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skynyrd fan · 06-16-2005, 05:19 AM

Wondered if anyone has used the Slime tube sealant as a prevenitive measure or to seal a puncture in bike tube? And, what is your opinion of it? Thanks for any help. Doug. B.

JRW_Assassin · 06-16-2005, 06:38 AM

I have, but that was on a dirt bike... and with all the holes in that tube and possibly whatever it was that caused the puncture in the first place re-puncturing the tube, it didnt work. I have used it in my car before though, and it worked fine to get me 200km to the nearest mechanic - although at reduced speeds. He had a horrible time getting the now-dried gell out of the tyre to patch it though (and that was tubeless). I would guess that for a tube, it might get you to where u need to go, but it would definately be a throwaway item after that.

**Freakinout** · 06-16-2005, 09:21 AM

I use slime in my bike..... mountain bike that is. I wouldn't want the goop in any sort of tire that is going to go more than 25mph. I could see it making your wheels out of balance very quickly.

skynyrd fan · 06-16-2005, 05:36 PM

ok, thanks for the info, maybe Ill just stay away from it, for now. Someone said there is a product similar called,[ Ride On, ]maybe Ill reserch that. Later, guys

Superbird · 06-17-2005, 04:04 AM

Holy crap... you guys are nuts. Dont put that in a bike, dont even use them in cars. It thows the whole wheel off blance.

Dwayne Hicks · 07-03-2005, 01:36 PM

Used it in my rear tire once. Said on the label "Not good for use at speeds over 65 mph" which is fine with my bike. It worked for about 20 minutes, then the tire was flat as a pancake again.

tlwisner · 07-05-2005, 02:25 PM

Check out www.ride-on.com for an alternative to Slime that is not speed limited and does not scum up your wheel. I just put some in today and testing on the highway seems pretty smooth.

06-16-2005, 05:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
skynyrd fan Clunked into first gear Joined: May 2005 Bike: 2005 Suzuki Boulevard C50 Posts: 208	slime tube sealant Wondered if anyone has used the Slime tube sealant as a prevenitive measure or to seal a puncture in bike tube? And, what is your opinion of it? Thanks for any help. Doug. B.

06-16-2005, 09:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
Freakinout Tire Eating Moderator Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: 2001 Suzuki TL1000S Location: Texas Posts: 2,617	I use slime in my bike..... mountain bike that is. I wouldn't want the goop in any sort of tire that is going to go more than 25mph. I could see it making your wheels out of balance very quickly. __________________ Freakinout

07-03-2005, 01:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dwayne Hicks Sprocket Pilot Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: 2003 Honda CGL 125 Location: South Africa Posts: 857	Used it in my rear tire once. Said on the label "Not good for use at speeds over 65 mph" which is fine with my bike. It worked for about 20 minutes, then the tire was flat as a pancake again. __________________ I live in my own little world. But it's OK. They know me here. Its 106 miles to Chicago. We have a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, its dark and we're wearing sunglasses. Hey, psycho, we're not getting back together. Now get out of my Van Halen t-shirt before you jinx the band and they break up.

07-05-2005, 02:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
tlwisner Throttle Jockey Joined: Apr 2004 Bike: '05 Boulevard C50 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 3,208	Check out www.ride-on.com for an alternative to Slime that is not speed limited and does not scum up your wheel. I just put some in today and testing on the highway seems pretty smooth. __________________ Tim Wisner AMA, SCRC Happiness is something we create Last edited by tlwisner; 07-05-2005 at 09:25 PM.

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06-16-2005, 06:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
JRW_Assassin Seat Tester Joined: May 2005 Bike: Yamaha FZX250 Zeal Location: Townsville, QLD, Aus Posts: 57	I have, but that was on a dirt bike... and with all the holes in that tube and possibly whatever it was that caused the puncture in the first place re-puncturing the tube, it didnt work. I have used it in my car before though, and it worked fine to get me 200km to the nearest mechanic - although at reduced speeds. He had a horrible time getting the now-dried gell out of the tyre to patch it though (and that was tubeless). I would guess that for a tube, it might get you to where u need to go, but it would definately be a throwaway item after that.

06-16-2005, 05:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
skynyrd fan Clunked into first gear Joined: May 2005 Bike: 2005 Suzuki Boulevard C50 Posts: 208	ok, thanks for the info, maybe Ill just stay away from it, for now. Someone said there is a product similar called,[ Ride On, ]maybe Ill reserch that. Later, guys

06-17-2005, 04:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
Superbird Banned Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: 2003 blk/silv GSXR 600 Location: Barksdale Air Force Base Posts: 455	Holy crap... you guys are nuts. Dont put that in a bike, dont even use them in cars. It thows the whole wheel off blance.

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