Thu, 19 Feb 1998 08:55:25 -0800 - Message No. 2211
From: "ynotfix"

Subject: Re: Tube or Tubeless?


Subject: Re: (XRV) Tube or Tubeless?
> At 17:28 98-02-18 PST, Luis wrote:
> >What are the diferences and advantages between tubed and tubeless tyres?

> From: Jorn Ronnow 
>> A tubeless tyre is much harder to remove from the rim, which matters in
> case of a puncture and if you change tyres yourself. 
While you're at it, I'd recommend changing to one of
> those very thick enduro tubes that gives better protection against
punctures.

Jorn;
It has been my experience that tubeless tires are not harder to remove. 
With the number of M/Cs that I have I am always changing tires and 
they all are about the same. Breaking the bead bond can sometimes be a
little harder but otherwise there isn't much difference.
The thick puncture proof tubes are fine if the bike isn't going to be
ridden a lot of high speed miles, but they build up a dangerous level of
heat when ridden fast and/or long highway distances. For this type of
riding the heavy duty are a better choice, they offer more protection than
the original but won't make as much heat.
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Tony Angco   

'96 Triumph Trophy 1200, & '96 Trident 900
 Honda '85  XLV750R & '96 Africa Twin  XRV750T
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