To Slime or not to Slime?

jasmf24 · 04-08-2011, 11:02 AM

Hey guys,
I just bought 2 new rear ITP Holeshot HD's, What does everyone think about putting Slime in them for preventive reasons? If I ever get a small hole while on the trails, this could keep it from going flat. Eh?

woodsrider129 · 04-08-2011, 11:12 AM

A little preventive maintenance is always nice. I don't really see how it could hurt.

Two negatives though...

1. It won't help if you cut a sidewall.
2. Whoever does your next tire change isn't gonna be very happy.

drnez · 04-08-2011, 11:14 AM

Just carry a plug kit under your seat. The ambient pressure in the tire will be enough to get you back to your truck and air it up.

Ez400 · 04-08-2011, 11:20 AM

I have 2 friends that argue about this every frigging week... 1 puts it in everything the other hates it and will destroy all slime bottles... I agree with drnez.

spize909 · 04-08-2011, 11:36 AM

I've been told that Slime can actually corrode some aluminum wheels.
I used Sta-Flo liquid starch (yep) from Walmart in all four of my sand rail tires as they all had slow leaks and have not had to add air since. This was about 2 months ago.
It's about 3 bucks a gallon (at Walmart).
http://www.google.com/products/catal...ed=0CGAQ8wIwAA#
You need to remove the valve stem core and put it in just like slime. I used an old gear oil bottle with a piece of 1/4' tube lipped over the tip and just squeezed it in. If I remember correctly I added 8 oz. to the fronts (16oz in my rear paddles, big paddles) and that would be pretty close to what a rear quad tire would be. So I would probably do 4 oz in front and 6 oz in the rears.

Consider this the "hot tip of the day"

sandman74 · 04-08-2011, 11:56 AM

Nope. nasty crap. With the HD's the kind of holes slime would fill you aren't going to have to worry much about anyway, and if you do get a larger puncture, it makes installing a plug a PITA.

camaro1976 · 04-08-2011, 11:57 AM

Don't put it in. Whenever I've used it it never sealed the hole anyways

spize909 · 04-08-2011, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandman74

Nope. nasty crap. With the HD's the kind of holes slime would fill you aren't going to have to worry much about anyway, and if you do get a larger puncture, it makes installing a plug a PITA.

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaro1976

Don't put it in. Whenever I've used it it never sealed the hole anyways

You guys talking about Slime or Sta-Flo?

sberg · 04-08-2011, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drnez

Just carry a plug kit under your seat. The ambient pressure in the tire will be enough to get you back to your truck and air it up.

I also carry a 12g Co2 pump. 2 cartridges will fill a tire no need to leave the trail

sandman74 · 04-08-2011, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spize909

You guys talking about Slime or Sta-Flo?

Slime, I never used sta-flo.

camaro1976 · 04-08-2011, 01:58 PM

same here

deicide610 · 05-19-2011, 06:15 AM

yea, that slime chit sucks its messy when you need to change the tire and doesn't plug holes very well or at all. Even fix-a-flat works better.

spize909 · 05-19-2011, 09:22 AM

I had a leaky bead on one of the paddles that came with the '04 we bought recently. I took it to the local shop that does quad and bick tires ALL day long.
The guy told me that he doesn't mind Slime, but hates it when a tire/wheel has fix-a-flat in it. Just an FYI.
I still say Sta-Flo is the chit and I don't care what the tire guy thinks about it.

tylerltz400 · 05-19-2011, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spize909

I had a leaky bead on one of the paddles that came with the '04 we bought recently. I took it to the local shop that does quad and bick tires ALL day long.
The guy told me that he doesn't mind Slime, but hates it when a tire/wheel has fix-a-flat in it. Just an FYI.
I still say Sta-Flo is the chit and I don't care what the tire guy thinks about it.

i say get some 6 ply kendas and youll never worry about another flat tire ever again.

jasmf24 · 05-19-2011, 11:28 AM

Ya... I didn't put any in.

04-08-2011, 11:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
jasmf24 :::KFX 400 Rider::: Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 923	To Slime or not to Slime? Hey guys, I just bought 2 new rear ITP Holeshot HD's, What does everyone think about putting Slime in them for preventive reasons? If I ever get a small hole while on the trails, this could keep it from going flat. Eh?

04-08-2011, 11:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
drnez :::Official Spammer::: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 4,941	Just carry a plug kit under your seat. The ambient pressure in the tire will be enough to get you back to your truck and air it up. __________________ Building another KFX. Let the money pit begin!

04-08-2011, 11:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
spize909 :::Get a life! You're over 5000 posts::: Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 5,264	I've been told that Slime can actually corrode some aluminum wheels. I used Sta-Flo liquid starch (yep) from Walmart in all four of my sand rail tires as they all had slow leaks and have not had to add air since. This was about 2 months ago. It's about 3 bucks a gallon (at Walmart). http://www.google.com/products/catal...ed=0CGAQ8wIwAA# You need to remove the valve stem core and put it in just like slime. I used an old gear oil bottle with a piece of 1/4' tube lipped over the tip and just squeezed it in. If I remember correctly I added 8 oz. to the fronts (16oz in my rear paddles, big paddles) and that would be pretty close to what a rear quad tire would be. So I would probably do 4 oz in front and 6 oz in the rears. Consider this the "hot tip of the day" __________________ 2005 Z-400 Mine *January* *2011 QOTM* 2004 Z-400 Brad'Z *October 2011 QOTM* http://www.suzukicentral.com/forums/...tm-winner.html 2004 Z-400 Wife's 1996 Sandsprite IV (sandrail) MINE Sponsors: Coors Light.............I sponsor them! *Life is tough...........it's tougher if you're stupid.* Last edited by spize909; 04-08-2011 at 11:41 AM.

04-08-2011, 11:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
sandman74 :::Vinson Rider...wtf?::: Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 705	Nope. nasty crap. With the HD's the kind of holes slime would fill you aren't going to have to worry much about anyway, and if you do get a larger puncture, it makes installing a plug a PITA. __________________ Trinity Stage 4 full exhaust, UNI filter w/ DIY powerlid, 400EX airboot, FCR39, R&D fuel screw, DRZe kit, Yoshimura Cams, Motion Pro Twist throttle, Pro Taper bars, YFZ calipers, TRX master cylinder, KX clutch perch, KTM lines, Acerbis hand guards, TrailTech Vapor, aluminum radiator shrouds, aluminum heal guards, bossbearing DLR conversion, ZX6 LED tail-light, full PRM skids and bumper, ITP's w/GNCC's, Laegers +2, Houser +1.25

04-08-2011, 11:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
camaro1976 :::Get a life! You're over 5000 posts::: Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Wisconsin/ Winona, MN Posts: 9,261	Don't put it in. Whenever I've used it it never sealed the hole anyways __________________ BUICK BROTHER

04-08-2011, 11:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
woodsrider129 :::LT500 Rider::: Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Owensboro, KY Posts: 1,205	A little preventive maintenance is always nice. I don't really see how it could hurt. Two negatives though... 1. It won't help if you cut a sidewall. 2. Whoever does your next tire change isn't gonna be very happy.

04-08-2011, 11:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ez400 :::Ozark 250 rider::: Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 288	I have 2 friends that argue about this every frigging week... 1 puts it in everything the other hates it and will destroy all slime bottles... I agree with drnez.

04-08-2011, 01:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
camaro1976 :::Get a life! You're over 5000 posts::: Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Wisconsin/ Winona, MN Posts: 9,261	same here __________________ BUICK BROTHER

05-19-2011, 06:15 AM	#12 (permalink)
deicide610 :::Ozark 250 rider::: Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: plattsburgh, ny Posts: 325	yea, that slime chit sucks its messy when you need to change the tire and doesn't plug holes very well or at all. Even fix-a-flat works better. __________________ White03'Z, full skid, FULL yoshi RS-2 exhaust, E-Line carbon fiber 8" heat shield w/ header wrap, moose e-brake block off, moose push bar,DG nerf bars, ambush tires ,N-style seat cover,G-force +4 axle, gas vent cap,13T sprocket, Dyno-jets, renthal twin wall bars, odi grips,CF hood, blue L.E.D tail light, billet dash mount with +1 risers, spize RAD shrouds, Pro Armor swing skid, Power Madd hand guards, (Blob Removed) Fly kill button, Longhorn clutch lever w/hotstart / reverse, pull choke

05-19-2011, 09:22 AM	#13 (permalink)
spize909 :::Get a life! You're over 5000 posts::: Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 5,264	I had a leaky bead on one of the paddles that came with the '04 we bought recently. I took it to the local shop that does quad and bick tires ALL day long. The guy told me that he doesn't mind Slime, but hates it when a tire/wheel has fix-a-flat in it. Just an FYI. I still say Sta-Flo is the chit and I don't care what the tire guy thinks about it. __________________ 2005 Z-400 Mine *January* *2011 QOTM* 2004 Z-400 Brad'Z *October 2011 QOTM* http://www.suzukicentral.com/forums/...tm-winner.html 2004 Z-400 Wife's 1996 Sandsprite IV (sandrail) MINE Sponsors: Coors Light.............I sponsor them! *Life is tough...........it's tougher if you're stupid.*

05-19-2011, 11:28 AM	#15 (permalink)
jasmf24 :::KFX 400 Rider::: Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 923	Ya... I didn't put any in. __________________ 2004 KFX400, 12.2:1 Wiseco, HMF full exhaust, FCR-39 (170 M/ 42P/ 40L/ NCVQ, DRZ-E boot w/ compact head-stay), OSHC's, K-W valves w/ drz springs, Dyna Fs NP, Raptor Petcock, Wiseco cam chain, 400ex boot, Oversized clamp on UNI/K&N no lid, DRZ-E Base, DRZ Flywheel, LTR450 Front Shocks, blob-less ProTaper Contour bars (ATV High) w/ hot-start reverse, odi grips, Tusk nerfs, Full skids, 14/40, (R) Holeshot ITP HD (F) Rzr2, Port-N-Polish by me.

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