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.
...................
Tony Angco
'96 Triumph Trophy 1200, & '96 Trident 900
Honda '85 XLV750R & '96 Africa Twin XRV750T
Ride safe....Ride aware.....Ride FAST!
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