Triumphrat

gareth47 · 03-21-2004

Hi all,

Just wondering about the puncture prevention stuff you can get now, not sure what its called but its a sort of green slime you inject through the valve which automatically seals any punctures in the tyre. I'd be interested to here opinions of it?

Also, can anyone tell me the correct tyre pressures for a 2001 Legend on bridgestones - my manual only gives pressures for Tbird and Adventurer for some reason!

Many thanks,

Jodel · 03-21-2004

Gareth,

I think the stuff you're talking about is actually called 'Slime'. I have just bought some 'Ultraseal' (a rival product) for my T-Bird. I went for this as it is stocked at my local dealer and is supposed to be suitable for use in tubed type tyres.

I've never used this kind of stuff before, but I had a 6mm bolt go through the rear tyre of my Blackbird last year (in rural France on a Saturday afternoon). Amazingly, the tyre did not lose any pressure until I removed the bolt. Fortunately the tubeless puncture repair kit I carry did its stuff and I got to a Honda dealer for a new tyre just before they closed! (BTW - tyres in France are expensive)

With tubed tyres, I suspect a similar scenario would have resulted in a 'blowout' and probable loss of control of the bike - hence the reason for going for the Ultraseal 'goo'.

As far as I know, the Legend tyre pressures are the same as the T-Bird - but there are plenty Legend riders on here to keep you right.

Cheers,

MickMaguire · 03-21-2004

The best way to avoid punctures is always (as with a car) to ensure that you run at the correct tire pressures (i.e. not under inflated). I'm not sure about this slime stuff I had always read that such sealants were for tubeless tires only, but then I guess you have to go by what it says on the can.

I was put off these sealants by an article I read a fews years back that suggested most were unsafe (this was on car tires BTW), as they would affect the rubber and also had the potential to affect the balance of the tire.At that time tire manufacturers were refusing any sort of warranty calims on tires that had had sealants used in them.

jimballard · 03-21-2004

A can of sealant is something we should all be riding with, but only as a "get you home" type of insurance. A tubeless tire repair kit is a "must" as well. As far as tube- type tires, the best insurance against a blowout is to use the high end brand tubes. They should be made of real rubber and will resist shredding if punctured. The cheap ones aren't worth their lower price.

Stay Safe: Jim

ClassiclyMobile · 03-21-2004

Front 36psi, Rear 42psi

gareth47 · 03-22-2004

Many thanks for the info guys!

gareth47 · 03-23-2004

Utraseal certainly has some excellent testimonials - think I might give it a try!

Click here - Ultraseal website