Thruxton Puncture Repair in Spain (not tubeless)

At the end of September I'm taking my lovely Thruxton R on a mini tour of Spain with a couple of friends - Bilbao, Pamplona, Jaca, (N260) Andorra, Zaragoza etc. Can't wait.

The Thruxton is not so lovely if you get a puncture because it's not tubeless - as I recently found it (a nail). The inner tube was replaced quickly and cheaply by Steve at Superbike tyres who turned up in his van - highly recommended BTW (https://www.yell.com/biz/superbike-tyres-carshalton-901100005/) [as an aside, this was after the Triumph Assist AA guy turned up, promptly proclaimed the tyre to be tubless and stuck a big hole in it ready to plug - but that's another story....)

I did ask Steve whether it was worth learning to repair the type myself ready for Spain and he said that, without a paddock stand, it's almost impossible - and even with a stand, with basic tools it's still bloody difficult.

Obviously I will make sure I have the usual European breakdown cover (will upgrade Triumph Assist to Europe) etc - but in the event of a puncture I want to avoid having to be transported to a workshop somewhere. Ideally I'd have the phone numbers of a couple of Steve equivalents in Spain who are motorcycle-specific and can turn up and replace the tube on the spot (I'll be taking spare tubes in case they don't have the right ones)

Do such people exist in Spain - or is anyone aware of any solutions in the areas we're going? Or are the standard roadside assist companies actually ok - and if so, is one better than the others for motorcyclists?

Any advice greatly appreciated
Thanks
Liam

 

Thanks Crispey, yes, agreed - I'm not the most practical or experienced person when it comes to bikes and the idea of learning to do it myself, carrying all the tools etc doesn't appeal to be honest - although I will investigate - thanks for your feedback

 

Thanks Littleade - I wil investiage this further, cheers

 

Hi Giles - yes, I think our paths will cross - we're doing a shorter trip - out on 28th but back same day as you on 4th so must be the same boat - no doubt see you at the bar! I will be taking inner tubes and keeping my fingers crossed. Do you know what sort of slime sealant you'll be using? Might look into that as well, thanks

 

OK thanks Giles - I will investigate, cheers

 

Hi Giles - actually that's just a generic pic of a thruxton I found on the web - although I do have an attachment for GPS - see attached images. You need a RAM bolt attachment. It's very easy - just replaces one of the bolts on the handlebars (and it comes with the correct bolt - you need pick the M6 option). See here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00ET28G2Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Then you just need a case to fit on depending on which phone you have. I have an iphone 6 so got this


https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00ZP7OX6K/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You just unscrew the case when you don't need it - takes a matter of seconds. And if you want to charge the phone on the go, just run a lead over the tank beneath seat to the USB charger