tubed vs. tubeless tires - pt. ii

[Dochstader]

I have been running tubeless since '03 - same wheels on an '03, and then on my '05. I purchased a couple of tubes of good silicone, sealed the spokes, two tubeless valves, and no issues since. I have done the Baja (end-to-end), and use my current bike on a hack. The only (perceived) problem would be a flat bad enough to break the seal at the bead when you are away from pressurized air - I carry a 19" tube, irons, and a pump if I expect those conditions, El Mur. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[revmaaatin]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "revmaaatin" wrote:

> > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Chris Norloff" wrote: > > > > > > Sounds like an aviator and a pre-flight plan Good way to go. > > > > I do all of that, and I taught all of that when I taught. > > > > And I still like backup > > > > Chris > > > Chris, > Did you notice, I said, "It is what your should do"...suggesting,

that

> I don't always get it done...every time. smile. Particularly when > tired...which is a good indication it is time to park the beast

before

> it parks on you. > > I did manage to get an RD35O up to 70+mph with the side stand down,

and

> I 'discovered' it would not go up dragging it on the pavement. It

will

> however, allow you to exit straight-ahead while attempting to make

a

> sweeping right hand turn on I-70 near Kingdom City, MO at 70mph--up > into the grass embankment. If I had not the years of HODAKA

experience

> and presence of mind to 'stand up' on the pegs, it could have been > ugly. If it had been a guardrail rather than a smooth transition > from shoulder to grass embankment, the outcome would have been > questionable. > > Offroading on an RD350 at 70mph is one of the more memorable

moments in

> my life. > > revmaaatin. >

Ah, I correction to mine own story, I should have said, "I made two right hand turns before entering a left sweeper--the kick stand being down would not allow me to make the left turn, and I exited the road straight ahead at 70mph. It will make a guy/gal change the way they put the bike in motion. revmaaatin.