I have compressor. I managed to stick a T-handle plug kit in the case it comes with. Doesn't take up too much room in the saddlebag. Haven't had to use it on the bike yet, but have had to use it on the cars a couple of times. It fills slow but works well.

 

ride on , plug kit and CO2 air source.

 

I use the same pump along with a Dynaplug Pro Aluminum Tire repair kit. I haven't had to use the Dynaplug kit yet, so I can't comment on it's actual performance, but the product looks to be well made and it's certainly small and packs easily. The best price I've seen on the Dynaplug kit is from a vendor (Motopumps) that posts of the ADV forum. You probably should verify if the prices are current. My Dynaplug Pro Aluminum was $47.99. Sure, it's a bit expensive, but just like in the backpacking world, you pay more for something that's light and packs smaller.


http://www.advrider.com/forums/showp...&postcount=469

 

If you carry the old style (string) plug kit, I'd suggest testing it out by drilling or punching a small hole in a tire, preferably on the rim and aired up then trying to put a plug in. It's NOT always easy on a bike tire. Wear a glove as well. The last time I plugged a tire, half of the T handle broke off gashing my hand.

 

For a heavy bike like an HD, don't settle for just any tire repair kit, because the stuff you buy at your local auto parts store really isn't up to the task, nor is a mushroom plug that is held in by nothing more than air pressure and friction.

You want a kit that will be easy to use and one that vulcanizes the repair strings to the tire carcass.

Personally, I use a tire repair kit made by BestRest. It uses the same strings and vulcanizing glue that is used to repair tires on semi-trucks. If it'll repair those tires, it'll work on a HD, or in my case a BMW K11LT.

http://www.bestrestproducts.com/p-23...epair-kit.aspx

 

Stop and Go here also, I carry a pump for the shocks that can be used for for the tires, but I have c02 cartridges also. I have used it about 3 times and saved me during 2 bike rally's and a club run.

 

Mine have tubes now so am a hog member so will cover my tow. When I had my sporty carried a plug kit and slime tire electric pump. Used it once on my bike and several times on others. My tire that I plugged was new and only had 500 miles on it. Rode it till it wore out and replaced it then.

 

I tried fixing a fairly large hole in a front tire with a "simple" plug kit. Wouldn't work for me even with two plugs in. After that, I bought Stop N Go. Haven't used them on my bike but when I was on a trip in Southern Utah I fixed a rear tire for a guy on a Honda that had picked up a nail. Worked like a charm.

Edit: I see someone beat me to it. The Dennis Kirk package is cheaper than buying them separate.

 

Best to go tube less and that's what I did with wife's 08 spoke wheeled UC once friend's wife had a flat with tube in middle of no where no cell and closest city was in different state and towing co. won't cross state due to toll line, long story short 8 hrs ride turned out be 17 hrs.Had compressor, plugs and whole shebang on my bike and it was use less on that bike.