I've used stop n go many times on the bike. The only issue I had was that I needed more of the little gas canisters than supplied to get a decent amount of air in the tyre. It did, however, save me on a number of occasions as I had no mobile signal to call anyone.

I purchased a load of replacement canisters and carry about 5 around in the kit just in case

Hmmm.

From the AA site it looks like they should only be considered a temporary or "get you home" fix:

 

http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/safety/tyre-repairs-and-sealants.html

 

British standard BS AU159 sets out the rules for repairs to car tyres. It defines the type of damage that can be repaired and the way that repairs should be carried out.

One of the most important requirements is that the car tyre has to be removed from the wheel to check for internal damage. If not spotted this could later result in sudden failure of the tyre. Because of this, externally applied plugs and liquid sealants injected through the tyre valve can not be thought of as permanent repairs.

Hmmm.

From the AA site it looks like they should only be considered a temporary or "get you home" fix:

 

http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/safety/tyre-repairs-and-sealants.html

 

British standard BS AU159 sets out the rules for repairs to car tyres. It defines the type of damage that can be repaired and the way that repairs should be carried out.

One of the most important requirements is that the car tyre has to be removed from the wheel to check for internal damage. If not spotted this could later result in sudden failure of the tyre. Because of this, externally applied plugs and liquid sealants injected through the tyre valve can not be thought of as permanent repairs.

Good point, thanks. Still would be worth having, though, I think. Not sure I'd trust myself, changing the whole wheel (which I'd also have regardless) is more idiotproof.

That's all any repairs still on the wheel are and even though many of us have recovery that's not a lot of good out in the sticks with no phone signal.
I do think I'd have more confidence in a lasting repair with the offending object removed and using a plug with vulcanising solution rather than a gunk pumped in and whatever has caused the damage left in place to cause further damage as in the official Skoda product.

No criticism, but....................

 

Is the "Stop & Go" kit legal in this country?

If you don't tell I won't.  

 

Fred

Out here they been around for decades but we're never intended as anything more than a method to get to a tyre replacement......certainly not motorway cruising.

Moisture attacks the metal reinforcement bands resulting in delamination.

Edited 17 January, 201511 yr by Ryeman

The stop and go looks a good option. I have tried ultraseal after pulling a screw on my bike tyre. It never worked. A month later another at £140 a go for a rear tyre.. Why do you get stop and go?

I once had a tyre go on an astra which split across the width of the tyre. Must have run over something. Gunk and pump wouldn't have worked. Couldn't get locking wheel nut off. Neither could the aa. Got relayd to quickly Who managed to remove locking wheel nuts. I told them to ditch locking nuts and put the standard wheel bolts back on.

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The BS standard (sorry British standard - ie approved) method of tyre repair uses a plug that has a large patch attached that must be inserted from inside the tyre so that the patch is glued on the inside as the tail on the plug is pulled through to the outside and cut off level with the tread. The plug cannot subsequently come out.

I wouldn't trust anything else personally, unless used only as a get you home repair.

Edited 18 January, 201511 yr by speedsport

I carry the Stop & Go on my bikes.

It has proved to be 100% reliable as I repaired my van rear tyre  2 years ago.

The repair is still good.

So good in fact I cant find where the repair plug is now.

 

As I had a free spare wheel kit with my new car I have taken out the "repair kit" Compressor and now carry this on my bike.

Highly recommend the Stop & Go kit.

CD

 

 

Re; "Locking wheel nuts"

Its worth removing the wheel bolts once a year. Refit & torque.

Do them one at a time, no need to remove wheel or jack up.

Edited 18 January, 201511 yr by Carlo diesel