To tube or not to tube?

[WINGMAN]

Hello again,
Sorry if this question has been asked before. I'm just a couple days old here and I did a search on the word "tubeless" and got no results, so...
Can anyone tell me if the the spoke rims on a 1976 Goldwing LTD use tubed or tubeless tires?
How about sizes? What should I put on a 17 and a 19 inch rim? What brand makes whitewalls in those sizes?
Any info would be greatly appreciated!

[Zryder]

Its been a few years now scince I've ouned my 77 GL , but what I do remember is I had tubes front and rear that where required for spoked rims . I heard that tubes are required for all spoked rims .


Zryder crosso

[BIG T]

ALL wire spoked rims require tubes and a inner rim band to protect the tube from the spoke nipples............T

[Dougal]

ALL wire spoked rims require tubes and a inner rim band to protect the tube from the spoke nipples............T

I agree with this comment - mostly. BMW and some other manufactures are now using ar tight rims for wire wheel (the spokes come out at teh edge of the rim and can be seen with the tireon) and there is a prduct,teh name of which deludes me at the moment,which can be fitted in the well of the rim,making it airtight.

Not sure if I trust teh second option though.

Dougal

[Victorious1]

Hi Dougal, if you come up with the name of that product please let us know as it sounds very useful.

Vic

[Dougal]

Vic

Try this link
http://www.eurochoiceimports.com/Motorc ... essKit.htm

Dougal

[Victorious1]

Thanks Dougal. Excellent info as this kit actually saves 2 pounds of unsprung weight per wheel and lessens the tires temperature at high speeds.

Vic