Flat Tyre - Any mobile replacement services

[livingthedream]

Hey Guys

 

Just come back from business trip and see my rear has a big screw in it and is flat as flat.

 

Any mobile repair services or even better full tyre replacement services on the island you can recommend?

 

Cheers.

[superspeed123]

Call your favourite bikeshop and ask for towing services to tow your bike there to replace the tyre or patch up the punture.

[kaiq]

I push to petrol station, pull out the nail, patch it there then pump air. Patching is easy, just a lot of sweat.

 

But since yours already flat, try patching first, rest, then push bike to petrol station. If not fully flat still can try riding slowly then patch it there.

 

Otherwise you can buy a portable air compressor and pump at home. Not sure how much but it's definitely a good investment. If you got a foot pump and mainstand you can try pump a little to get some air in first, then ride/push to petrol station. Foot pump usually for low psi only, so hopefully just enough to get the wheel turning.

 

Never eager to remove your nail unless you got a pump air equipment and patching kit nearby.

 

All these are assuming you are using tubeless tires. If using tube, change tire or call towing.

Edited September 26, 2014 by kaiq

[kaiq]

Btw, your bike is what bike?

[livingthedream]

Thanks guys, nearest pertrol station atleast 2km away and uphill

 

Looks like tow it is

 

Flat is on my ZX250R

[kaiq]

Towing ah? I would rather save the towing fee and buy an portable air compressor. But I'm a DIY guy, so that's up to you.

 

Mmm... 2k... I tried 800m before - will sweat but still can manage.

[livingthedream]

Towing ah? I would rather save the towing fee and buy an portable air compressor. But I'm a DIY guy, so that's up to you.

 

Mmm... 2k... I tried 800m before - will sweat but still can manage.

 

Good air compressor from where?

[kaiq]

Autobacs, home-fix, probably those diy shops got sell. Can't advise you much on these cos I never bought before.

 

I am more curious whether if it's possible to patch it first then use a bicycle foot pump to pump in some air first, then ride to petrol station.

 

Either way, if you want to save some money, patch it first. Some shop charges 10 bucks for the job.

[Silent Hunter]

I done before both for my car and bike.

 

Get those cheap tyre repair kits from JB or Mustafa. I got a back up one from my nearby hardware shop. It's the same item, just a bit more expensive, but still worth it. (less then $10)

 

Since the tyre is flat, do not push or ride anymore, because doing so when cornering might cause the tyre to come out of the rim. Happened to me once.

 

Then you will need 2 tyre irons to force it back in.

 

Get a bicycle pump, a pair of pilers and a jack. Jack up the bike so that the weight is off the wheel. Then pull out the nail or screw. insert the filing tool and rough up the edges for the rubber cement to take hold later.

 

Then thread the "Worm" into the threading tool, coat the "worm" with rubber cement and shove it into the hole.

Push in until almost the whole "worm" is in, then twist the tool several times before pulling the tool out.

 

If done correctly the tool will come out, with the worm securely stuck in the hole sealing the puncture, leaving just 1 cm of extra length outside the tyre, which I shove into the tyre threads.

 

Pump up the tyre with the bicycle pump and wait for the rubber cement to dry. While waiting keep the pump, pilers and jack. Then ride to the nearest petrol pump and inflate the tyre to the proper pressure and you are good to go.

[superspeed123]

Autobacs, home-fix, probably those diy shops got sell. Can't advise you much on these cos I never bought before.

 

I am more curious whether if it's possible to patch it first then use a bicycle foot pump to pump in some air first, then ride to petrol station.

 

Either way, if you want to save some money, patch it first. Some shop charges 10 bucks for the job.

 

I bought a cheap air compressor from Autobacs for less thsn $20 a few year ago. Recently , bought a slim air compressor from Motoworld Lavender for about $60. Getting a tire repair kit and air compressor and it will save you a lot of headache as you can repair a flat tire on you own.

[T.D.C]

I find using an outer tire patch (aka worm) is only a temporal measure. High chance of leakage, though small.

 

You might wanna try getting an auto air compressor, pump it up yourself, monitor rate of leakage with water (some suggest soap water but erm...slippery)

Then judge if it can last till you hit a bike shop that does..

Internal patch (umbrella)

[srini2411]

The right thing to do is call the tow and take it to your bike shop and fix it. Just $30 and no hassle and this isn't something you do everyday to save money on this.

[livingthedream]

Thanks guys.

 

Just back from overseas again so now want to get tyre done this weekend.

 

What is a good tow company and also well priced?

 

USually a take my bike to kaki bukit for service but I live Ang Mo kio so that's a long way to replace flat tyre. Any close recommendations for a closer shop that preferably stocks Pirelli Rossi II in a 150/60 R17