I want to go tubeless.....

[Dratharr]

I have been running the Tubliss for 5 years now. I took them off the bike I ride in the Black Hills for the time being mainly because I have had a couple of tire failures on the trails in the Black Hills, all involving sharp rocks somewhat low PSI, and the Tubliss system. The problem is when a rock cuts your tire you are SOL. With a Tube you can usually patch the tube and put a rubber boot in the tire and you are on your way back home. One good thing is you usually can ride out with a flat on the Tubliss system as long as you have not punctured the inner bladder, unfortunately on two occasions I punctured both riding the trails in the Hills. The company is great the product is great I love the way my bike handles with them, and the increased traction from running lower PSI, but I learned the hard way that I have to run a bit more PSI in the Hills some of those rocks are really sharp! Granted I could run a higher PSI with the system, but with one trashed rim, and two calls to my wife to pick my up at the Sugar Shack from Custer I took them off of the Husky. I agree it takes a LOT of weight to get the tire balanced , I think I had upwards of 3 oz on my front. I am still torn I would love to try them again, I like being able to plug a flat, I really like the way the bike rides, "its a significant difference". I may have to try them again with a set of stiffer, more durable tires, I am thinking Maxxis IT or something along that lines with a MT 43 out back, and run my pressure up a bit.

[greatbuffalo]

I find I run my tubed tires with more pressure than others do when riding the Hills. I'm real paranoid about sharp rocks pinching my tubes.

Thanks for weighing in on your experience.

[greatbuffalo]

Just did a quick search..... Why are there so many Kevlar tires for bicycles but seemingly none for motorcycles?

[tannerc]

Good tires (Maxxis Desert IT / Pirelli Scorpion XCMH) and good tubes (Michellin ULTRA heavy duty) I have never had a flat on the trail. Not once. I have even ran 6 psi and no problems.

[sprout]

Sprout your still around!  Are you going to make it for the summer rally next month?

I tried the sealant method shown on smug-mug. Put it toghther and 3 leaked. Cleaned them and resealed. Found a couple more leaking.... stuck a tube in because I's leaving on a trip. I think tubless is a great idea. Pluging is much quicker and breaking down a tire on an F800 is a real SOB.

sprout

I am planning on coming this year. I missed everyone last year. I always have a great time out there, even with broken ribs!!! No promises,  :Pbut I have it on my calender and am hoping to make a showing!!

[Lonesome Dave]

Great, hope ya can make it.