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TOPIC: Re:tubeless with spokes
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tubeless with spokes 2 Years, 2 Months ago
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I just peeled my old tire off the front today, Man what a workout...  anyway..I am planning on using THIS procedure as it is the only one I've heard of..If any of you guys know of an alterative, please chime in..Thanks........  |
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Re:tubeless with spokes 2 Years, 2 Months ago
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Nope, looks like the right way to go. Let us know how hard it really is.  |
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Re:tubeless with spokes 2 Years, 2 Months ago
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Will do...I know a couple of folks did it on the RSR site a few years ago, I haven't kept up over there so I don't know if it stands the test of time, but I figure it only needs to last till the next tire change........... I eventually would like some fat twisted spokes but they are not in the cards this time around, but the tubeless thing has been chewing at me quite a while...I am thinking I might embed the rubber band into the silicone then lay another coat on top of it..might be better than the paper dots, what ya think?....... |
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Re:tubeless with spokes 2 Years, 2 Months ago
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I was thinking about a thin rubber band myself but that depends whether the aircraft gas tank sealant remains pliable or not.
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Re:tubeless with spokes 2 Years, 2 Months ago
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What about ...... Dap 08641 Dow Corning Clear Silicone Sealant 
If you true the wheel first then you could just do around the spokes. The stuff is tough, flexible and tough to get off when you want to.
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Re:tubeless with spokes 2 Years, 2 Months ago
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I also found this ...... Seal
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Re:tubeless with spokes 2 Years, 2 Months ago
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Thanks for the info Doc, I was planning on using 100% silicone instead of the aircraft stuff. I've built several aquariums with it and it is tough but still flexible..Some folks put paper sticky dots over each spoke nub, but they are so close together, I feel that the rim band might be a better approach.. I'm thinking that if some care is taken when mounting the new tire, it should be OK..
I'll probably have the bike shop mount the tire as they have the proper equipment..I'd tear everything loose doing it by hand with the flat bars that I used to get the old one off...Gonna collect the supplies tommorrow and probably try to get something done with it this weekend if Mamma don't side track me.......... |
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Re:tubeless with spokes 2 Years, 2 Months ago
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Am interested in this project, as my new tires just came in, and I'd love to go tubeless!
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Re:tubeless with spokes 2 Years, 2 Months ago
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you guys let me know what happens after you hit your first pot hole  I would think if you want to go tubeless MAG wheel the best'' and how about safe way to go my 2 cents  |
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Last Edit: 2010/03/19 06:38 By huskerbob.
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Re:tubeless with spokes 2 Years, 2 Months ago
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huskerbob wrote:
you guys let me know what happens after you hit your first pot hole I would think if you want to go tubeless MAG wheel the best'' and how about safe way to go my 2 cents
I thought of that too Bob, but in the article that I read, they were doing it on dirt bikes and they take a pretty good pounding although they are a lot lighter...I'm really more concerned about slow leaks, That said, I would put up with a sloooow leak just for the advantage of being able to plug it on the road and not have to call a wrecker just for a flat..The mag wheels are the ideal, but cash is an issue there...The ones that I like cost as much as the bike, shoot, I'm doing good just to afford the tires........
Questcap wrote
Am interested in this project, as my new tires just came in, and I'd love to go tubeless!
jump on in and give it a try......then I won't feel alone.....I'm just gonna do it to the front at first, Ive got a few more miles left on the back. If it doesn't work out then I only have one screwup to fix....
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