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[JXV]

On a side note, did try and find out the how...but if you drain out sealant from the tire (for example if you want to put on another tire), what do you do with the old stan's ? Just mix it with lots of soap and down the drain, or some type of container and in the bin (neither sounds like something that I would want to do)

 

ideas?

Disposing of old latex sealant.....diluting with lots of water and flushing it will work but wasteful and irresponsible......rather pour into a disposable container and leave it for a day or so. The available latex will congeal. Flush any remaining liquid into the sewer (not stormwater drain and toss the container with congealed latex in the bin.

 

If you are in a commercial workshop environment like a LBS then municipal bylaws applicable to your effluent and solid waste are probably stricter than for domestic premises...so follow your procedures...

 

 

 

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[LeoKnight]

Disposing of old latex sealant.....diluting with lots of water and flushing it will work but wasteful and irresponsible......rather pour into a disposable container and leave it for a day or so. The available latex will congeal. Pour any remaining liquid into the sewer (not stormwater drain and toss the container with congealed latex in the bin.

 

If you are in a commercial workshop environment like a LBS then municipal bylaws applicable to your effluent and solid waste are probably stricter than for domestic premises...so follow your procedures...

 

 

 

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Thanks, will follow the guidelines, as you are right it does feel irresponsible to just wash it down the drain as if out of sight is out of mind.  If everyone does it we will have some serious issues later on

[Cois]

On a side note, did try and find out the how...but if you drain out sealant from the tire (for example if you want to put on another tire), what do you do with the old stan's ?  Just mix it with lots of soap and down the drain, or some type of container and in the bin (neither sounds like something that I would want to do)

 

ideas?

I spilt mine on the garage floor and had to get something from the LBS.  The garage floor is now covered in a latex layer.  I took a broom to it, and with a little work, you will be able to get the dried latex of the floor.  

 

I just leave it there as a reminder to fun times (nothing like a latex blowout to get the family smiling)

 

But I think leaving it out to dry is the best choice.  Note... Paving does not take well to latex and thus the owner of the said paving might be in a seriously bad mood.

[Cois]

One thing that I use every now and then

http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/cn-10-cable-cutter-adjustment

 

The one tool I wish I had that I need to get one ASAP...

http://www.parktool.com/product/sprocket-remover-chain-whip-sr-1

Or do a DIY job for this (YouTube)

 

If you swap gear sets now and then

http://www.parktool.com/product/cassette-lockring-tool-fr-5-2

http://www.parktool.com/product/cassette-lockring-tool-with-5mm-guide-pin-fr-5-2g

Also used for Center lock brakes

 

To remove those pesky BB

http://www.parktool.com/product/bottom-bracket-tool-bbt-9?category=Crank%20%26%20Bottom%20Bracket

[Mongoose!]

Interesting

 

Tankman...what did u use for tank (air chamber), how do u attach the air in / out fittings and regulate the air out?

 

I made this

Some will say it is dangerous

While using, just wear an old over hall and motorcycle helmet and you be fine.

Kids and dogs must be inside the house   

 

[Amberdrake]

At the cost of a fire extinguisher, I wouldnt bother with the plastic bottles.

Those bottles are scary! 

 

My favourite tool to date has been the:

http://pedros.com/products/tools/cassette-and-chain/vise-whip/

[porqui]

Flamesuit on

 

You can get a basic bicycle tool kit from Sportsmans warehouse or even Game which will have a lot of the generic bicycle specific tools(chain whip etc) at an affordable price.

 

or NOT

[droo]

or NOT

 

While I agree in principle, there are the odd few hidden gems at SW. 

 

I once found a Pedros bike wash kit at Game. So anything's possible.

[David Marshall]

 

My favourite tool to date has been the:

http://pedros.com/products/tools/cassette-and-chain/vise-whip/

 

That vice grip is magic.  Park Tool make a pliers version.  I made one from an old oil filter wrench and two pieces of chain.  Haven't used a whip in ages! 

[LeoKnight]

My home made "compressor"  used it on two of the tires, the rest I was able to just pump up directly with the floor pump (after I removed the inner valve)

 

 

[LeoKnight]

Nice !

 

Am considering paying the R110 at cwc to get the proper tube for the front part too.  But yes works well, can easily pump it up to 9 / 10 bar.  The only thing is the tube from the floor pump to the bottle does get quiet warm.  

 

Was very easy to make, probably can do it under 20 min, the longest part was driving to the show to get the bottle (Makro has a special on the 1kg ones) and cleaning it out.

 

But thanks for the advice not to use the pvc, It feels SOOO much safer and actually scared how bad it could have resulted if that thing went BOoom

[The Flying German]

I Just wanted to Suggest an Idea there are always tons of these 11.3 Kg Gas Bottles used for Hvac around what if you used these as the pressure chamber i know its a large vessel but it could be quite handy. You could take it along and seat or Pump up a good few tyres

[The Flying German]

Something like this i have about 20 of these bottles if anyone needs one and they have safety blow of valves built in to them. These cyclinders are designed to hold gas under pressure so might be worth the while

[Cois]

If you make a DIY chain whip, make sure you give it a proper handle...  Mine has a tendency to dig into the hands and it is quiet painful.

[The Flying German]

I will Make what i think is a good idea today and post some pictures only problem is that my oxygen acetylene kit is out of oxygen, another advantage is that the bottle has a vallve ontop so the bottle could be pressurized and the valve closed and this would make it nice and safe for any transportation or anything similar. P.S if anyone wants a cylinder give me a shout im in centurion

[Weimaraner1]

Hubbers are helpful people! You cannot deny that fact!

 

I have been doing my own bike work for years and between a couple of friends we have all we need. A lot has been said about tools below but for me the most useful thing is my Park Tool work stand. I have a foldable stand so I can take it along when I need to, invest in a good one and you have a partner for life. Just be careful with the clamp, do not over-tighten and see where you want to clamp. Sometimes better on the frame, sometimes on the seat post, just depends. Also have a tool tray on my stand and holder for cloths etc.

 

Torque wrench...Patch is right, get a good one. I prefer Norbar (a lot of the Gedore TR are also Norbar). They are in Jhb and will probably sell direct if you ask. A 0-10NM and 10 - 50NM (you need 40 NM on a cassette) will be perfect.

 

You Tube, manufacturers' sites, books etc are excellent references and remember force is most often not necessary....

 

Finally, have confidence, it is easy stuff once you have done it a couple of times, and yes, you will make mistakes.