05-26-2018, 05:38 AM
(05-24-2018, 02:22 AM)2017EX_imp Wrote: Andrew, this site lists your rear tire for $158, in stock. https://www.babbittsonline.com/oemparts/...ar-wheel-1 . I own the same bike, and had my front tire replaced under warranty, as out of round/flat spot mid year last year. I imagine it will take a while for other tire makers to catch up with demand for our particular sizes.
If the site I gave you cannot provide the tire for whatever reason, if it was me, I would contact hondapowersprts.ca customer service. I am hoping by the time my bike needs new tires, there will be more options available. It has been many years since I had a bike with tubed tires, so I had to do a little research. My reading cautions against mistakenly using a tubeless tire with a tube, as it can result in excessive heat build up in the tire.
One way or the other, either Honda will have the tires or some other solution, otherwise it would be a PR nightmare for Honda if tires were not available for a new bike. Then too as I said, other tire manufacturers may catch up and offer the sizes we need. Hope the Babbits site, which is probably the fastest and easiest solution works out for you.
I've read that it is OK to use tubes in a tubeless tire, but because of more heat build up it reduces the speed rating of the tire by one rating letter.
This is from the RevZilla tire FAQ page...
https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/mo...-101-guide
" What if I use a tubeless tire with a tube in it?
This is generally fine to do. Note that the addition of a tube adds friction — and thus heat — into a tire. Most sources agree that if adding a tube, it's prudent to assume the tire has "stepped" down one load and speed step."
I used to have a Moto Guzzi V7 Stone. It had cast wheels and used tubeless tires. Guzzi also makes the V7 Special which has spoke wheels. They use the exact same tubeless tires that come on the V7 Stone, but they put tubes in them at the factory.