Laced G/S wheel ?

kellymac530 · 11-01-2012, 02:55 PM

Curious if anyone has ever tried to lace a later style tubless rim onto an airhead monolever hub?

Could it be done?

I know that spoke sealing is a big love it or hate it thing, but are the rims on my '86 R80G/S ones that could be sealed and lock the tubless tire on...if that makes sense? {I know most tube type rims are not set up to hold the tire tight without a rim lock, some are though...}

Airhead Wrangler · 11-01-2012, 03:04 PM

Is it possible? Probably. I for one, wouldn't go about building a boat with a bunch of holes in the bottom of it plugged with corks though, if you get what I mean. You could try that Tu-bliss thing if you're really hell bent on running tubeless tires. I prefer tubes though.

kellymac530 · 11-01-2012, 03:14 PM

Not a fan of the Tubliss system. Ran them on a buddies Husky TE510 and just not my favorite.

I am not wanting to use the sealed rim setup if I do no have to, I would rather lace on a later style exterior spoked rim like the newer GS/GSA has.

Someone needs to make a kit....

I HATE tubes. Love tubeless tires even in the dirt. On the Tubliss it was not that there was no tube that I did not like, that was great, but they always slow leaked and were harder to balance and seemed to not stay balanced for me. Now you have 2 things to keep aired up.

Airhead Wrangler · 11-01-2012, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kellymac530

I am not wanting to use the sealed rim setup if I do no have to, I would rather lace on a later style exterior spoked rim like the newer GS/GSA has.

The issue with fitting the later rims is that they have the nipples in the hubs and fixed head of the spokes in the rim. Opposite to what you have and that's tough to just flip around.

Prutser · 11-01-2012, 03:34 PM

Could it be done just like you see on tube less rims in some trial bikes?
The nuts in the middle of the spoke.

I have noticed that using low pressure on the front tubless rim the tire comes off real easy.

_cy_ · 11-01-2012, 03:43 PM

some folks pay extra to get tubed wheels with spokes...

kellymac530 · 11-01-2012, 04:11 PM

I have laced wheels with tubes....I want laced wheels with NO tubes.

I normally do not run real low pressure in the front tire anyway.

The center adjuster is a possible idea.

I just really thought someone would have some kit or some cool set up. I can not be the only guy who wants a tubless tire on a G/S.

One Less Harley · 11-01-2012, 04:12 PM

tubless GS rims are next to impossible to true only one place I know of does it. Woodies wheel works will seal you tube rim for tubeless tires. Tubliss has many disadvantages which I won't go into. The GS rim has problems with Heidenuas K60's holding air.

Am I the only guy who likes tube rims on his G/S????? I didn't wan the GS tubeless rim on the R100GS front end conversion. Laced a much better Excell rim to the GS hub. Tube tires are easier to remove from the rim.

Airhead Wrangler · 11-01-2012, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by One Less Harley

Am I the only guy who like tube rims on his G/S?????

No.

kellymac530 · 11-01-2012, 04:41 PM

I am just concerned with the rear. I have some ideas for the front end anyway...full swap, but we will see soon.
Just on the rear you are married to it.

One Less Harley · 11-01-2012, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Airhead Wrangler

No.

11-01-2012, 02:55 PM	#1
kellymac530 ^OP motorcycle addict Joined: Feb 2010 Location: so. cal. Oddometer: 897	Laced G/S wheel ? Curious if anyone has ever tried to lace a later style tubless rim onto an airhead monolever hub? Could it be done? I know that spoke sealing is a big love it or hate it thing, but are the rims on my '86 R80G/S ones that could be sealed and lock the tubless tire on...if that makes sense? {I know most tube type rims are not set up to hold the tire tight without a rim lock, some are though...} __________________ it is easier to ask for forgiveness than permission

11-01-2012, 03:04 PM	#2
Airhead Wrangler More tacos than you Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Manzanillo MX, occasionally Seattle Oddometer: 5,114	Is it possible? Probably. I for one, wouldn't go about building a boat with a bunch of holes in the bottom of it plugged with corks though, if you get what I mean. You could try that Tu-bliss thing if you're really hell bent on running tubeless tires. I prefer tubes though. __________________ R80ST Gets The HPN Treatment Ducati Pantah 500SL Rebuild Seattle to TDF on an airhead WTB R100R Mystic sidestand and mount.

11-01-2012, 03:14 PM	#3
kellymac530 ^OP motorcycle addict Joined: Feb 2010 Location: so. cal. Oddometer: 897	Not a fan of the Tubliss system. Ran them on a buddies Husky TE510 and just not my favorite. I am not wanting to use the sealed rim setup if I do no have to, I would rather lace on a later style exterior spoked rim like the newer GS/GSA has. Someone needs to make a kit.... I HATE tubes. Love tubeless tires even in the dirt. On the Tubliss it was not that there was no tube that I did not like, that was great, but they always slow leaked and were harder to balance and seemed to not stay balanced for me. Now you have 2 things to keep aired up. __________________ it is easier to ask for forgiveness than permission

11-01-2012, 03:34 PM	#5
Prutser Studly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2012 Location: The Dutch swamp Oddometer: 507	Could it be done just like you see on tube less rims in some trial bikes? The nuts in the middle of the spoke. I have noticed that using low pressure on the front tubless rim the tire comes off real easy. __________________ BMW R100'91/R80'93/R80ST'83/R65GS'87/GasGasTXT300/DouglasW20-1920 R100GS'91 (sold)

11-01-2012, 03:43 PM	#6
_cy_ Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2011 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Oddometer: 2,535	some folks pay extra to get tubed wheels with spokes... __________________ Bringing BMW R90S back to life, R80G/S, LiFePO4 testing Which is more reliable ... Points or Electronic Ignition for Airheads?

11-01-2012, 04:11 PM	#7
kellymac530 ^OP motorcycle addict Joined: Feb 2010 Location: so. cal. Oddometer: 897	I have laced wheels with tubes....I want laced wheels with NO tubes. I normally do not run real low pressure in the front tire anyway. The center adjuster is a possible idea. I just really thought someone would have some kit or some cool set up. I can not be the only guy who wants a tubless tire on a G/S. __________________ it is easier to ask for forgiveness than permission

11-01-2012, 04:12 PM	#8
One Less Harley OH.THAT'S GONNA HURT Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Bowling Green, Ky Oddometer: 3,814	tubless GS rims are next to impossible to true only one place I know of does it. Woodies wheel works will seal you tube rim for tubeless tires. Tubliss has many disadvantages which I won't go into. The GS rim has problems with Heidenuas K60's holding air. Am I the only guy who likes tube rims on his G/S????? I didn't wan the GS tubeless rim on the R100GS front end conversion. Laced a much better Excell rim to the GS hub. Tube tires are easier to remove from the rim. __________________ 2004 BMW R1150RS 1984 BMW R80G/S (wrenching index) 2003 Suzuki DRZ 400S (TAT Prep) One More DRZ does the TAT (Ride Report) One Less Harley screwed with this post 11-01-2012 at 08:20 PM

11-01-2012, 04:41 PM	#10
kellymac530 ^OP motorcycle addict Joined: Feb 2010 Location: so. cal. Oddometer: 897	I am just concerned with the rear. I have some ideas for the front end anyway...full swap, but we will see soon. Just on the rear you are married to it. __________________ it is easier to ask for forgiveness than permission

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