Mending+a+Puncture

=Learn How to Repair a Puncture with Toby and Ken...= Mechanics Group Source: http://www.theguardian.com
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They didn't need chalk to mark the puncture - it was a very large slit!
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Two levers a spoke or two apart make the first lift easier.
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At this point also check the tyre for glass, thorns or nails.
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3.Remove the inner tube, starting by pushing out the valve.
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stem screw threads.
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may prevent the valve working properly and may cause air to leak out of the tyre.
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6. Blow up the tube. Toby used an air compressor but a bike pump will do.
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indicate the hole.
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Our hole was a very large slit!
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than the patch you intend to apply.
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Wait until all the solvent has evaporated and becomes tacky.
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it’s the paper that is removed.
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works well. This action encourages the patch to bond to the inner tube.
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Be careful not to pinch the inner tube between the tyre and the wheel rim.
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14. Insert and tighten the valve core with the valve tool.
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15. Pump up the tyre until almost full.
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16. Squeeze the tyre to make it sit symmetrically around the wheel rim.
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17. Finish pumping up the tyre. Done!
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around the axle.
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The bearings re-seated, the axle in place and the nut assembly tightened.
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