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seeyalater
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PostPosted: 18:18 - 13 Mar 2020    Post subject: Motorcyle recovery policy that inlcludes punctures. Reply with quote
as the title says.. Ive been on compare etc and most policies dont cover punctures or require you to carry a spare tyre or kit.

Does anyone here use a recovery company when doing long bike trips.?

nationwide cover, recovery home or onward and punctures (not needing to carry a kit)
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wr6133
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PostPosted: 18:25 - 13 Mar 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UNIVERSAL-MOTORCYCLE-BIKE-ATV-QUAD-CAR-BICYCLE-PUNCTURE-TYRE-REPAIR-KIT-TUBELESS/401893035263

Buy a few more CO2 bulbs to go with it, takes 10 minutes to use
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martin734
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PostPosted: 18:26 - 13 Mar 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
I have breakdown cover but I also carry a tin of tyreweld in my panniers. Unless it is something fairly terminal, I will always try and fix the bike at the roadside before calling for recovery. I still have the bikes original tool kit under the seat with a couple of extra bits like fuses, cable ties, jubilee clips and a couple of coils of wire.
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seeyalater
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PostPosted: 18:37 - 13 Mar 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
something to look at for a long trip.. cheers
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wr6133
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PostPosted: 19:08 - 13 Mar 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thing with tyre weld is you then need to take it easy and get it properly sorted. A repair and you can crack on as normal.
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martin734
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PostPosted: 19:09 - 13 Mar 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
I would only use the tyreweld to get me home or get me to somewhere I can get a new tyre.
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MCN
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PostPosted: 03:49 - 14 Mar 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
Puncturesafe.
Ultraseal.

Google them.

Use them.
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PostPosted: 07:28 - 14 Mar 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
The AA recovered me from the Scottish Borders 160 odd miles home with a puncture - they suggested they'd plug it but would only recommend that for up to 50 miles (I think). My destination was 140 miles one way and home 160, and it was a Sunday late afternoon.
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seeyalater
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PostPosted: 09:37 - 14 Mar 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
MCN wrote:
Puncturesafe.
Ultraseal.

Google them.

Use them.


il look them up too thanks
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seeyalater
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PostPosted: 09:51 - 14 Mar 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
so puncture safe doesnt throw off the wheel balance etc? doesnt affect handling at speed. not that im a speed demon but got to ask. looks a good product though. would save lots of hassle if it works well
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1198
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PostPosted: 10:31 - 14 Mar 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
I now get breakdown with my bank account. They’re Europewide too, any vehicle (within reason, presumably). I ASSUME they’d cover punctures, but I will now check...
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Polarbear
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PostPosted: 12:24 - 14 Mar 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
Leearchertog wrote:
so puncture safe doesnt throw off the wheel balance etc? doesnt affect handling at speed. not that im a speed demon but got to ask. looks a good product though. would save lots of hassle if it works well


It used to be very common to use those sealants in the Goldwing world because the 1500 was such an utter pig to remove the rear wheel from.

I had one make in my 1500 (can't remember which). No wheel balance problems and never got a puncture Thumbs Up

Those were the days before tyre repair kits were common.

As to your other question, I had the AA out to wifeys bike with a puncture and they repaired it for her. They also said go and get the tyre replaced but I suspect they were just arse covering.
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MCN
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PostPosted: 14:01 - 14 Mar 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
Leearchertog wrote:
so puncture safe doesnt throw off the wheel balance etc? doesnt affect handling at speed. not that im a speed demon but got to ask. looks a good product though. would save lots of hassle if it works well


I use it in my k1300 and that sees 128+MPH.
I think a guy I met in the pub was riding officer.

Just put exactly the recommended quantity in the tires and there will be no out of balance.

Some tyre place Snowflakes bleat about having to clean the tyre rim when they fit new tyres.
If they moan take the business elsewhere.

It's polite to let them know that sealant is in the tyre before the strip the.

One bottle is enough for a bike plus some left over for your wheel barra.

I think around £25.

There are people who will come to you home/work and do it for you. But not as cheap as DIYing it.
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seeyalater
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PostPosted: 15:52 - 14 Mar 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
Great info guys thanks
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F18
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PostPosted: 15:59 - 14 Mar 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
When I reviewed my setup (happens to be LV Personal) I asked and confirmed it included such. They'll recover the bike (like home) - few folk will mess about covering a puncture repair itself, my cover includes recovery.
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Fisty
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PostPosted: 20:25 - 14 Mar 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
AA roadside relay, you get a puncture they take you home.

Covers you in any vehicle you are in too.

£6 p/m
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