Cb1100 EX tire dilemma

[Henrik_imp]

I have been running tubes in tubeless tires for a long time now on my '14 EX. The tires I have used are the Metzeler Z8, which I am very happy with and there has never been an issue.

The alternative is something like an Outex conversion kit. You can check this thread http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread....oke+wheels

The EX with spokes must run a tube tire unless you seal off the spokes inside the rim. This is what makes buying tires a pain. Your 2014 must be an DLX since 2017 was the first year for the EX I believe.

I know this has been beat to death, but I have 7,000 miles on ‘17 cb and need to replace tires again( 2nd set). Average 3,500 mi life ( I live on a mountain and ride pretty hard). The only tubed tire that fits the bike is the oem Dunlop 205 Sportmax which is not available anywhere! . My dealer is only place I can find them for $465.00 plus 180 install. I asked dealer if they could put tubes in a tubeless tire and they were very much against it, and said it was dangerous? I trust them- largest Honda dealer US. I am po'd as this is really ruining my experience with the bike. Very impractical and expensive! Any suggestions?

I think I am going to order a rim sealing kit by Out Ex. It is almost $100 per tire, but lets you go tubless.

Quote:The EX with spokes must run a tube tire unless you seal off the spokes inside the rim. This is what makes buying tires a pain. Your 2014 must be an DLX since 2017 was the first year for the EX I believe.

Actually, I am in Europe where there was an EX with spoke wheels in 2014. The DLX was in the US.