I had no idea it was considered bad form to use Fix A Flat on a tube type tire. I had a flat & had a can sitting there. I used it & it worked. Ran it like thaT for a couple thousand miles, until time to replace the tire. I wish I could find a small size can. I would haul one. I have heard that adding slime to a tire before it gets a hole is a good idea. I think I will do that.

the 17mm open end is actually usefull in draining the oil. it is short enough to remove the oil drain bolt without the wrench jamming against the floor.

justin_o_guy wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:01:


I just figured there'd be a bunch of that FAF in the tube and it would be messy.  I know that mechanics like to be warned if you have it in an auto tire.

Don't know where I got my rednekk toolbag.  Can't remember, but you couldn't get it there anyway  

But I think it only cost about $30, and I keep spare bulbs and all kinds of goodies in it.  Even a rag.

Savage_Greg wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:01:


Ditto what Justin said. I've used fix-a-flat in just about everything and had no problems. It sets up like rubber cement when it's dry. Tire shops want to know if you've used it because it will spray little flakes of that s### out when they break the tire off the bead and they don't want to get it in their eyes and mouths, since it is a carcinogen. Also, they'll charge you more to clean it off your rim before mounting your new tire. This is just for tubeless auto applications mind you.

The manufacturer of Fix-a-Flat doesn't recommend it's use in motorcycles because they don't want the liability of someone using it, having the FAF fail and the rider dying or getting injured and then they or the family suing them.

Slime I've also had good luck with, though I've only used it in my mountain bikes.

FWIW, I carry a can of Fix-a-Flat in my saddlebag, and I won't hesitate to use it should the occasion arise.

Ride it as soon as I put it in. I never had a problem with out O ballance. BUT, if I do have aproblem with ballance, I will grin as I wobble down the road. Fixing a flat on the side O the road on a bike with no centersatnd can't be any fun. Have to lay it over I guess. I'll take an out O ballance tire..

Fix a Flat sounds like a better idea than sitting on the side of the road guarding the bike like my ex used to make me do. Where was fix a flat when I needed it?
I may have to clean out my saddlebags so there's room for a can.

RadarORiley wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:01:


Well, remember this. FAF is for emergencies.  What initially got my attention was the idea that a tire could be ridden on for thousands of miles after using it.

Have you ever had a rolling flat on a motorcycle tire?  Pretty unnerving.