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(Msg. 31) Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 7:58 am
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The Older Gentleman wrote:
> John Heath <john@#getrid#jfheath.co.uk> wrote:
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>> If you ever use the compressed air cartridges, wear gloves. They go VERY
>> cold apparently.
>
> They go cold, certainly, but not dangerously so. My kit has a little
> perforated plastic sleeve to slop over them, as insulation.
I've used three[1] now (I think) and TOG is correct - they go cold but
you won't need A&E.
[1] Not on my bikes - I've carried them since I got a free one with my
first BM, and used them when I've stopped to help a couple of people
them followed them home[2]. When they offered to pay I just asked them
to get a set and carry them in case they can help somebody else.
[2] OK, so one didn't actually want to be followed but she did look
*lovely* on that seat.
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(Msg. 32) Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 11:13 am
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Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, darsy
<darsyx.RemoveThis@gmail.com> typed
>On Feb 5, 9:30 am, "Dickie Bird" <Dickie Bird@Dickie Bird.popex.net>
>wrote:
>[snip]
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>funnily enough, I was asking myself exactly this question in relation
>to my /car/, which doesn't have a spare wheel, not even a space-saver.
>
>Then I read the manual and find the tool kit contains a can of gunk
>and a 12v compressor...
My Rav-4's like that. Apparently if they fit the spare wheel to the rear
door (which opens sideways), then the door can't fully open because the
wheel would cover the rear light and prevent people thinking of the
children, or something.
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(Msg. 33) Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 11:14 am
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darsy wrote:
> On Feb 5, 9:30 am, "Dickie Bird" <Dickie Bird@Dickie Bird.popex.net>
> wrote:
> [snip]
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> funnily enough, I was asking myself exactly this question in relation
> to my car, which doesn't have a spare wheel, not even a space-saver.
>
> Then I read the manual and find the tool kit contains a can of gunk
> and a 12v compressor...
I'm surprised that's not illegal. I mean, I don't agree it *ought* to
be illegal, just that it isn't, IYSWIM.
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(Msg. 34) Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 11:26 am
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On Wed, 6 Feb 2008 03:13:41 -0800 (PST), antonye <antonye.DeleteThis@ukrm.net>
wrote:
>darsy wrote:
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>> funnily enough, I was asking myself exactly this question in relation
>> to my /car/, which doesn't have a spare wheel, not even a space-saver.
>>
>> Then I read the manual and find the tool kit contains a can of gunk
>> and a 12v compressor...
>
>Ha, you want a nice set of runflats.
But run-flats are noticeably more expensive, and I've been led to
believe give a much harsher ride. Certainly the beemer boys at work
(of whom I'm now a member, of course) all say you should swap
run-flats for regular tyres when you can.
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(Msg. 35) Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 12:20 pm
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On 6 Feb 2008 11:14:00 GMT, in
<xn0fm42ww5xb8a000.TakeThisOut@news.individual.net>, "CT" <me.TakeThisOut@christrollen.co.uk>
wrote:
>darsy wrote:
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>> On Feb 5, 9:30 am, "Dickie Bird" <Dickie Bird@Dickie Bird.popex.net>
>> wrote:
>> [snip]
>>
>> funnily enough, I was asking myself exactly this question in relation
>> to my car, which doesn't have a spare wheel, not even a space-saver.
>>
>> Then I read the manual and find the tool kit contains a can of gunk
>> and a 12v compressor...
>
>I'm surprised that's not illegal. I mean, I don't agree it *ought* to
>be illegal, just that it isn't, IYSWIM.
With run-flat tyres it's not really a problem. Jude's pug had a
puncture once - a sidewall rip that wouldn't have been fixable with
the supplied cans of gunk - and I quite happily drove it home and then
to the tyre centre the next day, about 20 miles in total. It was
actually not at all obvious at lowish-normal speeds that there was a
puncture at all; only if you booted it did it start to get a bit
floppy.
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(Msg. 36) Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 12:20 pm
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Ace wrote:
> With run-flat tyres it's not really a problem. Jude's pug had a
> puncture once - a sidewall rip that wouldn't have been fixable with
> the supplied cans of gunk - and I quite happily drove it home and then
> to the tyre centre the next day, about 20 miles in total. It was
> actually not at all obvious at lowish-normal speeds that there was a
> puncture at all; only if you booted it did it start to get a bit
> floppy.
Oh, I know.
It was more the thought that there'd be a law, probably from about
1930-odd and now totally out of date, that requires all cars to carry
spare wheels.
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(Msg. 37) Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 12:20 pm
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"CT" <me RemoveThis @christrollen.co.uk> wrote in message
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> Ace wrote:
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>> With run-flat tyres it's not really a problem. Jude's pug had a
>> puncture once - a sidewall rip that wouldn't have been fixable with
>> the supplied cans of gunk - and I quite happily drove it home and then
>> to the tyre centre the next day, about 20 miles in total. It was
>> actually not at all obvious at lowish-normal speeds that there was a
>> puncture at all; only if you booted it did it start to get a bit
>> floppy.
>
> Oh, I know.
>
> It was more the thought that there'd be a law, probably from about
> 1930-odd and now totally out of date, that requires all cars to carry
> spare wheels ...
.... together with a pipe-smoking carpenter on the back-seat, to replace the
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(Msg. 38) Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 2:31 pm
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Catman wrote:
> Slower Than You wrote:
> > Catman wrote:
> >
> > > My last one (a couple of weeks back) was very noticeable.
> >
> > What happened?
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> Changing lanes (3 to 2) M25 twixt J19 and 20. 85ish MPH.
>
> Big gutter twixt lanes, hit that. Back end went sideways what felt
> like about a foot (probably wasn't) and would not get back into any
> kind of comfortable shape. Felt like the back wheel was no longer
> really connected to the front of the bike.
>
> I was pretty sure I knew what was happening as I had ridden on a flat
> before. Came off at J20, up the A41 toward Hemel. Pulled into the
> first laybye. Dismounted and checked. Lo and behold. Not enough air
> in the back at all 
Cheers. It's always good to try and learn from other people's
experiences I think. The outside lane of the M25 is not the ideal place
for that sort of thing to happen!
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(Msg. 39) Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 2:46 pm
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Slower Than You wrote:
> Catman wrote:
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>> Slower Than You wrote:
>>> Catman wrote:
>>>
>>>> My last one (a couple of weeks back) was very noticeable.
>>> What happened?
>> Changing lanes (3 to 2) M25 twixt J19 and 20. 85ish MPH.
>>
>> Big gutter twixt lanes, hit that. Back end went sideways what felt
>> like about a foot (probably wasn't) and would not get back into any
>> kind of comfortable shape. Felt like the back wheel was no longer
>> really connected to the front of the bike.
>>
>> I was pretty sure I knew what was happening as I had ridden on a flat
>> before. Came off at J20, up the A41 toward Hemel. Pulled into the
>> first laybye. Dismounted and checked. Lo and behold. Not enough air
>> in the back at all
>
> Cheers. It's always good to try and learn from other people's
> experiences I think. The outside lane of the M25 is not the ideal place
> for that sort of thing to happen!
It's less than ideal, but not as bad as I was expecting. Wasn't a
complete blow out.
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(Msg. 40) Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 11:51 pm
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"Dickie Bird" <Dickie Bird@Dickie Bird.popex.net> wrote in message
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> Sorry if this sounds an obvious question but I am new on the motorcycle
> scene.
> I have just passed the CBT and bought a Honda Varadero 125cc.
> I love riding the bike and have notched up many miles already.
>
> The only thing that concerns me is what do I do if I get a puncture.
> Is there some product that you clever people use?
> What do you use or am I just in the hands of a relay service?
>
> Am help or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Someone asked me what I would do if I dropped my Pan. I said I'll call a
taxi.
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