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Tires ~ Converting tube to tubeless type.
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Hello everyone,
Mine is a 2017 CB1100 with spoke wheels.

I will soon need new tires and I am debating on converting my spoke tube type wheels into a tubeless style, thus using tubeless tires.

There is a kit by "Outex" that can do the job.

As per the U-tube video attached, it looked very easy and simple.

I am inquiring about longevity, safety and whether it is possible.

Had any member tried it?

Thanks Alain

Here's the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikKeVNBAmQQ


03-04-2019, 02:16 PM
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RE: Tires ~ Converting tube to tubeless type.
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Ingenious product. Thanks for sharing!


03-04-2019, 02:30 PM
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RE: Tires ~ Converting tube to tubeless type.
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Alain, Aussieflyer is the resident Outex expert– http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread....#pid130363

I'm certain he's reported being very pleased with the result.


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RE: Tires ~ Converting tube to tubeless type.
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(03-04-2019, 02:16 PM)Alain Lee_imp Wrote: Hello everyone,
Mine is a 2017 CB1100 with spoke wheels.

I will soon need new tires and I am debating on converting my spoke tube type wheels into a tubeless style, thus using tubeless tires.

There is a kit by "Outex" that can do the job.

As per the U-tube video attached, it looked very easy and simple.

I am inquiring about longevity, safety and whether it is possible.

Had any member tried it?

Thanks Alain

Here's the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikKeVNBAmQQ

If you are concerned about safety and legal requirements of your modification, first I would check with the MTO ....
... here are some of many different opinions from 2012 year :
https://www.ducati.ms/forums/77-sport-cl...money.html
https://advrider.com/f/threads/has-anyon...it.770634/
[url=https://www.google.ca/search?source=hp&ei=VWF-XKuMD-6cjgTizL7QDA&q=outex+tubeless+kit+review&oq=outex&gs_l=psy-ab.1.2.0l5j0i10j0l4.1481.3002..4566...0.0..0.147.512.5j1......0....1..gws-wiz.......0i131.-Nth8eeu9E0]https://www.google.ca/search?source=hp&e...Nth8eeu9E0
Good luck with your project, ride safe Thumbs Up


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RE: Tires ~ Converting tube to tubeless type.
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(03-04-2019, 05:18 PM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: Alain, Aussieflyer is the resident Outex expert– http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread....#pid130363

I'm certain he's reported being very pleased with the result.

That Outex product solution looks pretty solid.


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RE: Tires ~ Converting tube to tubeless type.
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Now the next question is:
What "Tubeless" size tires to select?
Any suggestion?


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RE: Tires ~ Converting tube to tubeless type.
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(03-06-2019, 12:27 PM)Alain Lee_imp Wrote: Now the next question is:
What "Tubeless" size tires to select?
Any suggestion?

That would depend on what your riding style is: commuter, cruiser, adventurer, knee dragger, etc.

RevZilla sent me a news bulletin about tires today. Avon now have another line of tires for spoked wheels.

Triumph uses Avon tires on some of their Bonneville models. Canadas Fort Nine also sell Avon tires that fit the EX.


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RE: Tires ~ Converting tube to tubeless type.
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Aussieflyer, who has done the Outex conversion swears by his Metzlers. Pirelli Angel GTs with an oversize rear are well regarded. Lots of people have used the Michelin PR3 with both front and rear oversize. Pirelli Sport Demon and Bridgestone BT45s fit but are cross ply tyres.


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RE: Tires ~ Converting tube to tubeless type.
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eBay shows several different Outex kits. Does anyone know which one would be best for my cb?
Thanks


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(03-07-2019, 06:31 AM)Rossi_imp Wrote: eBay shows several different Outex kits. Does anyone know which one would be best for my cb?
Thanks

You have to give them your Rim size - My guess will be 18"
That's the only requirement.
(03-06-2019, 12:46 PM)Nortoon_imp Wrote:
(03-06-2019, 12:27 PM)Alain Lee_imp Wrote: Now the next question is:
What "Tubeless" size tires to select?
Any suggestion?

That would depend on what your riding style is: commuter, cruiser, adventurer, knee dragger, etc.

RevZilla sent me a news bulletin about tires today. Avon now have another line of tires for spoked wheels.

Triumph uses Avon tires on some of their Bonneville models. Canadas Fort Nine also sell Avon tires that fit the EX.

That would depend on what your riding style is: commuter, cruiser, adventurer, knee dragger, etc.

RevZilla sent me a news bulletin about tires today. Avon now have another line of tires for spoked wheels.

Triumph uses Avon tires on some of their Bonneville models. Canadas Fort Nine also sell Avon tires that fit the EX.
I thought the tires seating makes the difference for "spoke" wheels or other types?
Or is the rim bead curvature is mandatory for "Tube" or "Tubeless" type?


03-07-2019, 07:28 AM
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