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I have carried around both items, used them a few times over the years. Temporary repairs that you're supposed to fix properly after the ride end up being permanent! I suppose like most anything, JB Weld has a shelf life. I wouldn't be too concerned to go beyond it a bit, but I'd bet the steel stick stuff that I'm carrying in my pack is over ten years old. I just checked the JBW website, says three year shelf life. I would have zero qualms using it for five years I suppose, maybe even more than that. I guess I will do a test with the one in my pack and purchase a new one.

Cool. Thanks guys. I think tape wrapping the end caps on the stick tube is probably a good idea.

@Zubb - I just used the SteelStick on @Hawkins magnesium cover on his AT DCT. The hole was small, but plenty to be spitting oil if upright, I was initially worried about adhering to the magneseum cover because it's shiny, but all three of us gave it a tap about 5 minutes after applying and it was very solid. That was only like the 1st 3rd of the day's riding, and it didn't lose a drop after that. I have also used traditional jbweld from the two tubes, but usually on 4 wheelers. The one stick is easier to carry, i just wrap both ends with E tape to keep it secure. Edited to add: In my experience with the steel sticks, you just need to make sure you do a good job mashing it together to get a good mix, then it will set in that 5 min and be super solid (don't lick your fingers afterwards).

I just looked at the JBW I have in the garage, it doesn’t have a “best by” date or anything like that on it. I’m going with: it’s good forever!

Sounds like fun and adventure. Keep me on the list for Sunday rides also.

Agree, the steel stick in my bag had been in there since at least 2021, and probably was a carry-over from my F800gsa kit. Worked fine! Capped the rest back off in the tube for the next one.

Hawkins sends that big AT over whatever we are headed toward, much respect - it's a big bike and has the scars to show it's being used as intended!

Sounds like a great day.... +1 on being prepared with the JB Quickweld (it was the quick version right?). @hawkins can probably just run that little badge of honor forever it he so chooses. +1 on @Hawkins crash bars. I love the fact that he's out riding and the bars show it. +1 on the drone shots. Well done!