Next morning the tire is still inflated, no audible leaking, so I rode to work at a moderate pace, mindful of the feel of the rear tire. By the end of the work day the tire had flattened. The puncture is a couple inches to the right of the center of the tire, so I figured the Slime may have settled away from it and now air was escaping. So I put the remaining 2/3 of the Slime in, pumped it up and rode very slowly leaning the bike as far as I could over to the right to spread the Slime out on that side. The tire was at about 25 psi(41 is recommended under normal conditions for this tire) and it stayed that way for the next couple days. Now keep in mind this is a very small puncture, even with no Slime it didn't leak out incredibly fast. I had used Slime once before when an older 750 I had got a cut in the rear tire and the Slime just sprayed right out of the tire as I rode it. Okay, back to the story: So it's been a couple days, no loss in pressure, so last night I decide it's time to see if it can hold the full 41 psi and some real centrifugal force from riding at highway speeds. So I filled up the tires at the gas station near work, cleaned off a spot under the seat so I'd see if any slime sprayed out of the tire, and headed to school about a 20 minute ride away. Most of it was on the highway, I did some hard accelerating, got up just over 90mph, and a couple times got some decent lean angles. When I got to school and parked it, the bead of Slime was no longer showing coming out of the puncture and I could hear a slow leak, but it didn't look like Slime sprayed all over the undertail of my bike. By the time I got out of class the pressure had dropped back down to 25psi or so and stayed that way overnight and got me to work again this morning.

So my conclusion, under these circumstances, is that this product works amazing. It's not a permanent solution for a street bike, even with a puncture so mild as mine, but it's possible to get you by for at least a few days until you can figure something else out. Which is exactly what I plan to do, cause I still don't want to buy a brand new $230 tire. So my next review will be the Slime Tire Plugger kit, which I already received. I'll probably put one of those in within the next few days.

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Product Description:
Slime Tubeless Tire Sealant prevents and repairs flats in tubeless tires caused by punctures up to a quarter-inch. Non-flammable, non-toxic and non-aerosol, this sealant installs easily through the valve, and for bikes, between the rim and the tire bead. Slime works repeatedly -- when a puncture occurs, the escaping air forces Slime with FibroSeal technology in the puncture wound to seal the puncture. This product is virtually mess-free, cleans up with water, and lasts for up to two years.

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11/22/2010

Slime COMP04 Portable 12-Volt Air Compressor Review

Slime COMP04 Portable 12-Volt Air CompressorThis product is very good. works like a champ, and it doesn't get hot like the motor is gonna run out. Reliable product. i have used it several times and it works just fine. my tire was completey flat and it filled it up with no problem.

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Product Description:
300 PSI 12v portable compressor with nozzle adapters and on and off switch.

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8/29/2010

Slime 40003 Smart Spair Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit Review

Slime 40003 Smart Spair Tire Sealant and Inflator KitI bought this kit as a "spare spare" for my SUV.You never know when one spare is enough and getting out of the back country is important.

It has everythong I need, but the inflator (air pump) is too wimpy.The warnings instruct:

1. Do not operate for more than 8 minutes continuously.
2. Allow compressor to cool 25 minutes between uses.

It's probably good enough for a car, but I'm getting a more capable compressor for the SUV.I don't care if it pumps slow, as long as it won't break if I forget to set a timer.

The other troubling thing is the warning to run the compressor only with the engine turned off.Over voltage protection isn't that expensive and I don't want to risk discharging my battery.When far from civilization, a dead battery is worse than a flat tire.

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Product Description:
The Slime Smart Spair Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit is a fast and economical way to make an emergency tire repair. It is easy to use, there is no need to jack up the car or remove the wheel. To repair the flat, simply install the Slime tire sealant, plug in the air compressor, turn it on, and inflate the tire. The Slime Tire Sealant is an advanced sealant utilizing a unique blend of fibers and clotting agents that prevent and repair most puncture-related flats (up to an eight of an inch deep). Slime Tire Sealant works continuously, is non-flammable, non-toxic, and cleans easily with water. In addition to Slime sealant, this kit contains other items helpful for a roadside repair, such as a high-power, 12-volt, 300 PSI air compressor, tire gauge, a 2-inch air hose with quick-clip, a 10-foot long power cord with a/c adapter, and a valve core removal tool and filler tube.

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7/22/2010

Slime 40001 Power Sport Tire Inflator Review

Slime 40001 Power Sport Tire InflatorI have been looking for a portable tire inflator I can use for my motorcycle and with the lack of choices, I deicded to give the Slime Tire Inflator a try.The inflator is really small (a little larger than the palm as the picture indicates) and comes with a case that fit all the wires and the unit itself.The unit draws power only from the battery so you can't plug it into a power outlet from your house.You can either draw power with the alligator clip, a pre wired power source (just like the ones from battery tender), or from a cigarette lighter source.Operation is pretty simple too.You just connect the hose to the unit, connect the power cable and draw power from the battery from whatever one of the three above methods and flip the power switch on the unit.

Now the bad... since it's being labeled as a portable inflator, the casing of the unit look very cheap and filmsy.Just like the previous reviewer mentioned, the unit is obnoxiously loud and vibrates like crazy.Finally, it did take almost 5 minutes to inflate my motorcycle tire from 20 to 30psi so I definitely wouldn't recommend anyone trying it on much larger car tires.The owners manual did say that users should not use the unit for more than 8 minutes at a time which I assume wouldn't even be sufficient to add 5 psi of air into a car tire.

Overall, I think the product does a good job of inflating small tires on the go but I am very concerned about its useable life.With the way the unit vibrates while inflating tires and the filmsy looking case, I would not place much confidence on it to last forever.However, if you own a motorycle/ATV and need an inflator on the go, I would suggest this productsince a few tube of air catridges cost just as much as this.

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Product Description:
Slime's Power Sport Tire Inflator is a versatile, compact air compressor with a capability of up to 300 PSI. It adapts to any 12 volt power source, and includes a main harness wire with fuse, an alligator clip cord for any battery, a power cord with A/C adapter and a pre-wire cord to attach directly to the battery. Also included with the inflator are an air hose with quick-clip, a valve core removal tool and filler tube, a tire pressure pencil gauge, and tools and adapters for tires, balls, beach toys and other inflatables. This unit and its accessories are protected by a rugged carrying case.

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7/05/2010

Slime 2040-A Tire Plug Kit Review

Slime 2040-A Tire Plug KitI bought this thing because my old one has screw driver like handles on it and it kills your hands. The firsd time I used it the handle came off when I tried to pull it out of the tire. I guess you get what you pay for.

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Product Description:
The Slime Tire Plug Kit comes equipped with eleven pieces, including pistol-style comfort grippers, rubber cement and extra-strong tire repair strings. Designed for all radial and steel-belted tires, this emergency repair kit enables you to get to a service center safely.

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7/04/2010

Slime 22038 Compact Tire Plug Kit with Storage Handle Review

Slime 22038 Compact Tire Plug Kit with Storage HandleThis is a nice compact kit that I hope I never need... but as the Boy Scouts say .... "Be Prepared"!

Like others here I was confused by the two apparently "extra" tools; I had expected only a cleaner & a plug inserter. I shot the company an e-mail and got this prompt reply:

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1. The Needle that is open at the very top of the eye - to be used per the directions on auto tires.

2. The Needle that is open along the side of the eye - to be used with ATV tires as per the directions (this type of needle would get caught on the steel belts of an automotive tire, and works much better with an ATV type tire.)

3. The Needle that is completely closed is to be used like the #1 needle able, BUT once the needle is strung, it would be inserted ALL the way into the tire and pulled out half way; then cut off. (Same basic function, just really a matter of preference)

We included all three of these so that the option that you are familiar with and/or most comfortable with are available.

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So I am only going to keep the regular inserter and the rasp with the kit which I think will leave room in the handle for all the gear with no left-overs (I'm traveling right now so am not 100% sure on that but think it should work).

Jim

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Product Description:
The Slime Compact Tire Plug Kit has a comfort T-handle to store all the included tools. This kit includes plug tools, rubber cement and extra-strong tire repair strings designed to get you off the road safely.

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6/28/2010

Slime 1031-A Tire Repair Plugs - Pack of 30 Review

Slime 1031-A Tire Repair Plugs - Pack of 30been using these for many years. Well these and other brands of same type . Just shove it in the hole with the proper tool and the leak is fixed.
for easier fixing put some rubber cement on the strip before shoving it in. It makes it glide in easier and seals better. long lasting repair.

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Product Description:
Slime Tire Repair Plugs come in a bulk pack of thirty strings. These repair strings are extra-strong and easy to use. Simply insert the plug centered in the eye of a needle into the punctured tire, pull the needle straight out with a rapid motion and check for air leakage. This Slime plug kit, designed for emergency tire repairs, will get you safely to a service center.

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6/27/2010

Slime 70005 Safety Spair Flat Tire Repair System Review

Slime 70005 Safety Spair Flat Tire Repair SystemThe Safety Spair is a great replacement for the factory kit. It comes in a nice & sleak bag too.

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Product Description:
Slime Safety Spair Flat Tire Repair System is designed to instantly seal the puncture and quickly re-inflates the tire. It features a 12 V built in compressor which activates by the push of a button and forces air into the sealant cartridge sending sealant as well as air into the tire. This repair system is easy, fast and safe to use. It seals punctures up to quarter inch and the tire pressure is sensor friendly. This system has a safety light for night use.

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6/26/2010

Dynaplug 1007 Tubeless Tire Repair Kit Review

Dynaplug 1007 Tubeless Tire Repair KitI've used the Dynaplug for many years now, repairing at least a dozen flats and it has worked perfectly every time!I once removed an object that was about 3/16 of an inch in diameter and used five Dynaplugs to fill the hole.It was for a co-worker and I told him to have the tire replaced right away.Of course he ignored me and drove it for weeks before replacing it.The tire never lost air and got him back and forth to work every day until he woke up and replaced it.I have five vehicles and would not be without one.

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Product Description:
Dynaplug Tubeless Tire Repair is designed to repair a punctured tire in less than a minute without taking the tire off the wheel. This plug can permanently seal the puncture hole from the inside out without compromising the tire balance. It saves time and money by repairing a tire puncture in a simple way. This is certified by UTAC which is a European vehicle test laboratory. It has certified Dynaplug for permanent repairs in tread area for clean punctures upto a 16 penny nails at speeds of 90mph. The process is very simple, load the tool with a brass-tipped plug, insert tip into puncture hole and pull the handle out of the tire.

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6/25/2010

Dynaplug 1014 Tire Repair Refill Plug - Pack of 5 Review

Dynaplug 1014 Tire Repair Refill Plug - Pack of 5Used these on two cars both with run flat tires and they worked great.You simply remove the nail/screw, load the Dynaplug tool and insert it into the hole.It may take 2 or 3 plugs but they eventually stop the leak and you just trim off the excess tail and youre done.Compared to buying a new tire for $200 or $300 its a winner!

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Product Description:
Dynaplug Tire Repair Refill Plug is designed to bond like a patch and makes a permanent seal from the inside-out. It is made from a combination of two synthetic rubbers and easily rolls between fingers to ensure easy insertion. This refill plug contains rubber solids impregnated into a cotton cord meant to mold irregular punctures and is stored in the handle of the Dynaplug tool. It features a pointed brass tip for easy insertion and plugs the hole with no glue.

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