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just got a puncture!- quick question- if the innertube is ok, except the nail hole, can you patch it like you might a bicycle tyre/tire or is it bad practice? 
"Id rather have a bottle infront of me than a frontal labotomy"
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Worn Saddle
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No problem. I would recommend a new tube though, but you could patch it. For the few pesos, a new tube is far safer than a patched toob.
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Pat
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Re: puncture repair
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trying to find a new inner is proving difficult!- the triumph shop does not have one- im phoning around tomorrow though in the hope. can I confirm its a 170/80/b15 15" diameter
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Learned Hand
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The fastest I found one was at the local Yamaha shop. Any Jap shop should have one (they all have cruisers). One with the angled valve stem might make servicing a bit easier, but probably isn't necessary.
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I have a straight valve on my latest tube. Trust me, get the angled one.
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I also have the straight valve. I had to buy a new pressure gauge to get at it! Definitely get the angled valve, and make sure it points in the right direction. 
Kathy
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Just a question,
Are these tubes really odd ball, Would they be fairly easy for a repair shop to find (if sitting on the side of the road)?
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from my experience- they are like rocking horse poo. getting a spare one
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