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Old 31-05-12, 19:12
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yep, i tried a tubeliss setup for about a year, yes they work, the only thing is they are not designed for the wider rim the tenere uses 1.85 as apposed to the 1.60 offroad standard. balance is a problem as there is a rimlock incorporated into the unit.

the main problem i found was the tubliss system only liked to seal against a new tyre and as I chop and change tyres for given circumstances, so a part worn enduro tyre not fit for racing on though fine for trail use on the tenere would be a ****** to seal and had to be constantly topped up. 100psi in the inner and 20 or so in the cavity can be a ball ache.

no tubes are more useful. if it was a tougher event moouses.
some have tried with success with sealant on the nipple ends and a tubless valve, check here http://adventuremotorcyclinghandbook...ubeless-tyres/ though i would use a auto grade silkaflex sealant

so no. the only reason i tried a tubliss is cos i won a 21'' one at a race. i would suggest the rim sealing is a better way! but not better than tubes

bernard